CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

This 4 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.

Samba Drills 4 an on-going training classes. This class focuses heavily on refining the fundamental technique required for dancers to progress to an advanced level. We work on technique, precision, endurance and refining essential movements with short drill combos. The class also includes musicality and freestyle work.

Completion of the Upper Intermediate Course is important before attending. This class is also ideal alongside other classes such as Drills 3 and Upper Intermediate.

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.
 
This class requires a solid foundation of Passista technique. Ideal alongside Projeto, Drills 5 or Roots class. Students should be comfortable in those classes to attend.

This course focuses on building the fundamental technique and movements for Brazilian Funk including body movement and footwork to give you a solid Funk foundation. With Funk Carioca as the base, the course also introduces variety in Funk styles to broaden your understanding of the culture of Funk.

Having completed the Funk Beginners Course or a basic foundation in Brazilian Funk movement is required to attend this course.

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 the Absolute Beginners Course, have some dance experience or Beginner Samba students who want to refresh the basics.

This course is designed to level up your skills and prepare dancers for our “On-going Training” classes. We refine the technique for fast Samba no pé and building resistencia (endurance). We refine and expand on Samba variations, hips, arms, footwork transitions, walks and body movement. We also work on freestyle and vibe.
 
This course is the essential next step up from Samba Intermediate and must be completed before attending any of the Drills classes.

Samba Drills level 5 is an advanced on-going training class focused on refining and progressing Samba technique, fitness and expanding the repertoire of movements. The class involves a range of drills, exercises and short combos designed to improve execution of Samba no pé and the Passista fundamentals with confidence.
 
Ideal as a regular training class. Students should be comfortable with Passista fundamentals and the pace and movements in Drills 4 before attending Drills 5.

This class focuses on Afro Brazilian movement and Afro movement from the diaspora (Africa and the Caribbean) as well as some Urban Afro. Roots class is the game-changer in having more meaning, feeling and vibe in your dancing overall. It is incredible for expanding body movement range and also connection in Samba.

Ideal for Samba dancers who want to have more authenticity in their dancing and anyone wanting to learn Afro movement. Open class. Suitable for all levels.

The Funk Intermediate course will level up your Funk skills. The course includes a wider repertoire of footwork, body movement and short choreos, as well as more variety across the Funk genres. Students will expand their technique and repertoire and build more confidence and swag in this course.

Completing our Funk Improvers (lvl 2) course is deal for attending this course or having a good foundation of Brazilian Funk movement.

This course focuses on improving your Samba basic technique and building your foundation movements. We build on Samba no pé Sapateado 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.

Samba Drills 3 is on-going training / Drills class. This class focuses on refining the fundamental technique that is essential for Samba dancers at levels 3 and 4. We drill Samba no pé, clean transitions, improve overall movements and transitions, work on endurance and building confidence in dancing.

Completion of the Samba Intermediate Course lvl 3 is important before attending. This class is also ideal alongside classes such as Samba Int, Upper Int and Drills 4.

Projeto is a pro level on-going training class based on the world-famous technique of Carlinhos Salgueiro and his Projeto. This class involves disciplined training, drills and short combos designed to refine Passista technique and styling and build Carnaval level endurance. We also focus on musicality, confidence and freestyle.

Ideal preparation for parading in Rio Carnaval or performing Samba. With instructor approval, this class is ideal alongside Passista class (lvl 6), Roots or Drill 5.

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.

Funk Open is an advanced level 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.

Having completed the Funk Intermediate (lvl 3) course or having an Intermediate level of Brazilian Funk is required to attend this class.