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Bolero is a very popular "Dança de Salão" in Brazil. The Bolero practiced in Brazil is different from the way it is practiced worldwide. The Brazilian Bolero blends its Spanish roots with influences from other Latin American countries like Cuba, Puerto Rico and Argentina and is danced in a romantic way and slow pace.
Forro is a rhythm from the North-East of Brazil. It's a mix of Baião, Xote, Coco and Xaxado. In Brazil it's one of the most popular music genres danced everywhere, by everyone of all ages.
Samba no Pé or Samba Solo is danced to the most popular rhythm in Brazil and has its origine in Africa. In her classes Juliana uses Samba de Roda, Samba de Batucada, Samba Reggae and other important and powerful rhythms like Frevo, Côco, Ciranda and Afro-Brazilian to teach rhythm, musicality, movement, and posture with Samba no Pé.
In Brazil, Gafieira is danced in ballrooms with live music to various rhythms such as Samba Cancão, Bossa Nova, Pagode and Samba Rock. It is an elegant and creative partner dance which has elements of Tango and Bolero. Gafieira unites people of all ages and social classes where, in total harmony, the musical melody and corporal improvisation join in an absolute and divine interpretation.
At 17, I was first taken by the Gafieira rhythm, accompanied by my father who used to frequent the same Gafieira circles in his youth. I learned, and still learn today, with the old masters to show respect for the art of the music-movement integration: a complete and perfect dialog. Juliana Braga