Dance can contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in several ways, including:

Promoting sustainability in business and creative contexts

Dance can be used to educate about the SDGs and showcase sustainable technologies. For example, dance businesses can adopt sustainable practices, or dance workshops can combine dance with energy-generating technology. 

Enhancing societal value

Dance can promote prosocial behaviors, reduce prejudices, and foster a sense of trust and connectedness. 

Amplifying conversations on environmental issues

Dance can be a form of reflection on cultural identity that's connected to the environment. Movement can inspire collective action towards ecological harmony. 

Improving health

Dance can help people stay young, reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, and improve mental acuity. Dance can also help reduce anxiety and depression, and help people with post-traumatic stress disorder. 

Socialization

Dance classes can help reduce stress and loneliness, especially in elderly communities.