The Brazilian people are cheerful individuals who love to have a good time. Throughout the centuries, they have developed a variety of forms to express their joy for life. One of the ways is the exuberant Samba.
This African-influenced Samba is musical genre and dance style with various forms, which always include a strong presence of drums. Samba is popularly known as the musical expression of Rio de Janeiro, and is recognized worldwide as a symbol of Brazil. It has even been recognized by UNESCO as a Heritage of Humanity.
The most popular form of Samba worldwide is the Carnival Samba, an extremely happy and energetic form of music and dance, performed mainly during Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival. Each year there are large two or three-hour long parades where dancers from various Samba schools dance and play instruments, wearing lavish costumes.
There are a couple of dance schools where you can learn to dance Samba in Barcelona. Here is our selection:
Samba Barcelona
Samba Barcelona is the only dance school in Barcelona that is specialized in Samba, offering also classes of Axé Bahia, and Afro-Brazilian dance. The classes are taught by Ana Nushu, a professional dancer who has performed and taught in various countries in the world.
For those who can’t commit to attending the weekly classes, Samba Barcelona also offers workshops.
Samba Barcelona is located at Carrer de Méndez Núñez, 4.
At Bailongu, students can learn to dance Contemporary Afro, Bachata, Classical Ballet, Ballroom Dancing, Bharatanatyam, Bollywood, Burlesque, Caribbean Dancing, Musical Comedy, Creative Dancing, Oriental Dancing, Salsa, Oriental Fusion, Hip Hop, Kizomba, Lindy Hop, Modern Jazz, Rock and Roll, Swing, Sueltus, Tango, Timba, Twerking, as well as Samba and Axé.
Bailongu is located at Passatge d’Utset, 11-13.
Escuela Fortaleza is a dance school with branches in Madrid, Barcelona, Guadalajara and Alcorcón. The school teaches Batucada, a percussion class with Samba rhythms, and Samba dance classes.
Isadora Bruc
Isadora Bruc dance school is located at Carrer de Méndez Nuñez, 4.
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