Get ready to move and groove with Brazilian Funk, a high-energy dance class that brings the heat of Brazil straight to the studio! Known for its infectious beats and bold, booty-shaking moves, Brazilian Funk (Funk Carioca) comes directly from mentors, choreographers, and teachers in Brazil, and blends elements of hip hop, samba, and reggaeton to create a dynamic and fun style that's all about expression and attitude. This class is an open-level, and is great for those with some dance class experience, but funk experience is not required!

What to Expect

Warm-Up: We’ll kick things off with a cardio-intensive warm-up to get your heart rate up and loosen up those hips, legs, and core. Expect to engage your whole body with movements that enhance flexibility and coordination.

Technique: You'll learn the essential grooves and rhythms that define Brazilian Funk, including:

• Quadradinho: Master this iconic move with hip isolations and core control.
• Booty Shaking, Mexe, Jogando na Bunda & More: Build confidence and strength as you work on booty pops, isolations, and full-body movements.
• Footwork (passinho) + Grooves: Get into the flow of the funk with fun, energetic footwork patterns that make your whole body move to the beat.

Choreography: The class builds a dynamic combo that builds on the foundations of Brazilian Funk. You’ll put everything together, combining footwork, hip movements, and attitude into a full routine set to popular Brazilian Funk tracks.
Cool Down: End with a well-deserved stretch session to relax your muscles and maintain flexibility after a fast-paced class.

Footwear: Sneakers with good support or bare feet, depending on your preference and the studio’s flooring.

Who This Class is For
Brazilian Funk is designed for anyone curious about this energetic and fun genre with at least 1 year of prior dance experience in any style. This class is taught at an open-level, intended for dancers of multiple levels of comfortability with the style. If you’re new to Brazilian Funk or looking to build confidence in body isolations and booty shaking, this is the class for you!

What You’ll Gain

• Body Confidence: Get comfortable with your body and learn how to move with power and precision.
• Strength & Endurance: Brazilian Funk is a full-body workout, strengthening your core, legs, lower back, and hips while boosting your cardio endurance.
• Rhythm & Musicality: Learn to connect your movements to the beats of the music, deepening your understanding of rhythm and musicality.

Join us for Brazilian Funk and experience the upbeat, electric energy of Rio as you shake, groove, and sweat your way through this fun-filled class!