Dance Class Rocha and Axé February 22

Later on in the week we were invited by a friend of ours to go to a dance class in downtown São Paulo.  This particular dance studio was two stories and bigger than I expected.  They had several classes going on at the same time.  That night however was a special class directed towards the music of Arrocha and Axé.  Axé is a music originating from where I served my mission in Bahia.  Basically it's a blend of Afro-Caribbean music like Reggae, Marcha and Calypso.  Arrocha on the other hand is a music that originated from the interior of Bahia, and although recently emerged has gained popularity quickly.  Both dances are choreographed dances, (line dances) instead of a more flexible couple dance.  It was definitely a cool experience, for example Anders and I learned the dance moves to a popular song called Camaro Amarello.  After a couple days though, I have to admit I forgot everything.  There's just no way to remember all those specific moves without practicing them on a regular basis!