Why Rhythm Needs Legs: Teaching Rhythm Through Movement

The Shared Mind on Instagram: "In a scene from Cirque du Soleil’s show OVO, performers lie on their backs, synchronizing precise foot movements to keep large spherical props in motion. The action appears playful, almost effortless. In reality, it requires extreme coordination, timing, and trust. Psychologically, the moment works because the brain is highly sensitive to synchrony. When multiple bodies move in perfect rhythm, viewers experience a sense of harmony and collective control. The repeti