Brazilian Samba
TORONTO BRAZILIAN SAMBA LESSONS
Lift up your spirit and improve your fitness level by learning one of the sexiest and most energetic dances coming up straight from Brazil.
UPCOMING COURSE (Level 1)
Thursdays, Jan 11 – Feb 29, 2023, 6-7pm
OUR SAMBA CLASSES
The national dance of Brazil is perhaps one of the most energetic and exhilarating dances! These courses will focus on Samba no Pé, the carnival style variation used by passistas (soloist samba dancers) in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. We break the steps in a clear and methodical way, providing you with a framework to learn this fast synchopated dance, its body movements and flavor. Our Toronto Brazilian Samba program currently has 2 levels:
Samba
Level 1
Beginner level classes that break down the basic samba step, body movement more common in samba, as well as basic footwork combinations such as:
- Samba no pé: miudinho, passista
- Balanço
- "S" single, double, forward, backward, lateral
- Cruzado
- Contratempos
- Trocadilho
- Rebolado
- Picadilho
- Trança
Samba
Level 2
Intermediate level classes that continue working on the technique of the basic step, as well as introduce more intricate footwork such as:
- Samba no pé: passista, malandreado
- Trança variations
- Concepts of improvisation
- Cruzado
- Cruzados saltados
- Escovinhas
- Picadilhos
- Puladinhos
- Contrá
No Partner Needed
You do not need a partner to join any of our salsa classes.
Class Attire
We recommend workout clothes that can show hip movement well. Flat footwear (runners, dance sneakers) is recommended for level 1 and dance shoes with heels for level 2.