Vivencias dancísticas, biopsicosociales, educativas y artísticas: aportes a la salud integral del estudiantado universitario

Introduction: This research validates the contributions of dancing in the development of university students. Objective: The purpose is to analyze the contributions of dancing in the biopsychosocial, educational, and artistic development of university students, as well as its benefits on their integral health. Methods: This case study, conducted from 2019 through the first academic term of 2023, presents the perspectives of university students on the teaching methodologies used in dance courses. The analysis was done by triangulating artistic research, systematization of experiences, and performative research, while also analyzing the enrollment percentages of students across various programs and faculties. Results: The periodization covers a time before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. It establishes and compares different learning and teaching methodologies of dance techniques, which helps defining the benefits of dancing in the lives of students. Conclusions: It was proven that dancing allows the development of skills and abilities necessary for social interaction. Besides, it contributes to the integral learning and health of students