CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

This 5 week short course is the perfect introduction to the vibrant world of Brazilian Samba in a supportive class environment. We break down and teach the basic technique and movements slowly, explain rhythm and timing clearly and share the joy and vibe of Samba so that everyone learns with ease and confidence.

This is the ideal course for anyone who wants to try Brazilian Samba. Perfect for those with no dance experience or no Samba experience.

This course focuses on building your Samba no pé technique and overall skills. We introduce Samba rotation and expand your range of footwork transitions and body movement. We continue to work on hips and arms and increase Samba speed and fitness. We also work on incorporating more “gingado” (vibe / swing) in your Samba.
 
Ideal after completing 2 x rounds of the Samba Improvers or for intermediate Samba dancers who have had a break and are returning to Samba.

Learn the fundamental technique and movements required for dancing Brazilian Funk. In this course you will learn the correct technique for executing the signature booty, hip and body movements used in Funk as well basic footwork. We also focus on understanding the rhythm and vibe of Brazilian Funk and culture.

Ideal for absolute beginners or anyone wanting to learn the fundamentals of Brazilian Funk. No experience in dancing Funk or Brazilian dance is necessary.

In this course you will learn technique for the Samba basic step including foundation footwork and hip movement. We also work on arm placement, basic body movement and simple transitions. We teach and break down the timing and movements in fine detail to ensure that everyone in class learns at a comfortable pace.

Ideal for those who have completed our Absolute Beginners Course, or who have done less than 10 Samba Classes elsewhere.

Samba Drills is on-going training / Drills class. This class focuses on refining the fundamental technique that is essential for Samba dancers. We drill Samba no pé, clean transitions, improve overall movements and transitions, work on endurance and building confidence in dancing.

Funk Open is an open class. From the latest trends and occasional classic to some Urban fusion, classes will focus on short choreos each week with advanced technique, body movement, footwork and swag. These classes are designed to level up your Funk game and will include various styles of Funk from across Brazil.

This course focuses on improving your Samba basic technique and building your foundation movements. We build on Samba no pé technique, hip isolations, basic travel, simple caminhadas (walks) and transition steps. We also work on weight placement and control of your movements for smooth transitions.
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Ideal for those who have completed the Samba Beginners level 1 Course or those who have knowledge of the Samba basics and want to improve their skills.

This class focuses on Passista “show” styling and performance skills. Students learn short choreography combos each week from different instructors for variety in styling and vibe. Designed to help students develop their own Passista performance style, we focus on dancing with feeling, musicality, confidence, precision and presence.