A DANÇA ESCOLAR COMO FATOR DE DESENVOLVIMENTO MOTOR EM CRIANÇAS

Abstract

Dance is a manifestation common to all human societies. Rhythmic movements and dances are important forms of communication and creative expression, which enrich life in many ways and contribute to the child's motor and psychological development. In addition to its connotation as a hobby, or pastime, its educational aspect was discussed here, when given to children, since, if practiced from an early age, it can promote the development of intelligence, feelings and bodily performance. Thus, this study intends to show the means of literature review, that dance combined with rhythm is a basic element inherent to all aspects of life, from the heartbeat to the proper rhythm of movement skills. It is important for the Physical Education professional to identify an activity program suitable for the age group of the children they work with, as if well designed, it can help to strengthen and develop the auditory, visual, basic synchrony, creative movement and language decoding resource, contributing in a way reduces for an improvement of your motor development.