Motivação para o ingresso e permanência em aulas de samba de gafieira: uma análise de trajetórias

Abstract

This study thematizes students' motivation to join and stay in samba de gafieira classes for over a year. It aims to identify the reasons for students' entry into samba classes, because they remained and analyze the intrinsic and extrinsic factors linked to the motivation for the practice of dance. The methodology is based on the analysis of interviews that addressed questions regarding the general characteristics of the participants (name, sex, age and practice time) and open questions about the reasons for entry and stay in classes of samba de gafieira. It was found, in the opinion of the interviewees, that samba was chosen to learn something new and improve physical and mental health. It brought physical, emotional and social benefits; remaining in practice through socialization, continuity in learning, improvement and understanding of history and culture.