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This study is intended to explore the interface between dance art and culture and art welfare policy for the physically challenged, and furthermore, to suggest the ways in which the quality of their life can be enhanced by means of dance performing activities. To accomplish these objectives, I would like to look into three major points: first and foremost, overviewing the trends and shifts of culture and art welfare policy for the physically challenged; secondly, exploring the ways in which dance performing activities are conducive to quality of life for the physically challenged; and eventually, considering, from the perspective of public welfare, how to vitalize dance performances for the physically challenged. The results of research can be summed up as follows. To date, in the discussion of culture and art welfare policy for the physically challenged, cultural welfare has been by and large neglected, as ‘culture’ tended, more often than not, to be regarded as ‘beneficiary’. As of now, however, it becomes increasingly important to set and put into practice culture and art welfare policy for the physically challenged. When it comes to the physically challenged, the experience of physical activities through dance performing activities, which is supposed to develop their potential to the full extent, will help them acquire a balanced and integrated sense of self, at physical, mental and spiritual levels. With this in mind, I would like to propose some possible ways of activating dance performances for the physically challenged, which are as follows; first, setting culture and art welfare policy for the physically challenged; second, organizing a committee for dance art for the physically challenged, which is expected to support and implement relevant activities; third, suggesting the establishment of performing arts theatres for the physically challenged; finally, encouraging art and culture exchanges between the handicapped and non-handicapped dancers.