Brazilian Funk

Brazilian funk dance, or funk carioca, is a high-energy dance style originating from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. It's known for its rhythmic, hip-swinging movements, often accompanied by fast, upbeat music with heavy bass. The dance is both playful and sensual, with a lot of emphasis on body control, twerking, and other hip movements. It’s deeply tied to the culture of Brazil’s urban youth, and its moves often reflect themes of empowerment, freedom, and expression. Popular in clubs and street parties, it’s a staple of Brazilian nightlife and has gained international recognition.

Bahia Grooves

The dance class is a vibrant fusion of modern street dances from Bahia, Brazil, blending high-energy movements with the region’s rich cultural influences. Rooted in the dynamic rhythms of Afro-Brazilian music, the class incorporates styles such as axé, arrocha, and swingueira, each bringing its own unique groove and footwork. Whether sliding into smooth arrocha transitions or hitting the sharp accents of swingueira, participants will feel the pulse of Bahia’s street culture in every step.

Capoeira for beginners Groove Workshop

Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. It’s known for its fluid, rhythmic movements, often performed in a circle called a "roda." Practitioners engage in a playful exchange of kicks, sweeps, and dodges, all while maintaining a fluid, flowing style. Capoeira is also deeply rooted in Afro-Brazilian culture, with its history tied to resistance and survival during colonial times. The practice is accompanied by traditional instruments, like the berimbau, and chants that give it a distinct cultural and spiritual dimension.

pm samba reggae and samba afro grooves

Samba Afro and Samba Reggae are two dynamic and deeply rooted Afro-Brazilian dance styles that celebrate the cultural heritage, rhythm, and history of Brazil’s Black communities, particularly in Salvador, Bahia. Samba Afro is an expressive and energetic dance that fuses traditional African movements with the rhythmic complexity of samba.

Bahia Grooves / Brazil Mix

The dance class is a vibrant fusion of modern street dances from Bahia, Brazil, blending high-energy movements with the region’s rich cultural influences. Rooted in the dynamic rhythms of Afro-Brazilian music, the class incorporates styles such as axé, arrocha, and swingueira, each bringing its own unique groove and footwork. Whether sliding into smooth arrocha transitions or hitting the sharp accents of swingueira, participants will feel the pulse of Bahia’s street culture in every step.

Afro Groove Workshop with Ivan

Bahia Grooves / Brazil Mix

Experience the vibrant energy of Brazil in our guest, Renata’s Brazil Mix dance class! This dynamic and engaging class blends a variety of Brazilian dance styles, and the high-energy moves of funk, including the expressive flair of samba, the playful swing of axé. The mix of Brazilian dance styles brings a fresh and modern edge to the class, and captures the essence of Brazil’s rich dance heritage.

Brazilian Funk

The dance class is a vibrant fusion of modern street dances from Bahia, Brazil, blending high-energy movements with the region’s rich cultural influences. Rooted in the dynamic rhythms of Afro-Brazilian music, the class incorporates styles such as axé, arrocha, and swingueira, each bringing its own unique groove and footwork. Whether sliding into smooth arrocha transitions or hitting the sharp accents of swingueira, participants will feel the pulse of Bahia’s street culture in every step.

Afro Groove Workshop with Ivan

The dance class is a vibrant fusion of modern street dances from Bahia, Brazil, blending high-energy movements with the region’s rich cultural influences. Rooted in the dynamic rhythms of Afro-Brazilian music, the class incorporates styles such as axé, arrocha, and swingueira, each bringing its own unique groove and footwork. Whether sliding into smooth arrocha transitions or hitting the sharp accents of swingueira, participants will feel the pulse of Bahia’s street culture in every step.