Entrainment has been studied in a variety of contexts including music perception, dance, verbal communication, and motor coordination more generally. Here we seek to provide a unifying framework that ...

The song plays, and your toe taps. The sport crowd chants, and your body sways. The band shreds and your head bobs to the beat. “You” don’t decide to tap, sway, or nod. The movement happens, and you ...

Dance, one of humanity's oldest art forms, traces its roots back over 10,000 years. Its rhythmic movements are known to release endorphins, strengthen connections, and even increase our pain tolerance ...

A study explores how sound induces rhythmic movement in chimpanzees. Music influences rhythmic movement in humans, suggesting a link between the brain's auditory and motor areas. Understanding ...

Bhangra dance and stair walking are two popular activities that can uplift your mood. While Bhangra is a traditional dance ...

The Argentine tango is famous for being a difficult but electrifying dance. Just one look at a performance by professional dancers Mora Godoy and José Lugones shows why. Whether dancing chest to chest ...

After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease three years ago, Stacy Collins discovered a program that has helped to alleviate some symptoms of the movement disorder one graceful step at a time.

Hands move constantly during conversation. They signal emotion, stress a point, and form full languages such as American Sign Language. Behind this everyday motion lies a complex challenge. Each human ...

The graceful movements of dance offer seniors a unique opportunity to enhance their stability. Regular participation in dance classes helps older adults maintain and improve their balance—a critical ...