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dança afro-brasileira

[ˈdɐ̃sɐ ˌafɾo bɾaziˈlɛjɾɐ]
nounfemininepl: danças afro-brasileiras
Afro-Brazilian dance
1. A style of dance that blends African rhythms and movements with Brazilian cultural elements, originating from the African diaspora in Brazil
Afro-Brazilian dance is deeply rooted in the history and culture of enslaved Africans in Brazil.
A dança afro-brasileira tem raízes profundas na história e cultura dos africanos escravizados no Brasil.
2. Dance forms that incorporate African-influenced movements, music, and spiritual traditions, including styles such as samba, maculelê, and orixá-inspired dances
She learned Afro-Brazilian dance to connect with her heritage.
Ela aprendeu dança afro-brasileira para se conectar com sua herança.
NYC Slang
Black dance / African diaspora dance
Synonyms
dança africanadança de origem africanadança negra brasileira

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dança afro-brasileira
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Bahia
dança afro-brasileira / dança dos orixás
Often incorporates spiritual and religious elements, particularly Candomblé traditions
Rio de Janeiro
dança afro-brasileira / samba
Frequently associated with samba and carnival culture
São Paulo
dança afro-brasileira
Used in academic and cultural institutional contexts
Portugal
dança afro-brasileira
Same term used, recognized as Brazilian cultural expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

dançar ao ritmo das raízes africanas (dance to the rhythm of African roots)
movimento de corpo e alma (movement of body and soul)
herança através da dança (heritage through dance)
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