The night includes a DJ for the swing lesson, drinks, silent auction and Purdy’s first local book signing since the release of her biography, “On My Own Two Feet: The Journey from Losing My Legs to ...

HAYWARD -- In Brazil, the Rhythm of Samba is everywhere and in just weeks those same sounds will fill the air right here in the Bay Area at San Francisco's 45th annual Carnaval celebration and parade.

Former UW Husky and World Cup soccer goalie Hope Solo dons sequins and spray-tan for a stint on “Dancing with the Stars,” airing at 8 p.m. Monday on ABC. Here’s a quick recap of last week: The dance: ...

Queensland University of Technology provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. All eyes are on Brazil and its vibrant culture, with the FIFA World Cup now into its third week and Rio de ...

The Asakusa Samba Carnival has grown from modest beginnings in 1981 to become one of Asia’s largest summer festivals, attracting 500,000 spectators each year. With about 4,000 participants in 18 teams ...

From Rio’s carnival to the televised coverage of the World Cup the rhythm of samba has become such a ubiquitous musical representation of Brazil it is in danger of becoming a cliché. But a new show, ...

I do not remember there being a World Cup where the Brazilian team was not one of the favourites. Even on their worst days they were expected to win and this World Cup season they have got a great ...

With little ones safely strapped around their necks, these new mothers are helping their babies get a step ahead of the rest with special dance classes. The group of young mothers are learning how to ...

Businessman and former Apprentice contestant Thomas Skinner returns this week with a Salsa performed to Bonkers by Dizzee Rascal and Arman Van Helden. He and his partner Amy Dowden have a score of 16 ...