The neural correlates of creativity are poorly understood. Freestyle rap provides a unique opportunity to study spontaneous lyrical improvisation, a multidimensional form of creativity at the interface of music and language. Here we use functional magnetic resonance imaging to characterize this process. Task contrast analyses indicate that improvised performance is characterized by dissociated activity in medial and dorsolateral prefrontal cortices, providing a context in which stimulus-independent behaviors may unfold in the absence of conscious monitoring and volitional control. Connectivity analyses reveal widespread improvisation-related correlations between medial prefrontal, cingulate motor, perisylvian cortices and amygdala, suggesting the emergence of a network linking motivation, language, affect and movement. Lyrical improvisation appears to be characterized by altered relationships between regions coupling intention and action, in which conventional executive control may be bypassed and motor control directed by cingulate motor mechanisms. These functional reorganizations may facilitate the initial improvisatory phase of creative behavior.
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At K2 Dance Studios, our dance mamas are always asking us what the difference is between their dancer attending a lyrical or a contemporary class. While the difference may be hard to see, we are going to explain the difference in this blog! At our dance studio in Corona, we offer a large range of contemporary and lyrical classes at all levels. If you are interested in signing your child up for one of our dance classes, be sure to contact K2 Dance Studios today! We can help determine which type of dance class is right for your child.
Lyrical dance utilizes techniques from both ballet and jazz to create an emotional and expressive dance that is meant to relate to the lyrics on the songs being danced to. During a lyrical dance, dancers will use their body language and facial expressions to show emotions, including anger, hurt, sadness, joy, love, etc. This beautiful dance type is often used as a method of storytelling and creates a connection with the audience. Many people love watching lyrical dances because they are relatable.
Contemporary dance uses a variety of techniques and forms from different types of dance including ballet, jazz, lyrical, and modern dance style. This type of dance requires strong technical skills, as well as a creative and open mind. Oftentimes, contemporary choreography is developed through improvisation. Contemporary dance works to push the boundaries, questioning and dismantling older forms of dance. Without jazz and modern dance styles, which sought to break the mold of traditional dance styles, such as ballet, contemporary dance would not exist.
Lyrical dance tends to cover a large amount of space on the stage or dance room floor. The dancers travel with high and soaring leaps and graceful turns and walks. It is challenging for choreographers and dancers to interpret the music. Movements in lyrical are fluid, continuous, and graceful, with the dancer flowing seamlessly from one move to another with little or no stopping, holding finishing steps as long as possible. These emotional dance moves help the dancer connect on an emotional level with the audience.
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