Embodying latinness in Australia through dance

Author:Varea, Valeria

Article Title:Embodying latinness in Australia through dance

Abstract:
Dance, as an embodied activity, is shaped by culture, and simultaneously shapes culture. Significantly, over the last few years there has been a worldwide boom in Latin dance, which is often considered an 'exotic' and 'sexy' activity. This paper explores experiences of teaching Latin dance as a service activity (extension, in Spanish) by an academic in Australia, shaped by the theoretical ideas of public and body pedagogies. The reflections are presented under two broad themes: the potential of Latin dance as a service activity, and the processes of integrating and othering Latinness in Australia.

Keywords:  Embodiment; Latin dance; Australia; public and body pedagogies; service

DOI: 10.20952/revtee.v12i31.12083

Source:REVISTA TEMPOS E ESPACOS EDUCACAO

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