Brazilian Movement mit Maria Assis – Dance on the High Line

Come join us to dance on the High Line! Brazilian movement is a unique and fun combination of Samba reggae from Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, and West African and Latino beats. All levels are welcome. This event is free and open to the public. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes to move around in. Water will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. All levels are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes to move around in. Water will be provided. Advance registration is encouraged. Walk-ups are welcome. The event is rain or shine—the event space is fully covered. In the event of extreme weather, this program may be canceled for the health and safety of our visitors and staff. If a cancellation is necessary, Eventbrite registrants will be notified via email and we will post an update on our website. Registration links will be added closer to the event date. Stay tuned! Wednesday, September 9, 2026 6:30 – 7:30pm Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:30 – 7:30pm About the instructor Maria Assis Silva is a dance and fitness instructor. She has been teaching for 18 years. It is her passion to inspire and motivate others to have fun and feel good. Danza afrobrasileña con Maria AssisUna combinación única y divertida de samba reggae de Bahía y Río de Janeiro, y ritmos de África Occidental y Latinoamérica. 与Maria Assis一起纵情非洲-巴西舞 加入我们，一起在高线公园上纵情舞动！非洲-巴西舞是一门与众不同且乐趣无穷的舞蹈课程，融合了来自巴西巴伊亚、里约热内卢的桑巴雷鬼舞步和西非与拉丁的节奏。 欢迎所有年龄段和体能水平的人士参加。 Afro-Brazilian dance is part of our High Line Wellness programming, designed specifically with older adults in mind. Adults of any age are invited to join the High Line to learn, move, have fun, and connect with neighbors. Wellness activities, educational sessions, cultural engagements, and other events are offered on and near the park, in collaboration with local community-based organizations that serve older adults in Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, and on the West Side of Manhattan. By attending this event, you agree that photos and/or video footage of you may be taken, and you grant your permission to Friends of the High Line and its agents/licensees to use such photos/footage for promotional and other purposes. We encourage all persons with disabilities to attend. To request additional information regarding accessibility or accommodations at a program, please email programs@thehighline.org. Program venues are accessible via wheelchair, and ASL interpretation can be arranged two weeks in advance. If you require registration information for this event in Spanish or Simplified Chinese, contact us at programs@thehighline.org. By signing up for this event, you agree that Friends of the High Line may use your information in accordance with the terms of our Privacy Policy. Guardian is the Lead Wellness Sponsor of the High Line. High Line Programs and accessibility are made possible, in part, by New York City Council, under the leadership of Speaker Julie Menin.