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Bodies Meet Minds: Choreography and Cognition
Authors:
McCarthy, R., Blackwell, A., deLahunta, S., Wing, A., Hollands, K, BARNARD, P, NIMMO-SMITH, I. & MARCEL, A.
Reference:
Leonardo, 39(5), 475-477
Year of publication:
2006
CBU number:
6295
Abstract:
The article describes a collaborative research project between choreographer Wayne McGregor and a team of neuroscientists and psychologists concerned with the relationship between mind and bodily movement. The project comprised several areas of research into the neurological and cognitive basis of movement. The article aslo discusses the mutual benefits of collaboration between the dancers and scientists.
