Curious about Brazilian Dance and Music? Take a class!
Join us for weekly community classes 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 BIPOC. This is a safe space to make art.
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WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE
TUESDAY
All Level Samba
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
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: Denver Dance Center: 2496 W 2nd Ave Unit 3, Denver, CO 80223
TUESDAY
All Level African Brazilian Dance with Live Drumming
Class time: 7:00pm-8:15pm
What to expect: In this class, 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. Please tip your musicians.
Location: Denver Dance Center: 2496 W 2nd Ave Unit 3, Denver, CO 80223
SATURDAY
Brazilian Drumming
Special Note: we offer pop-up drumming classes throughout the Denver Metro and Boulder area, so the location may change month to month. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for class updates and announcements!
Class Time: 3:30pm-4:45pm
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.
Pop-up OUTDOOR location for April and May 2022: La Raza Park, 1501 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80211
Dates: Saturday, April 23rd, April 30th, May 7, and *Sunday, May 15
*Sunday, May 15 will be at Alexa’s Dance Factory, 3911 Norwood Dr. Unit D, Littleton, CO from 1:00pm-2:30 pm to rehearse with Samba Colorado dancers.
Price
- Monthly Community Membership for Unlimited Dance Classes: $160.00
- 4-dance class card: $90.00
- Brazilian Drumming class: $115 for full 5-week series, $25 drop in
- Dance or drum class drop in: $25.00 (can pay via Venmo/PayPal day at class)
- $99.00 summer special offered for new students (unlimited monthly dance classes)
- Student discount with ID and partial scholarships available.
How to purchase classes
We offer many ways to pay for classes:
- Online: https://www.vagaro.com/sambacolorado
- Cash day of class for drop-ins
- Paypal: sambacoloradodance@gmail.com at class
- Venmo: @SambaColorado at class
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.
