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Hi friends! I have a really fun post planned for you today that I’ve been working on for awhile. It’s all about Brazilian Dance!
When I considered moving to Brazil I pictured a country in my mind known for:
Brazil is a country rich in culture so it’s no wonder that music and dance are staples of the country. I was really excited to learn more about the various types of music and dance styles that are popular in the largest country in South America. I made a vow that when I came here, I would learn all about Brazilian Dance and luckily, Zumba had me covered with Zumba Brazil Style!
Brazilian Dance has five major rhythms that are popular in both beats and moves: capoeira, samba, Brazilian funk, axe and frevo. I did a little breakdown for you here on each move but to really get the flavor, check out my video that includes a breakdown of the moves in each style and then puts them all together in a short dance!
Readers, what comes to mind when you think of Brazil? Have you ever tried any of these dance styles before?
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Sara
September 2, 2015Does your area do any Carnival-specific classes? Starting right about now (Argentinian spring) all of the classes that USED to be called Zumba start practicing and revving up for Carnival in February. It’s fun to watch them dance, but they’re a little advanced for me! Are you planning on trying to dance in a Carnival crew?
Dani @ Dani California Cooks
September 2, 2015This is a REALLY fun post. I absolutely love to dance, and I always say that in my next life maybe I’ll come back as a dancer, because in this current life I can never move my arms/legs at the same time. Too much coordination? The Brazilian/Latin dances are always my favorite in Zumba!
GiGi Eats
September 2, 2015OK YES! I LOVE DANCING! I have never done Brazilian dancing, just dancing in front of my mirror in my home, LOL… Uhhh maybe that’s just considered having a seizure??
FitBritt
September 9, 2015Haha. You should try the samba is kind of seizure like so you would like it! 🙂
Holly
September 2, 2015WOW-you blew me away with this post. How did you learn all those dance styles so beautifully? You look better than the locals dancing at Bar Samba (which was in your video)!
AND the music makes anyone want to dance. I am going to download some Brazilian Dance music for fun and also practice along with your Let’s Dance at the end of your video! I want to do the Basic Samba and the Axe. Love these. The Frevo does have the parade beat. I’ve watched almost all the video links already!
Seriously, Brittany, . . . Instruct in these dance styles . . . open a studio . . .
P.S. Some of the Carnival Dancing – Whew !!!!!!
FitBritt
September 9, 2015So glad you enjoyed it Holly! 🙂
Melanie @ Happy Being Healthy
September 4, 2015I absolutely love that you’re living in Brazil right now. That is so cool and such a neat experience! It’s also very cool that you know all of these types of dance. I’m not much of a dancer (wish I was!), but my husband took a few ballroom dance classes in college and has taught me a thing or two. I’d love to learn more!
FitBritt
September 9, 2015You guys should take class together! I’ve done it a few times with Pete and we both thought it was a ton of fun!
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness
September 4, 2015How cute are you?! Thanks for giving me some insight into Brazilian dance culture! I really want to visit there sometime in the next couple of years.
FitBritt
September 9, 2015It’s a really fun place and so much I didn’t really know or think about until I got here!
Phillius Thomas
September 29, 2015I love seeing people from Brazil dance, they have such fluid motions. I took a couple samba dance classes once, I was unable to get very good at it. It would be fun to try again, see if I can improve this time.