Learning and teaching styles in traditional dances

Teaching styles applied in physical activities and sports help in the achievement of students' objectives and influence their motivation. It is important to know the preferences that future teachers have about the application of different teaching styles. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the perception of teaching styles in dance learning, as well as to know the differences in preferences between the practice style and the divergent style. An intervention was carried out with a sample of 30 students studying the Higher Degree of Technician in Education and Socio-Sports Animation, where different dances from different countries were taught with each of the teaching styles. After its application, some of the conclusions obtained refer to the preference of the students in the use of the divergent teaching style for the learning of dances, as well as the preference in the application of this style when they are teachers, since they consider that greater freedom in learning will produce greater motivation in the learner.