Vieira, Marcílio de SouzaValentim, Fabiana Lúcia2024-08-222024-08-222024-08-08VALENTIM, Fabiana Lúcia. A dança como prática de bem-estar social e emocional. 2024. 31f. Monografia (Graduação) - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, 2024.https://repositorio.ufrn.br/handle/123456789/59757Dance can be taught and experienced in different spaces and is capable of influencing people's well-being, bringing individual and collective benefits. The objective of this work is to address the impacts of dancing on the social and emotional well-being of individuals, considering aspects such as improving mood, physical health and strengthening social connections. The methodological approach is qualitative descriptive research under the bias bibliographical research. To achieve the proposed objective, based on the literature review, we discuss the relationship between regular dance practice and the reduction in stress levels among practitioners, reflecting on the biological and psychological mechanisms involved in this process; as well as investigating how dance influences the improvement of individuals' mood and emotional well-being, considering physical factors and the impact of body expression from the practice of dance and; the role of its practice in promoting social interactions and strengthening bonds between individuals, exploring how group dynamics and collective activities contribute to social cohesion and mutual support. In this statement, we question how the regular practice of dance, in different contexts, influences people's health, considering aspects such as improving mood and strengthening social connections?CC0 1.0 Universalhttp://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/DançaSaúdeBem-EstarRelações SociaisbachelorThesisCNPQ::LINGUISTICA, LETRAS E ARTES