Desenvolvimento motor de crianças praticantes em balé: uma revisão narrativa com foco em equilíbrio, flexibilidade, coordenação e noção espacial

Abstract

Child motor development is a fundamental process for children’s overall formation, encompassing physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional aspects. In this context, classical ballet stands out as a bodily practice that integrates technique, musicality, and expressiveness, promoting the improvement of essential motor skills during childhood. This study aimed to analyze, through a narrative literature review, the influence of classical ballet on children’s motor development, focusing on balance, flexibility, motor coordination, and spatial awareness. To this end, a bibliographic survey was conducted using academic databases and classical works in the fields of Physical Education and Dance, prioritizing relevant national and international publications. The literature analysis indicated that ballet practice contributes significantly to child motor development, enhancing postural control, body awareness, movement coordination, and spatial perception, as well as socio-emotional benefits such as discipline, concentration, and self-esteem. It is concluded that classical ballet represents an important pedagogical and educational practice, capable of contributing to children’s integral development, highlighting the need for further studies to deepen this relationship in different contexts.