Extension actions involving dance and health in Minas Gerais Dance undergraduate courses – State of the Art.

– State of the Art.

Abstract

The Dance is an area of ​​knowledge that interacts with others, including Health. However, research and extensions that address the health, performance, and quality of life of dancers are still scarce. This study aims to investigate how Dance training in Minas Gerais addresses Dance Medicine and Science (DMS) through extension actions. Extension events involving DMS were surveyed and mapped on extension activity registration platforms, social media, and websites of Dance courses at federal universities in Minas Gerais between 2016 and 2022. The data collected were organized in flowcharts. Results: of the 97 actions, the majority (93) had no direct relationship with DMS, and 43 actions focused on the health of the artist; 18 actions focused on the health of third parties, and 39 actions were not related to Dance and Health or DMS. It is recommended that more partnerships, collaborations, and dialogues be established between Dance courses in Minas Gerais to address aspects related to DMS. These interactions would facilitate the exchange of knowledge in the field of extension, knowledge and ideas, in addition to expanding contact networks.