The Role of Dance in Cognition: A Narrative Review
Abstract
There are several aspects of cognition, physiology, and brain structure that are uniquely impacted by dance. These effects occur across the lifespan, from development to aging. This review explores current research efforts in dance neuroscience, with a focus on cognition. Specific topics highlighted in this review include general cognition, memory, predictive processing, and more. Results show that dance can greatly strengthen your brain, ease the symptoms of mental illnesses, and have protective effects against cognitive decline. Evidence-based recommendations to integrate dance into school systems are presented.
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