Dance: an experience at the university

Abstract

This report describes a research project aimed at deepening knowledge about dance as a subject related to Physical Education, seeking to understand its importance in rhythmic movement education, its foundations, methods, and pedagogical techniques in teaching-learning processes. Simultaneously, it aims to establish a Dance Laboratory to apply the researched pedagogical practice, providing students from Unioeste, Marechal Cândido Rondon Campus, with experiences and knowledge in dance. It is characterized as a research, teaching, and extension work, with an applied research approach, developed based on existing theoretical references on the topic and the application of the most relevant and appropriate knowledge about dance. So far, the proposal has demonstrated the practical application of theoretical-practical knowledge of dance linked to the discipline of Rhythmic Education and the educational principles indicated by the researched theoretical framework. Furthermore, it is observed that it meets the needs and interests of students, as evidenced by their consistent attendance and active participation in classes, consolidating the dance laboratory at the university.