Research has shown that laughter, like music and dancing, has a great many health benefits. It decreases the stress hormone cortisol, raises the level of endorphins, and increases pain tolerance—among other things. There are many articles on this, but here is one.
So watch the links below and have a laugh….
This remarkable video shows a competitive sport, called "precision walking:" youtu.be/6o0lzaJ2Xrg
Music lovers will enjoy this amazing video: youtu.be/C_CDLBTJD4M
Dancing often brings laughter and expresses joy…. Check this out.
This humorous video shows a man putting his pants on without using his hands! youtu.be/ZwfLgXJpQd0
This is called a "trust windmill"— a very cool video of sequential "trust falls." youtu.be/4vMj8_v93jk
Here is a great saying that dancers and musicians will readily understand: "You know you are a dancer (or musician) when you think of "and" as a number."
Check out this cute video of dancers following the choreographic lead of a baby…(such a clever concept!) youtu.be/ZfeFC-SiTIM
New dance move? New York Times: How to Build a Human Tower
This is uplifting: youtu.be/t5AyGvJcyoU
During the pandemic, in the early weeks when people were adjusting to being stuck indoors to avoid contagion, some videos went viral that had parodies about what life was like at that time. I like this one the best… Scroll down to watch the family sing their parody together. This next one is great, too: youtu.be/SrxJkVebwDI
This is a dance rendition of the Dirty Dancing famous Mambo scene. But it’s a guy dancing with a lamp for a partner. Don’t dismiss this—the concept may seem odd but it’s one of the most clever and creative adaptations you’ll ever see! youtu.be/iyBkmHcvdkE
Music speaks to us throughout our life-spans. Your heart will melt as you watch this baby respond to a Karen Carpenter song. youtu.be/bEeizaWjdXw
Here is an interesting idea for how someone can dance in partnership while also socially distancing. This came out early in the pandemic.
Check out these animated robots dancing. I think it’s hilarious: youtu.be/fn3KWM1kuAw
Advice for safety in the event of fire: youtu.be/sxkwEqeu3Y8
This is called “Armology:” youtu.be/oJ6mC4DsOM4 and youtu.be/4GK3Vz-QS40
Watch this is a cool rhythm-clapping routine: youtu.be/IDvIo_LRIZ4
In writing memos to DIT teachers, voice recognition has made the following mistakes in typing the names of moves:
Pa ti pa mi became “pat on me”
Dame directo became “Dummy directo”These hilarious videos show children’s dance class recitals: youtu.be/ynR1XmQruoo and youtube.com/shorts/Bw392gB7b8k
This is an article about a highway where they put in a rumble strip that makes the sound of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. The video where you can hear the music is very cool!
This video was a musical collaboration between people in and outside of Cuba: youtu.be/blUSVALW_Z4. Another similar video is here: youtu.be/t5AyGvJcyoU. Last of all, this one, created by Juliard alumni and students, was a way to use their talent to do something meaningful “at home together” early in the pandemic: youtu.be/rqzkn-jX-JU.
