Ballet and the brain: The science of how dancers learn choreography

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  • @Kitkat677_
    @Kitkat677_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +722

    Please make Ballet and the Brain a series!!!! Very much enjoyed this. Maybe even Physics and Ballet :)

    • @hunan96
      @hunan96 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      As a medical physicist (in training) and a dancer I second that!

    • @HerLeenest
      @HerLeenest 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      YES!!

    • @Sunshine-zm1fx
      @Sunshine-zm1fx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally agree.

    • @matiassimonestebancontrera8525
      @matiassimonestebancontrera8525 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm a psychologist (in training too) so I'd love to see that!

    • @keiishii3166
      @keiishii3166 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Maybe even a choreographers brain too would be interesting

  • @babybearandco
    @babybearandco 5 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    Does anyone else find that they don't feel any pain in muscles or badly broken in shoes until they stop dancing. I can do a full class and feel no pain, as soon as I stop suddenly I feel the pain

    • @alm2587
      @alm2587 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      yep same. i literally pulled my hamstring and didnt realise until i stopped dancing and couldnt even walk across the room

    • @Siyao.Diamour
      @Siyao.Diamour 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Tasha This happens because you are very excited and focused during dance class. Human brains have two nerve systems that work together to give us the best performance when our situations require it and to let us rest when the time comes. They are called the sympathetic nerve system and the parasympathetic nerve system. When you are highly engaged in an activity, the sympathetic nerve system is excited and the parasympathetic one is suppressed - imagine in the prehistorical time, when one ran at full speed, that was usually away from predators. One could not afford to feel tired or pain because that was a moment of life or death. Therefore our brains adapt this way to suppress pain until we have run to a safe spot. Then the tiredness kicks in. We notice our injuries. So we relax and heal.
      With this understanding, athletes and dancers alike, must follow progressive training and be guided by experienced trainers to avoid over- training and injuries. But sometimes, you are in a big group and everyone is different. So it becomes kind of difficult for the coach to know your personal limit.
      Take some breaths between runs and check in with yourself a few times in a class. Deep breaths for just 1 minute can give the brain the necessary space to connect with the body. After all, you don’t want to be injured and miss classes for a long time.

    • @Siyao.Diamour
      @Siyao.Diamour 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tasha Good luck with dance. Have fun! And remember to care for yourself. ☺️ (I happen to know these theories because my ma was a gymnast and my pa a physiologist). I dance a bit just for fun.

    • @clray123
      @clray123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same as with any other intense physical activity. And the pain and injury you feel afterwards and the time to recover only get worse with age. :(
      So enjoy it while it lasts.

    • @adysonscott5505
      @adysonscott5505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You’re releasing a neurotransmitter called endorphins which is kinda like morphine. This is why we get this runner’s high and the pain basically goes away after a while and it fades into the background and starts to actually feel good

  • @llamalover02
    @llamalover02 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    That old couple at the end was so cute. Bless them.

  • @ellenh9910
    @ellenh9910 5 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    I can answer that question right now. You just learn it out of fear that you are going to get yelled at if you don’t.👍

    • @rosie-sv8kf
      @rosie-sv8kf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol trueeee 😂😂😂

  • @Kaytecando
    @Kaytecando 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    For those that suffering from PTSD and anxiety, it can be especially difficult as we have brain fog constantly!!! This video was interesting. Thanks for the upload and MORE LIKE THIS, please!

    • @mathildewesendonck7225
      @mathildewesendonck7225 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Karen Kirkpatrick I also have really bad PTSD, but don‘t understand what you mean 😳

    • @katerinaliakou5549
      @katerinaliakou5549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe it's a good brain training for them then 😃

  • @MissJoyceMartin
    @MissJoyceMartin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Wonderful! Yes, please make more of this type of content -- so valuable!

  • @Alexa-be4sk
    @Alexa-be4sk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I've never been able to quickly remember steps to anything. I'm 16, and I was always left with my jaw on the floor with how quickly everyone learned routines to dances and choreos for other things. I've always needed someone walk me through things multiple times before I remember on my own. Even without distractions, I still can't seem to remember things quickly? Like I forget 8 steps right after they're explained to me?? It baffles me

    • @poxito484
      @poxito484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have the exact same problem ! Even with the exercices at the barre. ! I can’t seem to memories anything. It’s very frustrating sometimes but it’s part of the process I guess !

  • @sj4iy
    @sj4iy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My daughter has been in dance for nearly 9 years now (she's 11) and it amazes me how fast and easily she learns a new dance. It usually only takes them a few days to learn the choreography and then they spend weeks or even months cleaning it up. Professional dancers are on an entirely different level though...it's such a beautiful art.

    • @wikedkarana
      @wikedkarana 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I find that you can do anything fast, but it takes a long time to make it professional or good

  • @mariabeaaatrice
    @mariabeaaatrice 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    i’m a psych major and a ballet dancer at the same time, really relatable video! :)

  • @malinstiernborg7522
    @malinstiernborg7522 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    This couldn't had been posted at a better time! ^^ I was struggling to get motivated for my ballet class today, but this got me right back in there again!

  • @advocate1563
    @advocate1563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Power of visualization... One 1⃣ f the great Bach pianists (Gould) did very little physical practice. He used to visualize the keyboard and practice in his minds eye.

  • @oddrewlatte5258
    @oddrewlatte5258 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I agree with this comment. I do ballet five times a week. I feel difference before and after doing it.

  • @johnlong5003
    @johnlong5003 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Such a natural and beautiful young lady!!!

  • @maya-rz2ie
    @maya-rz2ie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    she was rehearsing a columbine dance for nutcracker and that’s one of the roles i’m playing this year! i recognized the dance just from the rigid arm movements lol😂

  • @bookswithbelly
    @bookswithbelly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    i llooovveee RAD(Royal Academy of Dance) i want pointe shoes so bad and I’m close to getting them I’m in level 2 and next level is pointe

    • @nikitaamien404
      @nikitaamien404 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Congratulations! Work hard on strengthening your feet while you're waiting - you won't regret it!

    • @georgiacatt1979
      @georgiacatt1979 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Nikita A yes! something i struggled with was toe strength as you don’t do too much of it before pointe, theraband exercises are good

    • @nikitaamien404
      @nikitaamien404 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      georgia c Kathryn Morgan does some great videos on foot strengthening if you’re looking for some 😊

    • @bookswithbelly
      @bookswithbelly 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nikita A i have weak ankles and it’s really upsetting because it shows when I’m in class :(

    • @nikitaamien404
      @nikitaamien404 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bell G we all have our weak spots (for me it’s my feet and back) that we need to strengthen, that’s why we go to class! It’s nothing to worry or be embarrassed about, just give these areas a little more work. You can find great videos online to help you, or even ask your teacher for exercises to strengthen your weaker areas. They’re there because they want to help you, so don’t feel like you’re imposing or bothering them

  • @conannethegrammarian
    @conannethegrammarian ปีที่แล้ว

    In addition to everything else, love what the Royal Ballet does to keep dance relevant and vibrant and accessible to everyone! Now off to class :).

  • @laurajohnson833
    @laurajohnson833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Fun fact with the breathing - singers are taught to breathe the same way. There's a reason that a classically trained vocalist can control hiccups!

  • @saravizcarrondo758
    @saravizcarrondo758 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So useful and intelligent. What a marvelous contribution to learning about (and through) dance. I hope you make it a series as well. You should be very proud!!!

  • @GoldenDanceShoes
    @GoldenDanceShoes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I loved every second of this video! 💕🙌 Thank you for always sharing such high levels of knowledge, execution and science in the art of ballet, with all the dancers around the world!

  • @priscawiersma
    @priscawiersma ปีที่แล้ว

    love love love this video!!! pls make Ballet and the Brain a series! my dream company is Royal and i love knowing what’s happening in my brain and how to help myself succeed. ❤

  • @friendusesthisaccountnocom9928
    @friendusesthisaccountnocom9928 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Wow, she is so pretty! She looks like a very good ballet dancer!I’m second :3
    This was very interesting! I wish I could go to the RAD, or Royal ballet school.

  • @addison8212
    @addison8212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    this is very wonderful however I am surprised nothing was mentioned on spacial awareness

  • @conniechan3280
    @conniechan3280 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks ❤ GOD BLESS YOUR CONCERN

  • @harrietbrown6415
    @harrietbrown6415 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learn the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus by watching the DVDs. For example, I learnt Grade 6 barre in a week because I practiced every day. I learnt Grade 7 the same way and I'm far ahead of my class. Looks like I'm in for a boring wait!

  • @skeletonboyangel
    @skeletonboyangel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have a rare condition that doesn't allow me to visualize things in my head which can make learning choreography harder

  • @Sunshine-zm1fx
    @Sunshine-zm1fx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a fabulous video. Keep them coming, please! Excellent content.

  • @TheOptimalLife
    @TheOptimalLife 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is fascinating!

  • @ronvanempelen6111
    @ronvanempelen6111 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful and important information.

  • @kirstinmacleod2750
    @kirstinmacleod2750 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please consider elaborating on the benefits of dancing from a scholastic point of view. Ie How dance helps school-going children

  • @Dakinivi
    @Dakinivi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    More of this, thank you

  • @luisabarrera7264
    @luisabarrera7264 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved this video...thanks❤

  • @rosalindaromero5299
    @rosalindaromero5299 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    BEAUTIFUL

  • @SunshineSurfsup1
    @SunshineSurfsup1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo!

  • @anamariajimenezgarcia8464
    @anamariajimenezgarcia8464 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very interesting 👍🌺

  • @andreakenyasanchezzepeda4658
    @andreakenyasanchezzepeda4658 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!!!

  • @francescajohnson7635
    @francescajohnson7635 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Where is that Black velvet halter leotard from?

  • @recordofbambi4841
    @recordofbambi4841 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So amazing 😀

  • @dancingwithq3986
    @dancingwithq3986 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this is so amazing.

  • @saintcel51
    @saintcel51 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    ok, so i’m 13 and i really want to do ballet, should i just do it?

    • @adikeys405keys8
      @adikeys405keys8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yes

    • @keyerajames2427
      @keyerajames2427 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes just do it.

    • @hollysturge2815
      @hollysturge2815 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      altfaith yes definitely!! ballet is amazing and so fun ☺️

    • @addison8212
      @addison8212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes yes yes it’s great

    • @margaritak6900
      @margaritak6900 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      go ahead! I started when I was 12 and if you put your head into it you won't believe how quickly you can catch up.

  • @spaceoddity6911
    @spaceoddity6911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    lovely video. however, just a quick qn, would appreciate if anyone could answer:
    I'm a dancer who struggles with remembering quick combinations. any tips? I like to prep myself before each class, think about certain combinations my teacher may do, but it doesn't quite help.

    • @keiishii3166
      @keiishii3166 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      space oddity it is a skill that does develop over time, like any step or trick you will need to practice it over and over. A few different thing I have used myself is coming up with my own little “titles” for certain steps or combinations or using musical phrasing/cues, I know people make their own stories for the sequence of steps even knew someone who used foods they ate that day. Just try different methods and see what works best for you. Everyone learns differently you might even come up with your own method of remembering things, but these things will take time so just be patient and it will come.😁

    • @magpie5053
      @magpie5053 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ive found that reapeating the steps in your head at the right tempo like a little worded phrase helps, i find it alot easier to remeber the steps if its like a little chant in your head.

    • @addison8212
      @addison8212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I had this issue as well and a word of a advise I will give you is that you won’t be able to really see the progress for a long time, but it’s there. It took me a few years of practice and now I’m really fast at picking thing up. Just do your best to mentally run through it as much as you can before you do it. I’m also a very musical person, so memorizing it in terms of the rhythm rather than the counts may help as well. that way once you hear the music it all just flows nicely. good luck!

    • @alma_najem
      @alma_najem 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      For combinations (barre, jumps, etc) i like to write them down and repeat then in my head in my spare time. Using blocks (sections basically) is a good way to find the pattern and makes it easier to remember

    • @jasmine_01_01
      @jasmine_01_01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Usually when my teachers give combinations the best way for me to remember is by doing it full out while they show us. If I can’t get the hang of it, then I’ll work on it at home that night and try again next class.

  • @geovanarocha434
    @geovanarocha434 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    O que ferra é não ter legendada.

  • @hamadasamara9665
    @hamadasamara9665 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi its an amazing video can I ask how you add these effects on the video

  • @jessicacr3390
    @jessicacr3390 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! very interesting and helpful!!

  • @SocoJ
    @SocoJ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely Love!! So glad I follow! More More Please More ;-) oh and Thank you!! Lol!

  • @tenacious-e3o
    @tenacious-e3o 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video 🔥 🔥 🔥

  • @steemdup
    @steemdup 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Brainwork, indeed

  • @lalitkumarlalitkumar3545
    @lalitkumarlalitkumar3545 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice 👍👍🥰🥰🥰

  • @camilarevel
    @camilarevel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it!! 😍👏🏻👍🏻❤️

  • @RoyalPsilocybin
    @RoyalPsilocybin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    No credit to the song?
    Only saying cause I cannot remember what it is!!

    • @gggggggggggggg41
      @gggggggggggggg41 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      RoyalPsilocybin it’s by four tet called two thousand seventeen

    • @RoyalPsilocybin
      @RoyalPsilocybin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gggggggggggggg41 I knew it was four tet but I didn't want to wormhole into all their albums! Tysm 🙏💗

  • @elisam.r.9960
    @elisam.r.9960 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This reminds me of my time in marching band, as there were similar elements in play (breathing, choreography, visualization).

  • @rocioalejandra1112
    @rocioalejandra1112 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Me encanta!

  • @jasmineshelton759
    @jasmineshelton759 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dance for the win

  • @daffo595
    @daffo595 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I just really wanna know how dancers learn a two hour ballet in three weeks like what??? How do you even know when and where in the music you do what?

    • @amparovaldivia3059
      @amparovaldivia3059 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      If it’s classical ballet is because the choreography was probably made in the 19th century and many of us have watched it before. Personally for most of the videos of variations I’ve watched I memorize according to the music and associate sounds to movement and divide variations in sections. Also if you don’t know about ballet, the moves we do have names, is not like we do a random movement, many dancers memorize choreography by name.

    • @ashlynnmcquire8292
      @ashlynnmcquire8292 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Daph Duck
      For those of use who have been dancing for a long time, memorizing things isn’t as hard as it may be to others. This is coming from someone who learns choreography a little bit slower than other dancers. So basically, practice. That’s the answer. And also, we know what parts of music were dancing to because we choreograph to the music. We listen to music first, THEN choreograph dance steps to certain parts.

  • @Stjarnljus
    @Stjarnljus 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which are the stage productions they are showing clips from every now and then? I get super curious, they look amazing^^

    • @maya-rz2ie
      @maya-rz2ie 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stjarnljus a few were definitely from the nutcracker ballet, and some may have been from swan lake but i’m not sure

  • @krystynaparafinczuk7808
    @krystynaparafinczuk7808 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was excellent! Thank you so much for putting this clip together and I will share this with dancers AND with jazz music students. I attended a class at the University of Arizona taught by Dr Jean Williams, a sports psychologist/author (now retired) called the PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCELLENCE in 2003 (the only other place this course was taught was West Point). It discussed everything you mentioned in this clip. I would add (if ever you update), that TREAT or REWARD you may give yourself (motivation) for a job well done. Some may find the 'goal setting/achieving' process more successful with a treat (beyond the applause). Again, wonderful clip and beautifully edited. Excellent mix of dancers, speakers, and dance styles -- from the young to the very wise who have figured out you 'should' dance forever - even if just by 'watching.' I came across this in my LinkedIn account. Thank you Wanda Ottes for posting.

  • @anto.amores
    @anto.amores 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!
    Please subs in spanish, they speak really fast

  • @Akombe.
    @Akombe. 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whats the Name of the Song in the beginning?

  • @슈슈-e1d
    @슈슈-e1d 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    놀라워요 브레인 트레이닝

  • @consistencyiskey_
    @consistencyiskey_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    From what show is 2:01 from?

  • @madamjubilee2229
    @madamjubilee2229 ปีที่แล้ว

    😍🤩😍

  • @alexloftus2690
    @alexloftus2690 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    lol i have that leo

  • @jesica8236
    @jesica8236 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wooooo

  • @영희이-x8g
    @영희이-x8g ปีที่แล้ว

    오후8교시

  • @loke129smoken6
    @loke129smoken6 ปีที่แล้ว

    yapenese