Danças Circulares e Educação: em busca de um diálogo com Paulo Freire

Abstract

The aim of this work is to investigate the potential of circle dances in the school context and to propose, as an investigative possibility, a dialog with the book “Pedagogy of Autonomy: knowledge necessary for educational practice”, by Paulo Freire (1921-1997) . This is bibliographical research based on the study of authors dedicated to reflection, academic production and the development of experiences with circular dances in the school space. In addition, studies on the Culture Circles advocated by Paulo Freire were included as a theoretical contribution, in order to identify possible connections between the principles that guide circle dances and the liberating pedagogical practices present in Freire's work. The study is justified by the unprecedented effort to bring circular dances closer to one of the most relevant critical and progressive references in the history of education in the country, which could strengthen initiatives to bring circular dances and education closer together and uncover paths for their affirmation in schools and universities as relevant curricular content for the training of children and teachers. To this end, it first presents the historical, symbolic and formative bases of circle dances and then presents some of the knowledge required for teaching, as defended by Freire, highlighting its effective presence in circle dance practices. The research allowed us to corroborate the pedagogical character of circle dances and their relevance for building humanizing relationships that promote students and teachers in all aspects, with a view to awareness, liberation and transformation of reality.