"Every time we dance whether we are rehearsing for a classic holiday dance show or cutting a rug in our kitchens, a silent symphony of systems are firing up throughout our bodies to allow us to move it to music. Decades of science reveal just how complex it is to move to the beat, show the incredible effects of dancing on our bodies and minds and even offer hints as to why all across the world we choose to dance in the first place."
"He lifts his left foot slightly, bringing it through the air to gently touch the ground by his right foot before quickly sending the foot back to its original home, then his right foot mirrors the movement. To the beat of a silent, internal metronome, he repeats the motion step touch step touch. The movement is simple especially for a trained dancer like Rowley, who studies the biomechanics of dance at CSU, East Bay."
Dancing engages a silent symphony of bodily systems, coordinating muscles, joints and multiple senses to move in time with music. Simple step patterns recruit dozens of muscles and depend on internal timing mechanisms and sensory feedback. Both trained dancers and casual movers rely on precise biomechanical coordination and an internal metronome to synchronize steps. Scientific research reveals that moving to a beat involves complex neural and motor processes and produces measurable physical and mental benefits. The widespread human practice of dance reflects deep biological, neurological and social impulses for rhythmic, coordinated movement.
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