Passinho, a vibrant dance style originating from Rio de Janeiro's favelas, received official recognition as an "intangible cultural heritage" in Rio. This designation was the result of a law proposed ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It all started with nifty leg movements, strong steps backwards and forwards, paced to Brazilian funk music. Then it adopted moves from break dancing, samba, capoeira, frevo — ...

With the World Cup right around the corner, you're likely to hear some sizzling sounds that will make you want to sway those hips. After all, dancing is as much a part of the Brazilian soul as soccer.