A dança, que pode ser considerada a mais antiga forma de arte, é usada pelo homem para que ele possa se expressar através do corpo, transcendendo o poder das palavras. Através da dança, a pessoa com síndrome de Down pode ressignificar sua deficiência, aceitando seu corpo e criando seu próprio vocabulário. Para compreender a funcionalidade da dança nesse sentido, foi realizada uma revisão sistemática de estudos em cinco bases de dados (Lilacs, MEDLINE, Periodico Capes, PubMed e Web of Science), contemplando os procedimentos metodológicos do PRISMA. Foram selecionados 11 artigos, dos quais foram divididos em três grandes áreas para análise – aspecto físico, cognitivo e social. Os artigos, em sua maioria, refletem sobre os benefícios que a dança proporciona para a pessoa com síndrome de Down, trazendo à tona a sua funcionalidade quando aplicada para esse público. O trabalho conclui que a dança é uma ferramenta positiva para a pessoa com síndrome de Down, nos aspectos que foram estudados, mas também traz a reflexão de que a dança pode ser introduzida muito além da necessidade terapêutica, como também recreação e profissionalização. Recebido em: 06/01/2021Reformulado em: 01/03/2021Aceito em: 10/03/2021

The relationship between the quality of movement, considering different global and universal basic patterns of movement and cognition domains in older adults remain unclear. The current study explored this association in physically inactive older women. In total, 187 participants, aged 60–70 years (mean = 64.9, SD = 6.9 years), were recruited from a physical education program in a public university. The older adults performed the following tests: Functional Movement Screen, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, and Modified Baecke Questionnaire for the Older Adults. The regression analysis showed an association between age (β = −0.11, 95% confidence interval, CI, [−0.10, 0.30], p = .03); visuospatial abilities (β = 0.36, 95% CI [0.24, 1.23], p < .001); language (β = 0.23, 95% CI [0.20, 1.08], p < .001); and orientation domains (β = 0.13, 95% CI [0.11, 1.22], p = .016) of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and the Functional Movement Screen. The quality of movement was related to both age and cognitive performance, such as the visuospatial abilities, language, and orientation domains, in physically inactive older women.

Introduction: Low levels of daily physical activity is considered to be one of the causes of the exorbitant increase in overweight and obese children, and associated comorbidities. Therefore, it is vital to develop strategies that will be implemented consistently, to improve this situation. Studies have used dance as a resource for training overweight and obese children, but the lack of information about the creation process and its respective stages reduce the possibility of these proposals being effectively applied. Objectives: To describe the steps in the creation of a dance protocol as a training resource, and its effectiveness in improving the health parameters of overweight and obese children. Methods: 30 children (9 ± 1.1 years) underwent training sessions consisting of a five-minute warm-up at 60% HRmax., and four 10-minute sessions at 70% to 80% at HRmax. interspersed with five 2-minute active recovery periods at 60% HRmax. The sessions were carried out three times a week, and lasted 60 minutes each, over a 13-week period. Before and after the training, the body composition, body mass index (BMI), BMI z-score, waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure and blood variables were measured. Statistical analysis was performed using a mixed effects regression model. Results: After training with Afro-Brazilian dance, there was a significant reduction (p<0.05) in the BMI z-score and waist-to-height ratio. Conclusion: Afro-Brazilian dance training was a strategy with a positive effect on BMI z-score and waist-to-height ratio in overweight and obese children. Level of evidence IV; Case series.

MONTEIRO. C. P. Associação de polimorfismos da visfatina e dos receptores β2-adrenérgicos com a magnitude de resposta ao treinamento de crianças com sobrepeso e obesidade por meio de danças afro-brasileiras. 2019. Dissertação