Academia Danças do Mundo / Lisboa
Dance begins
with listening.
With Afonso Costa, learn to hear the music and find your own step.
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Rhythm notebook
01 / The first step
listen
feel the rhythm
take the first step
Your feet mark the rhythm; your body finds the way.
Afonso Costa
Rhythm notebook
02 / Salsa
Listen. Share. Dance.
Cuban & Puerto Rican
Salsa
One music. Many ways to meet.
Discover the dialogue between rhythm and movement, in Cuban salsa and Puerto Rican salsa. From your first steps to a deeper understanding of the dance.
- Explore
- Musicality, connection and movement
- Levels
- Beginners to advanced
Rhythm notebook
03 / Bachata
The rhythm tells a story.
Dominican roots
Bachata
Dominicana
Start with the rhythm.
Get to know Dominican bachata through its music, its roots and the simple pleasure of dancing together. A welcoming place to begin.
- Explore
- Rhythm, footwork and partnership
- Level
- Beginners
Rhythm notebook
04 / Rock n’ Roll
Make room for a little swing.
Rhythm & good company
Rock
n’ Roll
Bring some swing to your week.
Find the pulse, learn the steps and enjoy the exchange with your partner. Build your confidence one dance at a time.
- Explore
- Timing, turns and connection
- Levels
- Beginners and intermediate
Rhythm notebook
05 / Social dances
Come as you are.
An introduction to social dance
Two left feet?
You're in the right place.
Pés de Chumbo is a gentle, structured introduction to dancing with a partner. Discover different rhythms and grow your confidence at your own pace.
- Explore
- Balance, rhythm and confidence
- Level
- Starting from the very beginning
A different rhythm on every page. Choose a tab.
The person behind the notebook
Afonso Costa.
Dance, music, culture.
A teacher, a curious listener and a host. At Danças do Mundo, Afonso brings together the music, the stories and the people behind each dance.
Meet Afonso ↗Bora Dançar!
His conversations about dance, on Rádio Movimento.
A first visit
Shall we dance?
Tell us what you would like to try. We'll help you find the right class and confirm the current times.
5€ published trial-class price
Days, availability and current terms are confirmed by the academy.