The word ‘axé’ (pronunciation “ashea”) means power and energy, and the Axé dance reflects this synergy. It is a solo dance that started in 1992 during the Brazilian Carnival season in Bahia when the Axé rhythm replaced the Lambada. It is s ... [ More ]

The word ‘axé’ (pronunciation “ashea”) means power and energy, and the Axé dance reflects this synergy. It is a solo dance that started in 1992 during the Brazilian Carnival season in Bahia when the Axé rhythm replaced the Lambada. It is strongly influenced by African Dance movements and it is one of the most popular dances at the Brazilian Carnival, especially in the state of Bahia. It is an extremely happy and high-energy dance with lots of hip and arms movements. [ Less ]