"Activities like learning a new song, or a new dance step, or how to play a character onstage can result in a brain that is better prepared to acquire a wide range of skills, including math and science."
These brothers/sister put on a dance routine every year at Thanksgiving. Image by Lisa Ruokis via CC.
"The link between arts and academic achievement has been noted by educators for many years. But it's only in the past couple of decades that technology has allowed scientists to see some of the changes in the brain that explain why." - Jon Hamilton
Article: Building a Better Brain Through Music, Dance and Poetry