How we integrate movement into learning
If we think of a song that we learned when we were little using gestures, like \”Bate vântul frunzele\” (Romanian song) for example, it would probably be impossible for us to reproduce it without mimicking those gestures. This is an example of how learning though movement leads to better retention of information in the long […]
What impact does dance have as a therapeutic method on children\’s emotions?
As humans, we move for many reasons, whether out of a need for self-expression, pleasure, connection to the community, habit, or ritual. When the idea of dance movement therapy emerged in the 1940s, it was practised primarily in psychiatric hospitals. However, in the 1950s, as a result of the natural integration of dance with self-expression, […]
The meaning of social-emotional development through dance and its impact upon learning
The early-age development of social-emotional abilities represents an essential part of a child’s development. The capacity to easily express his/her emotions in front of others shows mental maturity, and learning this through movement and dance offers a secure path of freedom for toddlers. Artistic and athletic activities bring together children from a variety of backgrounds, […]