University of Oregon chemist Checkers Marshall took top honors in the 2023 Dance Your PhD contest, combining hand fans, blue balloons, and original lyrics to make a dance video explaining their work ...

Lavanya Rajagopalan is a scientist and a dancer. Her passions may seem like an unlikely match, but Rajagopalan's penchant for educating others has yielded major payoffs, earning state funding for a ...

It’s time again to honor the winners of the annual Dance Your PhD contest, where eager young scientists attempt to convey the concepts of their doctoral theses through dance. This year’s overall ...

Gibbons move with rhythm and intention. Dare we say style? By Elizabeth Preston It’s not twerking. It’s not salsa or breaking. You might put it somewhere between vogueing and the robot. Whatever you ...

Performances in N.Y.C. The emerging field of dance neuroscience is finding that dance, with its multifaceted demands, engages the mind as intensively as the body. A scene from “Epiphany Machine” at ...

A strong mind/body connection is essential for elite performers in the arts. Moving beyond the music, each step a dancer takes requires physical precision and mindful movement. Every leap, every plié, ...

Dance, one of humanity's oldest art forms, traces its roots back over 10,000 years. Its rhythmic movements are known to release endorphins, strengthen… Load More Loading... The Science of Happiness ...