Praticantes de dança no bairro de Magoanine A, Cidade de Maputo

Abstract

This study aims to understand the meaning of contemporary dance, as practitioners and the community understand it. Participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and photography were used to develop this study. The research results showed that despite the length of time these young people have been involved with dance, they do not make money from it due to a lack of recognition from certain people. Dancers begin to dance for various reasons, including: life stories, friends, family, television, local dance groups, and the internet (Tik Tok, YouTube). The study concludes that several reasons lead young people to dance, basically life stories, the dream of becoming a dancer, life trajectories, and the influence of family and friends. Through dance, these young people strive and dream of reclaiming the value of art and culture. Leaders and the community welcome me, associating youth fun as a pillar of community culture, encouraging them to pursue a better future(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)