05/29/2026
Samba Groove is a high-energy movement class rooted in Samba and guided by freedom and musicality. Blending elements of jazz and hip hop, this class invites dancers of all levels to explore rhythm, flow, and personal expression in a supportive space. Come as you are and leave feeling more connected to your body, your confidence, and your groove.
Samba Groove Workshop
Taught by Krisilyn Tony Frazier
Saturday, June27th@ 1:30-3p
$35 per person
Pre-Registration is required - register through the calendar on our website: dancetoledo.com/calendar
Krisilyn Tony Frazier began her Samba training in 2022 with Jamie Arôxa and Kiri Chapman, studying Samba no pé, zouk, and partner technique.
Her movement foundation is further enriched through training in Afro-diasporic dance forms, including Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Afro-Haitian, and Congolese styles, grounding her work in rhythm, cultural awareness, and embodied expression.
In March 2026, she hosted Jamie Arôxa and Kiri Chapman for the Annual Carnival Celebration Workshop at Paulette’s Studio of Dance in Toledo, Ohio.
She continues her mentorship and study with professor and professional Passista Alessandra Holanda since 2024. Krisilyn’s Samba journey is also rooted in the International Samba Congress (ISC) in Los Angeles, founded by Aninha Malandro, whose work has played a vital role in preserving and sharing Samba and Gafieira worldwide.
Through ISC, her training includes masterclasses with internationally recognized artists such as Laura BomBom, Gustavo Siqueira, Rainha Vânia Oliveira, Rainha Thai Rodrigues, Angelique Starks, and more.