| Do the Math Dance - Science Insider
Reported May 2008
WHAT IS MATH DANCE? Mathematical problem-solving is usually involved in the creation of the dances and sometimes leads to new mathematics as well. In many cases, the choreographic ideas easily translate to classroom activities usable in college-level math courses. The mathematical areas involved include polyhedral geometry, symmetry, mathematics of rhythm and variations on dissection puzzles such as tangrams.
The American Mathematical Society and the Mathematical Association of America contributed to the information contained in the TV portion of this report.
If you would like more information, please contact:
American Mathematical Society
Providence, RI 02904-2294
(800) 321-4267
http://www.ams.org
Mathematical Association of America
Washington, DC 20036-1358
(800) 741-9415
http://www.maa.org
Dr. Karl Schaffer
MoveSpeakSpin
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
(831) 335-1861
karl_schaffer@yahoo.com
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