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Dance

Deeply Human Deeply Human Series 2
Episode 2 of 12

Why do our bodies react to rhythm?

Why do our bodies react to rhythm? From rain dances to raves, dance has been a social tool for sexual selection and community cohesion. Dessa explores the neuroscience of music and movement, learns how dance therapy is used to treat motor disorders, and takes a lesson in butoh - the Japanese form sometimes called the Dance of Darkness.

Image: People dancing in club, Credit: Getty Images

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Mon 28 Feb 2022 03:06GMT
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