The culture of Brazil is a colorful blend of different ethnicities. The African influences are strongest in the North. Afro-Brazilian dance is full of spontaneous, soulful, exotic, and dynamic movement that will energize your body and spirit. These classes present sequences and exercises to prepare the body for uplifting and exciting dances from northern Brazil. You will learn to develop rhythm & coordination, stay fit, relieve stress, and of course learn about Brazilian culture.

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Janete Silva is a dancer, choreographer, performer and educator from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. She has studied dance since childhood and her professional training includes Afro-Brazilian Traditional dances, Ballet, Modern, Capoeira (a Brazilian Martial Art) ,Silva Technique (Fuzion of Capoeira and Dance) and Silvestre Technique.

Janete has performed with many acclaimed local and international Companies, including Bale Folclórico da Bahia (Brazil), DanceBrazil (New York), Bahia Brazil (Los Angeles), Orquestra Popular da Bahia (Brazil), Freddiek Bratcher and Company (Miami), Brazil Skindo Company(Miami),Viver Brazil Dance Company (L.A), and Ballethnic Dance Company(ATL). Janete has also appeared as a dancer on Ivete Sangalo’s DVDs MTV ao Vivo and Maracana. She participated in the Lowell Folk Festival (Lowell), National Black Arts Festival (Georgia), the Brazilian Independence Day Celebration, Target’s Super Sabado! at El Museo del Barrio, and the Houston Brazilian Festival.

In addition to her extensive training, Janete teaches workshops throughout the United States and internationally and has performed in Musical Explorers 2014 at Carnegie Hall NYC. 

Janete is Assistant Director and Rehearsal Director for Silva Dance Company in NYC.