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. 2020 Aug 18;20:305. doi: 10.1186/s12883-020-01878-y

Table 1.

Dance classes

Class Part Time Content Tempo BPMs
Part 1 15 min Joint warm-up, stretching and body sense, sitting on chairs in a circle. Moderato 80–120
Part 2 15 min Strength, balance, and rhythm exercises, walking and clap hands with the support of the barre. Moderato to Allegro 96–168
Part 3 15 min Exercises in front of the mirror with movements thought the room inspired by samba e do forró basic steps (Brazilian ballroom dance). Exploration of movements in the rhythm of the music. Exercises in pairs (couples). Moderato to Allegro 104–192
Part 4 15 min Rhythmic and playful exercises with walking and clap hands in a circle. Ludic activities that stimulate socialization or visual cues with walking, motor coordination, rhythm, improvisation, and creativity. Final cool down in a circle. Moderato to Allegro 104–192