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Meet Passinho Foda Dancer- Vinicius Rodrigues (IG @Vn_Dancarinobrabo)

Vinicius (IG: @Vn_Dancarinobrabo) is a 24 year old dancer from Rio de Janeiro, residing in the Wona community. He dances Passinho Foda...

Amapiano: Understanding The Music And Dance

Origins of AmaPiano A sub-House music genre that originates from South Africa, Johannesburg, in the Alexandra township.

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...

Kuduro Underground: A brief History of The Dance

Kuduro dance has 3 main branches under the overarching Kuduro umbrella: 1) Kuduro Underground 2) Kuduro Classico and 3) Afrohouse Kuduro...

N'dombolo Footwork in Kuduro Dance

The N’dombolo (also called Dombolo in Angola and Andamento in Portugal) arrived in Angola via Congo.

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...