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MEC: Movimento Em Cema. A Collection Of Dance Stories By Brazilian Artist- Celo Mendes

Celo Mendes (@Celomendes) continues his exploration of black urban dance in Brazil through his new work titled “MEC: Movimento En Cema”.

Connecting The African Diaspora Through Samba

In our second collaboration with Mayombe he teamed up with sambistas Patrique Mattos and Filippe Do Santos to bring Brazilian Samba to Soca.

Dilo Paulo: Contemporary Angolan Dancer

Dilo Paulo is a phenomenal Angolan dancer residing in Brasil. His movements convey emotions that are captivating to watch. Having...

Dancehall In Brazil With Celo Mendes

Afro Brazilians continue to innovate in dance, and with the prevalence of the internet in the country, other Afro based styles from...

Samba Can Be An Inspiration For Your Dance

Where do you find inspiration for your dance ? Do you ever look to traditional and cultural Afro dances for inspiration for urban dance...