Exposure to classroom sound pressure level among dance teachers in Porto Alegre (RS)

INTRODUCTION: Dance teachers are exposed to high sound intensities. AIM: To verify the sound intensity of music used by dance teachers during classes. METHOD: This was a transversal and prospective study. Dance teachers were evaluated with a sociodemographic questionnaire, and sound intensity level measurements were taken at the beginning, middle, and end of dance classes. RESULTS: The sample comprised 35 teachers (average age, 31.8 years). The duration of their career as dance teachers was 1-37 years; they worked daily for approximately 1-10 h. Among the classes followed, there were 15 (42.85...