Pagode baiano: dança e suas relações de Identidade cultural

Abstract

This work approaches Pagode Baiano from a dance perspective. The objectiveis to understand how this musical genre creates a cultural and artistic identity, especially through dance. To this end, interviews were conducted with artists who make their living from Pagode Baiano as material for analyzing the questions raised. The results reveal that the logic of the choreography and movements of Pagode Baiano dance stems from an understanding of the connectivity between rhythm, lyrics, sounds, and, above all, the experiences and life stories of each individual. The study contributes to a greater appreciation and understanding of the genre, reinforcing that Pagode Baiano dance is part of the identity of a people who resist attempts to erase them. Beyond dance andmentertainment, it is a lifestyle, whose expansion and appreciation are fundamental to promoting greater acceptance of the multiple dimensions involved in popular manifestations.