An important identity marker for the Tai people in northwestern Viet Nam, the xòe dance is accompanied by various instruments, including gourd lutes, drums, cymbals and reed flutes. It is transmitted ...

When you dance, your brain releases endorphins, a chemical that uplifts one’s mood. Studies suggest that dancing can decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease and dementia. Movement not only ...

Felix Bigand and Giacomo Novembre from the Italian Institute of Technology in Rome, together with others, report on how the brain drives social coordination during dance. The researchers recruited ...