Music and dance are fundamental pillars of our region’s culture and tradition. Music creates the rhythms that guide the dance, and the movements of the dance, in turn, bring the sounds and the melodies of the music to life. Like other traditional cultural expressions, music and dance represent the rich, living heritage that reflects our history and defines our identity as Valencianos.

The Traditional Music and Dance Chair, through its many collaborations, aims to study this living representation of Valencian heritage in order to share its history with the university community and society as a whole, so that we all may understand its role in the present and help secure its place in the future of our society.

For university students, the study of cultural heritage is an important element of a well-rounded education, as it can be used as a tool for social change. Understanding heritage can help students to promote the development of a freer, more diverse community that encourages active participation and critical thinking, and advocates for curiosity and lifelong learning.