RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It all started with nifty leg movements, strong steps backwards and forwards, paced to Brazilian funk music. Then it adopted moves from break dancing, samba, capoeira, frevo — ...

There’s something almost magnetic about carnivals. The energy, the colors, the way a whole city seems to pulse with life.

Passinho, a vibrant dance style originating from Rio de Janeiro's favelas, received official recognition as an "intangible cultural heritage" in Rio. This designation was the result of a law proposed ...

Dancers from 18 communities rooted in Brazil’s history of slavery gathered in Rio de Janeiro this week to perform Jongo, a traditional dance with African origins. The festival in Tiradentes Square ran ...

SALT LAKE CITY — A dance festival that bridges cultures and features performers representing many countries around the world will take place on Saturday. The Multicultural Ethnic Dance Festival goes ...

RIO DE JANEIRO | It all started with nifty leg movements, strong steps backwards and forwards, paced to Brazilian funk music. Then it adopted moves from break dancing, samba, capoeira, frevo — ...