Afro-Brazilian with Quenia Ribeiro at Ailey Extension Photo by Whitney Browne

Technique

Afro-Brazilian

Pricing

  • In-Studio New Students $20
  • In-Studio Single Class Card $25
  • In-Studio 3 Class Card $70
  • In-Studio 5 Class Card $115
  • In-Studio 10 Class Card $220
  • Online New Students $12
  • Online Single Class Card $15
  • Online 5 Class Card $70
  • Online 10 Class Card $120

Afro-Brazilian

Afro-Brazilian dance is full of spontaneous, soulful, and dynamic movement that will energize your body and spirit. This class presents sequences and exercises to prepare the body for uplifting and exciting dances from northern Brazil. Students will learn to develop rhythm and coordination while exploring the West African and Brazilian cultures that come together to form this unique style.

Samba/Afro-Brazilian

Samba/Afro-Brazilian is designed for dancers to incorporate the various forms of Samba from Bahia and Rio De Janeiro into Afro-Brazilian movements from Angola, Congo, Benin, and Nigeria. Students will explore samba no pé, miudinho, samba reggae, samba afro, and samba de roda. Delve into samba's roots, rhythm, and cultural essence while exploring self-expression and developing your performance quality.


Our classes are defined by the following so you can determine which level is best for you.

  • Absolute Beginner (ABS BEG): for students with little to no prior experience or knowledge of the technique. 
  • Beginner (BEG): for students with a basic understanding of the fundamentals and foundations of the technique. 
  • Advanced Beginner (ADV BEG): for students with prior experience and a more comprehensive understanding of the technique and vocabulary. 
  • Intermediate/Advanced (INT/ADV): for students with extensive training and an expansive knowledge of the technique and its proper alignment. 
  • Open: for students of any level. 

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