Senses of the dance: conceptions of students of physical education

The purpose of this study was to analyse the process of appropriation of dance content by students of a degree in Physical Education, from the investigation of a process of pedagogical intervention. This research was carried out with a qualitative approach. The data collection was based on a semi-structured interview in a focal group composed by 12 people. Evidence indicates four main appropriations that: 1) there is a modification of perception regarding practical activities and understanding of the importance of theoretical foundation; 2) dance represents for the majority an unknown terrain, generating insecurity, fear of exposure and resistance to participation; 3) there is prejudice related to ethnic-racial, gender and religious issues and 4) there is valuation to the aesthetic fruition.