Introduction
cognitive impairment, dementia, Dementia, dementia syndrome
As the global population ages, dementia is becoming an increasingly prevalent health issue that affects millions of people worldwide, with devastating consequences for both the individuals living with the condition and their families, as well as profound social, economic, and health implications for society as a whole [Dementia is one of the main reasons for institutionalization, and over 50% of residents of nursing homes present cognitive impairment. Admission to a facility is substantially associated with functional decline, which is further amplified in the presence of dementia syndrome [Music and dance have been proven to be useful non-pharmacological interventions in several contexts, through the training of attention, memory, hearing, rhythm, coordination, balance, and self-perception of the body in space [Tango holds a unique place among all dances because of the cultural and emotional resonance it carries as well as the way it mobilizes the motor cognitive functions [Few studies have analysed the effects of dance on older people with dementia, in terms of gait and functional mobility [Methods.