Roots in Motion - 9 Week Brazilian Summer Immersion
Raízes em Movimento (roots in motion) is more than a 9-week dance program — it’s a journey through Brazilian culture, rhythm, ancestry, and expression. From samba roots to funk power, from forró connection to Afro-Brazilian grounding, dancers don’t just learn steps — they discover their inner dance and unlock authentic expression and self-confidence.
🌿 Samba Raiz
Ground yourself in the roots. Drawing from West African movement traditions and the sacred circle dance of Bahia, this class is a celebration of ancestry, community, and pure joy. Dance outdoors, breathe the lake air, and connect deeply with rhythm.
6:30pm - Afro – Rhythms from Bahia
7:30pm - Samba de Roda com Saia (Bring your own skirt)
Focus:
Posture, rhythm, footwork, cultural roots, skirt technique, circular energy
Dates: 9 weeks
June
06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23
July
07/07, 07/21, 07/28
August
08/04, 08/11
Location: Green Lake, near Public theater
🔥 Samba & Atitude
Ignite your hips and feel the pulse of Brazil. This intermediate class weaves together the contagious energy of Brazilian funk with the iconic footwork and syncopated rhythms of samba — a high-energy session guaranteed to leave you glowing
Classes:
Funk Brasileiro: 6:30pm
Samba no Pé – Intermediate 7:30pm
Focus:
Speed, precision, stamina, musicality, attitude, performance quality
Dates:
June
06/01, 06/08, 06/15, 06/22, 06/29
July
07/06,07/20, 07/27
August
08/04
Location: Union Cultural Center
💛Flow
The perfect midweek reset. Start with samba fundamentals — building confidence in footwork, posture, and timing — then flow into a forró social, where you'll practice the intimate, improvisational partner dance that has swept Brazil's northeast for generations. Open air, great company, and music that moves you.
Classes:
Samba – Beginner 6:30pm
Forró – Social (open level) 7:30pm (donation based)
Focus:
Partner connection, social dance skills
Dates:
June
06/03,06/10, 06/17th, 06/24
July
07/01,07/08, 07/22, 07/29
August
08/05
Location: GasWork park
Best value for growth & consistency
Includes:
4 classes per week (2 days)
Priority registration for workshops
For those who want the full Brazilian experience
Includes:
All 6 weekly classes
Priority for dance team auditions
Choose one rhythm for your study
1-Samba beginner
2- Samba intermediate
3- Funk
4- Forro
5- Afro
