Dances

Its richness is inspired by aboriginal, portuguese and africain sources throughout the course of history. Given the size of the country, this culture has developed in a very particular fashion in different areas.

Photo: Karina Búrigo

In Brazil, culture manifestations are very present in the daily life of the people. They are created, reinvented, realized and lived by real people, their families, their children.

Be it in the context of religious festivals, typical rodas de Samba or a Carnaval parade, everybody participates - preparing food, creating costumes, decorating. The sense of community and the union of people across age groups, races, professions and beliefs is astonishing.

This is the spirit in which I invite you to partake in this genuine brazilian generosity - through popular dance, music and above all, through the basic ingredient: joie-de-vivre!

List of folkloric dances in the program: