Who We Are

Samba Colorado is a grassroots Brazilian Dance and Drum School, Company, and Arts Organization ignited by the thrill and passion of Brazilian music and dance. The organization is devoted to fostering and educating our community through Samba and African Brazilian dance tradition, music, storytelling, and arts education while improving individual life enrichment through a positively conscious, inclusive, and diverse environment. 

We welcome everyone, regardless of age, gender identity, ability, disability, race, body type, religion, culture, or ethnicity. No matter who you are or where you come from, you are valued and appreciated here.

How it began

Kebrina Josefina De Jesús established Samba Colorado in 2013 as Colorado’s first POC (Person of Color) founded Brazilian dance school and company. She has brought together people from all walks of life in an artistic, educational, and positive community by sharing the joy and beauty of Samba and African Brazilian dance.

Our Mission

Samba Colorado is devoted to fostering and educating our community through Samba and African Brazilian dance tradition, music, storytelling, and Arts Education while improving individual life enrichment through a positively conscious, inclusive, and diverse environment.

Our Values

We are an equal opportunity organization and welcome all ages, gender identities, abilities, disabilities, races, body types, religions, cultures, and ethnicities. You are welcome here.

Our Supporters

Our fiscal sponsorship program, powered by the Boulder County Arts Alliance, makes your donations to Samba Colorado tax-deductible. Your contribution helps us sustain our mission of promoting and preserving Brazilian arts through vibrant programs, engaging workshops, and unforgettable performances. Make a difference now by making a tax-deductible donation to Samba Colorado! Let’s work together to promote and preserve the unique and colorful world of Brazilian arts and culture!

What We Offer

Event Entertainment

Book Us For Entertainment

You can hire Samba Colorado dancers and/or musicians for your upcoming event! We offer private and community performances for corporate events, fundraisers, festivals, concerts, weddings, and team building, and more!

Arts Education for public/private school

Arts Education for public/private school

Samba Colorado offers a wide variety of programs from K-12th grade from workshops, to assemblies, cultural performances, and after-school programs. Previous offerings from K-12th grade include the Denver International School, Bixby, Free Horizon Montessori, Regis Jesuit High School, and Denver Public School's Middle & High School Day of Dance.

Higher Education

Higher Education

Samba Colorado is available for in-person learning and teaches in public and private schools as well as at colleges and universities. Our previous higher education teaching locations include University of Colorado, Boulder, University of Colorado, Denver.

Community Classes, Private, and Group Dance Lessons

Community Classes, Private, and Group Dance Lessons

Come to any of our community weekly dance classes. Or consider taking advantage of private lessons to enhance individual dance techniques 1:1 with an instructor. Prefer a group setting? Our small group lessons are perfect for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, bachelorette parties, and more.

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