Segura o Tchan comes from É o Tchan, the axé group from Salvador, Brazil, whose 1995 hit turned the phrase into a carnival anthem across the country. The song's simple repeated chorus and hip-focused choreography, performed by the group's dancers, made it easy for audiences to learn and copy at parties and street carnivals. It remained a staple of Brazilian dance classes and fitness choreography for decades, with instructors online reviving the routine for new audiences who know it as a joyful retro dance moment.