Funkinas Joga Pro Mundo - Dance Workshop

🇧🇷 Brazilian Funk & Brega Funk Dance Workshop – Melbourne Premiere! 🇧🇷

Presented by Funkinas

For the first time in Melbourne, dive into the electric world of Brazilian Funk and Brega Funk with this immersive 3-hour workshop that blends movement, culture, and community. This global event series, created by Funkinas, has already made waves in Barcelona and Mexico City — and now it’s Melbourne’s turn.

🗓 Date: Friday, 18th July
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Pulse Studios
🎟 Limited spots available – book early!

🌍 What is Funkinas?
Founded by renowned international artist Brayina Cortes, Funkinas is a global dance project dedicated to preserving and sharing the authentic culture of Funk Carioca and Brega Funk, with members from over seven countries. This workshop is proudly hosted by three of its talented international members:

🧡 Meet Your Instructors

Clau Aparicio
Choreographer, dancer, and Pilates instructor from Bolivia, Clau holds a degree in Dance Theatre and has a deep passion for Brazilian Funk and Brega Funk. She was runner-up at the 2024 Australian Twerk Championship and in 2025 proudly represented Australia at the World Twerk Freestyle Finals, placing in the Top 8 worldwide. She is also a pioneer of Twerk in Bolivia, combining stage performance with community empowerment through dance.

Anny
Dancer, philosopher, and activist committed From Chile to exploring bodily expression through pelvic dance. For over four years, she has specialised in Twerk and Brazilian Funk (Funk Carioca, BregaFunk, and Passinho), approaching these dance forms as powerful tools for soul healing, empowerment, personal safety, and chakra activation. Her training spans across Latin America, Europe, and Brazil, where she had worked with renowned artists and immersed themselves in the cultural roots of Funk within the favelas.

Judith
Dancer from Mexico with over five years of experience exploring different styles, with a strong focus on pelvic dance. She has trained in workshops and events alongside international artists who have profoundly shaped her connection to movement and expression. For more than two years, she has immersed herself in Funk and Brega Funk, styles that have captivated her with their joyful, liberating, and empowering energy. She has embarked on a path of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment, and she is passionate about sharing their transformative vibe with others.

🎯 What to Expect:

• Cultural Talk – Discover the history, roots, and evolution of Funk Carioca and Brega Funk

• Technique Breakdown – Learn foundational moves and body mechanics rooted in Afro-Brazilian street culture

• Choreography Session – End the night with a fun, empowering routine that ties everything together

Whether you're a dancer, teacher, or just curious to explore something new, this is your chance to connect with the music, stories, and spirit of Brazil’s most exciting dance styles — led by dancers who live and breathe the culture.

💥 Come ready to move, learn, and celebrate!

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