Tai Asks Why

Why do humans dance?

Don’t tell anyone: Tai thinks he has two left feet but he still loves to dance when no one’s watching. But why do humans like to dance at all? What’s going on in the brain when people boogie?

How moving creatively keeps people happy and connected

Tai Poole strikes a pose as he learns all about the human need to groove. (CBC)

Don't tell anyone: Tai thinks he has two left feet but he still loves to dance when no one's watching. But why do humans like to dance at all? What's going on in the brain when people boogie?

In this episode, Tai tangos into the activity that has helped humans and communities survive for thousands of years, with the help of his whole family.

This week Tai spoke with:

  • Peter Lovatt, psychologist, author of The Dance Cure
  • Ashley 'Colours' Perez, dancer and teacher @classwithcolours 

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