Curious about Brazilian Dance and Music? Take a class!
Join us for weekly community classes in Denver, Colorado to experience the exhilarating and healing art of Samba, African Brazilian Dance, and Drumming. Classes are taught by our Founder and Artistic Director and guest teachers from the company.
Classes are open to all levels of experience, beginners are welcome, and we are a proud ally of LGBTQ and POC. This is a safe space to make art.
Our Weekly Classes
TUESDAYS – African Brazilian Dance
Class time
6:00pm – Beginner African Brazilian Dance
7:15pm – All Level African Brazilian Dance with live drumming (please bring gratuity to tip the musicians)
What to expect
In these classes you will learn the fundamentals of Brazilian and African dances of the diaspora including folkloric, Orixá and Silvestre inspired dance. We will start with a warm-up and work on cardio, strength, endurance, and choreography.
Location
Denver Dance Center: 2496 W 2nd Ave Unit 3, Denver, CO 80223
THURSDAYS – Samba
Class Time
6:00pm – Beginner Samba
7:15pm – Intermediate Samba (closed class for company and ensemble members only and not open to the public)
What to expect
In this class you will learn different Brazilian samba dances such as Samba no pé, Roots of Samba, and Carnival Dances. You will also get an introduction to Portuguese samba vocabulary and cultural elements of samba. We will focus on speed, endurance, and choreography.
Location
Edit at River North: 3463 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205 (2 doors up from the main foyer entrance)
SATURDAYS- Brazilian Drumming
4-week series: Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, & Feb. 12. *Stay tuned for future dates*
Class Time
3:30pm – 4:45pm – Intro to Brazilian Drumming (Instruments provided)
What to expect
Interested in learning, playing, and performing Brazilian percussion techniques? You can start learning instrumentation, musicality, and percussion styles inspired by the music of Brazil. Instruments are provided and no experience is necessary. This class is taught by Michael Paff who has studied and played in Bahia, Brazil, and has experienced the next-level revelry of these styles.
Location
Edit at River North: 3463 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205 (2 doors up from the main foyer entrance)
Price
- Community Membership and Unlimited Monthly Classes: $160.00
- 4-class card: $90.00
- Per class drop in: $25.00 (can pay via Venmo/PayPal day of)
- $99.00 summer special offered for new students (unlimited monthly classes)
- Student discount with ID and partial scholarships available.
- Discounts available if you pay online in advance.
How to purchase classes
We offer many ways to pay for classes:
- Cash day of class for drop-ins
- Paypal: sambacoloradodance@gmail.com at class
- Venmo: @SambaColorado at class
- Online (discount available for registering in advance): here
Sorry, there are no refunds, exchanges, or credits.
First time attending a class?
Complete our Liability Form in advance to save time and bring it with you to class or email to info@sambacolorado.com.
