2022, Vol. 8, Issue 3, Part F

author(s)
Dr. V Nagarajan and Dr. M Nithya Kalyani

abstract
Dance or the act of moving one's body rhythmically to music intends to express an idea or emotion. It is a self-rewarding activity as one takes delight in the movement itself. Dance is a healthy activity as it burns calories, strengthens muscles, improves balance, increases flexibility, and gives the heart a good workout. Dance has also been proven to increase cognitive development. Learning, thought, creativity, and intelligence don’t just come from the brain alone, but from the entire body. Movement combinations increase memory, order, and sequencing skills. The mind-body connection gets strengthened by dance. Adding on to this, dance being a creative process, encourages the use of imagination, increases an individual’s self-esteem, boosts up their self-confidence to discover multiple solutions to challenges and inculcates the importance of team spirit.