Brazil in Motion: Afro-Brazilian & Carnival Dance Workshops
Bellas da Silveira
20 June | Time: 12:30 & 15:00 | Venue: Broomhall Centre
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ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS
Join Brazilian artist Bellas da Silveira for two joyful, participatory dance workshops exploring Afro-Brazilian traditions and the vibrant movement culture of Rio de Janeiro’s street carnival. Open to all levels, the sessions introduce rhythms and dances such as Coco, Maracatu, and carnival styles inspired by blocos, Axé, and Funk Carioca. Through guided movement, rhythm, and collective energy, participants experience Brazilian culture through the body rather than words.
Led by an artist from Rio, these workshops celebrate migration, resilience, and cultural exchange, creating a welcoming space where people can move, connect, and share in the powerful traditions that shape Brazil’s popular culture.
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There are two workshop times to choose from. Each workshop has its own ticket link.
Workshop 1: 12:30 - 14:00 - for Tickets, click here
Workshop 2: 15:00 - 16:30 - for Tickets, click here
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Bellas da Silveira is a Black trans dancer, performer, and workshop facilitator from Rio de Janeiro working across Afro-Brazilian dance, carnival arts, and somatic movement practices. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Dance from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and has developed a practice that brings together popular dance traditions, performance, and community engagement.
Her work centres on movement as a form of cultural memory, drawing from Afro-Brazilian rhythms, Rio’s street carnival traditions, and contemporary movement practices. Bellas has delivered participatory workshops and performances in Brazil and across Europe, including London, Paris, and Sheffield, working with diverse audiences in cultural institutions, festivals, and community spaces.
Her workshops create accessible and welcoming environments where people of all backgrounds can connect through movement, rhythm, and collective celebration.
EVENT INFO
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£8 | £6 | £2
For more information about our ticketing approach, please visit:
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Workshop 1
Doors Open: 12:15
Running Time: 12:30 - 14:00Workshop 2
Doors Open: 14:45
Running Time: 15:00 - 16:30 -
Accessibility Information to be updated soon.
If you have any questions about your access needs in the meantime, please contact info@migrationmattersfestival.co.uk using the subject line ‘Accessibility at the festival’
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Age Guidance: All Ages
Content Warning: There are no content warnings for this event
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Photography Credit: Carol Montenegro