# Event Details

- **Event Name**: JONGO: Afro-Brazilian Circle Dance
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Come dance Jongo! Experience the rhythm, joy, and vibrant energy of this Afro-Brazilian circle danceAbout this EventJongo is a traditional Afro-Brazilian cultural expression rooted in the African heritage of communities in southeastern Brazil. It brings together singing, drumming, and dance, traditionally performed in a circle, creating a powerful space for connection, celebration, and cultural expression.Jongo was created and practiced by enslaved African men and women who were forced to work on coffee plantations in southeastern Brazil. Despite the violence and oppression they endured, they used music, movement, and spirituality to preserve their cultural traditions and express their experiences. Through songs and dances, they often addressed their struggles and sought protection and strength through their faith in Catholic saints and African deities.Today, Jongo continues to be an important expression of Afro-Brazilian identity, memory, resilience, and ancestral heritage.Come and experience JONGO! No experience necessary. All ages welcome!About the Teacher:Rosely Conz, M.F.A2026 Outstanding Creative Works Award, UCCSComunidade Jongo Dito Ribeiro  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/54b998d0-a3ba-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn3S9QvUlLE&t=16s
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colorado-springs/jongo-afro-brazilian-circle-dance/100001998467493069
- **Event Categories**: fitness
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour
  - Location: 525 E Fountain Blvd
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Colorado Springs
- **state**: CO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 525 E Fountain Blvd
- **lat**: 38.8209951
- **long**: -104.8156857
- **full address**: 525 E Fountain Blvd, 525 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is JONGO: Afro-Brazilian Circle Dance being held?
  - **A:** JONGO: Afro-Brazilian Circle Dance takes place on Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 525 E Fountain Blvd, 525 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing JONGO: Afro-Brazilian Circle Dance?
  - **A:** JONGO: Afro-Brazilian Circle Dance is organized by Brazilian Cultural Arts Project.

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