Preservación de la Memoria Colectiva de la Población Afrodescendiente del Caribe Colombiano Mediante un Semillero de Danzas.

Abstract

This study was conducted at the Alexander Fleming Educational Institution, located in Bogotá, with the purpose of establishing a dance seedbed focused on the traditions of the Colombian caribbean, the initiative aimed to preserve the cultural memory and ancestral practices of Afro-Colombian migrant students, the research was situated within the qualitative paradigm and aligned with the "Memory and Territory" research line of the Universidad Santo Tomás, it employed the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach as its methodological framework. The creation of the Afro-Colombian Dance Workshop emerged as a meaningful pedagogical strategy to promote the recognition and appreciation of cultural identity within the school setting, through the exploration of their roots, artistic expression, and a deeper understanding of territorial context, students were able to strengthen their sense of belonging, they also gained insights into the implications of social phenomena such as forced migration, obtaining the basis for initiatives that promote the sustainability of the research over time. This process demonstrated that bodily expression and rythm are powerful tools for fostering cultural appropriation and reinforcing collective memory, the collaborative creative space enabled participants to reaffirm their cultural identity, recognizing in dance and music not only artistic expressions but also acts of resistance, social transformation, and community empowerment.