Dance in Education: Discussing Basic and Controversial Issues

Abstract

This article analyzes the way in which dance is – or is not – inserted in the Formal Education of children and adolescents, that is, in the teaching of Primary and Secondary schools. It investigates the execution of dance projects in schools, taking as an example the schools from the Metropolitan region of Campinas-SP. This article discusses basic but controversial issues about the teaching of dance and related issues, like the use of uniforms and the carrying out of end-of-course presentations. KEY WORDS: Dance - Education - Art - Art Education - Basic Education.