Rhythmic drum patterns with a balance of rhythmic predictability and complexity may influence our desire to dance and enjoy the music. Many people find themselves unable to resist moving their bodies ...

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 ...

I shimmied, sashayed, pumped and popped — admittedly the least graceful in the room — through a hit Ariana Grande song on a recent Wednesday evening. "1, 2, 3, 4 ...

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 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 ...

Rhythm is a central component of music. Rhythm refers to the absolute timing of individual notes or sounds. The ability to perceive and produce rhythm enables people to make music. Research has shown ...

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 ...

Pianist and New York City resident Tania Stavreva is a cross-genre trailblazer in the vein of a Stefano Battaglia. More than being at home in both classical and jazz, the Bulgarian native has found an ...