Nível de atividade física dos componentes de uma companhia de dança de quadrilha federada

Abstract

History shows us that the dance has been part of human life since its beginnings, and in the evolution of society various types of dances were created, varying according to each culture. Among the various Brazilian folk dances, we have the Brazilian square dance, which are coming out of their condition of improvisation and new dynamics and new symbols in their form of presentation are being incorporated. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to identify the level of physical activity of members of a square dance federation. This is a field research carried out through interviews and includes a comprehensive method, with the objective of collecting and analyzing data, as well as quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Most respondents reported practicing physical activities parallel to the work performed during rehearsals and presentations of the square dance. Based on that, it was concluded that with the high demand for rehearsals combined with the practice of other physical activity it provides the members of the dance group a good level of physical capacity to demonstrate with physical enthusiasm, their love for the square dance.