INFLUENCE OF NEUROSCIENCE ON LEARNING TO DANCE

Abstract

Dance is not only an art, but also a complex process that involves many aspects of human physiology and psychology. Modern research in neuroscience opens up new horizons in understanding how our brain perceives, processes and remembers movements. These findings can significantly improve dance teaching methods, improve learning efficiency, and deepen the understanding of dancers. Our brain is capable of amazing adaptation and learning thanks to neuroplasticity — the ability of the nervous system to change structures and functions in response to experiences. When performing dance movements, different areas of the brain are activated, including the motor cortex, areas responsible for perception and coordination, and areas associated with emotions. When we watch a dance or dance ourselves, the active work of mirror neurons takes place. These neurons allow us not only to reproduce movement, but also to feel its emotional component. This explains why viewers experience strong emotions during dance performances.