Comunidade Julio Otoni

Break Dancing

Since introducing breakdancing into Tio Lino (Rocinha) over 18 months ago, we have seen incredible results. The demographics of the children we are working with can easily connect with Hip Hop culture. More so than any other class, the breakdance students look up to their professors as role models. They believe that they can be breakdancers and, more importantly, they want to be. 

Thus, it was our goal to expand our classes this year to scale our impact through breakdancing. It is our pleasure to announce a new partnership with a small community center in the Comunidade Julio Ontoni. Our staff will be offering two breakdancing lessons a week to the children who attend the community center, expanding our impact throughout the city.