PRÁTICAS DE CAPOEIRA COMO MEIO DE SOCIALIZAÇÃO: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA NO CENTRO SOCIAL “JOSÉ DE CALAZANS”

Abstract

The present research sought to understand the practice of capoeira as a means of socializing children and youngsters, understanding the concept of this Afro-Brazilian art from the experiences at the São José de Calazans Social Center, located in the Vila Nova neighborhood of Colares, city of Serra ES), where it was possible to observe the applicability of capoeira as an important sport of socialization. The research counted on the follow-up of practical classes and interviews with the project management, teacher, teacher and students. It is concluded, therefore, that the work done with these individuals tends to provide them with a gain in the quality of social life, since it has the objective of contributing to their formation of transformation.