This study aims to provide indicators that can be helpful in terms of functions and knowledge by investigating the effects of women life long dance participants`` desire for exercise on adaptation to life and quality of life. For data processing, frequencies, reliability analysis (Cronbach``s α coefficient), factor analysis, t-test, one-way ANOVA, simple correlation and multiple regression analysis were carried out in accordance with the purpose of this study. The results can be summarized. First, women life long dance participants`` desire for exercise had a significant effect on adaptation to life. Second, women life long dance participants`` desire for exercise had a significant effect on quality of life.