The Project
About Dancopedia
A community-built archive documenting Brazilian dance traditions, organized by style and region.
Our Mission
Bringing Brazilian dance culture to the world.
Dancopedia is an open archive dedicated to documenting and sharing the rich diversity of Brazilian dance. From the percussion-driven streets of Rio Carnival to the intimate dance halls of the Northeast, every style here carries a living cultural story — rooted in African, indigenous, and European traditions that have shaped Brazil over centuries.
Built for curious learners, dance enthusiasts, researchers, and anyone who wants to understand Brazil beyond its most famous moves. The collection grows through community submissions and is curated by our editorial team.
What You'll Find
Everything in one place.
Browse by Category
Traditional, Festival, Partner, and Pop — each category groups dances by their style and social context, from centuries-old forms to modern expressions.
Explore Categories →Explore by Region
Trace dance traditions back to their geographic roots across Rio de Janeiro, Northeastern Brazil, Pernambuco, and Bahia.
Explore Regions →Contribute a Dance
Know a Brazilian dance style not yet in the archive? Register, submit it for review, and help grow the collection for everyone.
Add a Dance →Start exploring.
Dive into the archive, browse the interactive map, or ask the AI dance guide anything about Brazilian culture.