Class Description

FOUNDATION:
This class will prepare a complete beginner for either dancing solo or with a partner.  Foundation class will teach you in a very fun and simple way the basic steps of samba and samba-reggae. It is highly recommended that students do this class as it will help developing rhythm, coordination and technique required for that great and relaxed Brazilian swing.

• Samba
  A fun energetic dance step encompassing the true spirit of Rio Carnaval.  Develop your basic steps along with many other vibrant, fast paced, sensual movements of Brazilian dance. 

• Samba-Reggae
  This Afro-Brazilian dance workout is a high-energy aerobic dancing class which incorporates Brazilian Samba and Jamaican Reggae.

LAMBAERÓBICA: (foundation class recommended, but not a pre-requisite)
Now that you have learned the basic steps from our Foundation class you can join this highly energetic and fun class.  A  great alternative to the gym and an excellent way to gain confidence dancing as an  individual. Swing and sweat to a variety of  Brazilian rhythms, steps and choreography, including:

• Axé ("Good Luck")
  It is today one of the Brazilian hottest rhythm, being the non-stop dancing music on the carnivals throughout the country.  This class combines simple choreographed steps, energy and lots of fun!!

• Brazilian Funk
  Everyone loves it!!!  This hot combination of the Cool attitude of Street Dance with sexy moves and influences of Brazilian dance styles creates a unique blend.  

GAFIEIRA: (workshops only) No need to bring a partner
A "Gafieira" is a Brazilian dance hall. It is wildly popular in Rio de Janeiro and dance floors are packed on weekends with couples dancing to its many variety of rhythms, including:

• Samba de Gafieira
  A fast, fun and energetic samba dance in couples.

• Forró ("For all")
  Forró usually features an accordion, with fast, syncopated rhythms similar to samba.  The forró is danced by couples - twisting, turning, grinding and gyrating, joined only at the pelvis.  Upbeat, super-catchy dance music from the Northeast of Brazil.

• Zouk Lambada 
  Sensual  dance in couples with fast movements and acrobatics.  It is characterised by circular movements of the head, waving movements of shoulders, ribcage and hips. At its best, lambada is very fast, dynamic and energetic dance.

  In France and in Africa lambada was developed into Zouk, with a similar rhythm, but singed in French. The word Zouk means 'party' in the Creole language!  The Zouk is danced differently in Brazil than in any other part of the world, characterized as a partner dance full of body waves.  The music makes you want to move. Zouk is not only an elegant, graceful and beautiful dance, but also good exercise, stress relieving, and fun.

   

CLASSES FEE:
Casual : $15 pp

ABRISA's Member: $10

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