Wednesdays, 6pm | 677 Davie St | Mar 11th-April 15th | 677 Davie St, The Dance Centre

FREE TRIAL CLASS- WEDNESDAY MAR 4TH

The Session: This is the beginner-friendly samba class you’ve been waiting for! Whether you’ve been wanting to try to learn samba, or you want to build your confidence by giving yourself a new goal to achieve- this is the session for you. Participants will learn basic samba technique, styling, and vocabulary in a weekly-class format. Participants will exhibit their style and performance skills in a new piece of choreography that will both challenge them and enhance their samba training by putting it all on display for a Spring Recital performance in a gorgeous professional theatre for their friends and family to attend on Saturday, May 9th at the Dance Centre Theatre.

The entire performance package includes 6 hours of in-class instruction, and an additional hour of dress rehearsal and an additional open-studio day of practice time to make sure you are feeling your very best before you get on stage. Performing is not mandatory, but we urge all of our students to strive for the stage!

Students may also get other opportunities to perform at various festivals and latin cultural events throughout June, July and August (TBD). While attendance for all performances is not required, it is always encouraged to take all performance opportunities!


Instructor: Carine

Investment: Performance fees go towards coordinating your performance, ordering and shipping your costume, extra rehearsal time, and hiring a professional photographer for the performance. Performance participants have the option to RENT or BUY their performance costume. Costume payments (or deposit) and performance confirmations are due by March 18th. Performance fees are a one-time-per-session fee if you are enrolled in 2 classes this session, you only need to pay ONE performance fee. Reach out to Halie for your rebate code to use at checkout.

$150 - 6-weeks of class + instruction (Does not include costume or performance)
$99- performance fee + rental of your costume (to be returned at the end of the session)
$150- performance fee + keep your costume

Costumes:

-Costume will be a glittering gold look with blue and green sequins and fringe for a Brazilian-flag-coloured look.
-Costumes can be purchased using a payment plan
-Costumes do not need to be purchased right away, but must have a deposit paid before March 18th
-Costumes are selected by the choreographer and purchased by the student based on their own measurements and sizing choices at their own discretion.

 Important Dates:

-Wednesday, April 22nd, 6-9pm: Mandatory session 1 extra practice, so students can get a refresh on session 1 choreographies before dress rehearsal

-Saturday, April 25th, time TBD: Open-studio, students may attend and utilize the space to practice their performance numbers with instructor guidance available

-Wednesday, May 6th, 6-9pm: Mandatory Dress Rehearsal + Show Run-through (in-studio)

-Saturday, May 9th: Show day, plan to be at the theatre (at the Dance Centre) in late morning/early afternoon until showtime

Wednesdays, 7pm | Mar 11-April 15th | 677 Davie St, The Dance Centre

Drop-in/Placement Class on Wednesday, Mar 4th
Please note, there will be no classes on Wednesday, April 29th

The Session: This performance challenge program is built for samba dancers at an experienced-beginner or intermediate level. In this program, dancers will strengthen their fundamental skills, build their samba movement vocabulary, and improve their samba speed and freestyle abilities. Participants will exhibit their Samba no Pe and performance skills in a new piece of choreography in a stunning costume that will both challenge them and enhance their samba training by putting it all on display for a Spring Recital performance in a gorgeous professional theatre for their friends and family to attend on Saturday, May 9th.

Students may also get other opportunities to perform at various festivals and Latin-American, Caribbean, and African cultural events throughout July and August (TBD). While attendance for all performances is not required, it is always encouraged to take all performance opportunities!

Instructor: Halie
Choreo: Zé do Caroço- Leci Brandao

Investment: 2 and 3-month financing available upon request.
Costume payments (or deposit) and performance confirmations are due by January 21st

Performance fees go towards coordinating your performance, ordering and shipping your costume, extra rehearsal time, and hiring a professional photographer for the performance. Performance fees are a one-time-per-session fee if you are enrolled in 2 classes this session, you only need to pay ONE performance fee. Reach out to Halie for your rebate code to use at checkout. Performance participants have the option to RENT or BUY their performance costume. 

$150 - 6-weeks of class + instruction (Does not include costume or performance)

$50 performance fee- I already paid for my costume in session 1.

Costumes: This session there is no dedicated costume fee. You will be sourcing your own costumes. Bring your own denim/jean shorts, and a silver sparkly top/bra/bodysuit of your choosing. Bras from session 1 costumes can absolutely be used. In class we’ll talk about options for really uniform styling so we can look just like the passista alas in Rio that we admire so greatly!


-Costumes can be purchased using a payment plan
-Performance confirmation must be received no later than March 18th if no performance fee payment has yet been made.
-Costumes are selected by the choreographer and purchased by the student based on their own measurements and sizing choices at their own discretion.
-Participants must be able to retain and perform choreography at an intermediate level. Directors reserve the right to divert participants to a more appropriate level where necessary. Dancers may be directed to co-enroll in continued skill development with private lessons or regular attendance of another class in order to perform. 

Important Dates:
-Wednesday, March 18th: Last day to confirm you will be performing or you will be spaced-out of the dance. 

 -Wednesday, April 22nd, 6-9pm: Mandatory session 1 extra practice, so students can get a refresh on session 1 choreographies before dress rehearsal

-Saturday, April 25th, time TBD: Open-studio, students may attend and utilize the space to practice their performance numbers with instructor guidance available

-Wednesday, May 6th, 6-9pm: Mandatory Dress Rehearsal + Show Run-through (in-studio)

-Saturday, May 9th: Show day, plan to be at the theatre (at the Dance Centre) in late morning/early afternoon until showtime

Wednesdays, 8pm | 677 Davie St | Mar 11-April 15th | The Dance Centre

If you have not been regularly taking samba classes the last 3 months, or are unsure of your level, students are invited to register for a “placement class” to gauge if their skillset is suited for performance at this level. Dancers are also welcome to register for this class for the “push” of the level without the stress of performing.

The Session: In this performance challenge program, participants will exhibit their style and performance skills in a detailed piece of production-style choreography that will both challenge them and enhance their samba + passista training by putting it all on display for a Spring Recital performance in a gorgeous professional theatre for their friends and family to attend on Saturday, May 9th at the Dance Centre Theatre.The entire performance package includes 6 hours of in-class instruction, and an additional hour of dress rehearsal and an additional open-studio day of practice time to make sure you are feeling your very best before you get on stage. Performing is not mandatory, but we urge all of our students to strive for the stage!

Students may also get other opportunities to perform at various festivals and Latin-American, Caribbean, and African cultural events throughout July and August (TBD). While attendance for all performances is not required, it is always encouraged to take all performance opportunities!

Instructor: Carine
Choreo:  Camaleônico (Sambas de Enredo)

An Enredo (Samba School: Imperatriz, 2026) that was created to celebrate personal expression, and to revere life as the party it is. Single https://open.spotify.com/track/1TYm0wktxFrDQVTfYTyAqv?si=bcdbd758df3c48d2
The 2026 Imperatriz Leopoldinense enredo, “Camaleônico,” centers on celebrating Ney Matogrosso’s life and art as a symbol of transformation, freedom of expression, and boundary-breaking performance, using the idea of a chameleon to reflect his fluid identity and bold career. It intentionally foregrounds diversity, gender fluidity, and artistic reinvention, inviting a carnival embrace of joy, liberation, and the power of self-expression.

Costume: Dancers will use their own samba costume, or can rent one from Samba Fusion (subject to rental fee per-performance)

Investment: 2 and 3-month financing available upon request.Payments (or deposit) and performance confirmations are due by March 18th. Performance fees go towards coordinating your performance, ordering and shipping your costume, extra rehearsal time, and hiring a professional photographer for the performance. Performance fees are a one-time-per-session fee if you are enrolled in 2 classes this session, you only need to pay ONE performance fee. Reach out to Halie for your rebate code to use at checkout. Performance participants have the option to RENT or BUY their performance costume.

$150 - 6-weeks of class + instruction (Does not include costume or performance)
$50 - Performance fee- I have my own samba costume
$50 - Samba costume rental 

Important Dates:-Wednesday, March 18th: Last Day to confirm your participation in the performance or you will be spaced-out of the dance. -Wednesday, April 22nd, 6-9pm: Mandatory session 1 extra practice, so students can get a refresh on session 1 choreographies before dress rehearsal

-Saturday, April 25th, time TBD: Open-studio, students may attend and utilize the space to practice their performance numbers with instructor guidance available

-Wednesday, May 6th, 6-9pm: Mandatory Dress Rehearsal + Show Run-through (in-studio)

-Saturday, May 9th: Show day, plan to be at the theatre (at the Dance Centre) in late morning/early afternoon until showtime

Other notes:-2 -month financing available upon request-Performance confirmation must be received no later than March 18th if no performance fee payment has yet been made. -Participants must be able to retain and perform choreography at a more advanced level. Directors reserve the right to divert participants to a more appropriate level where necessary. Dancers may be directed to co-enroll in continued skill development with private lessons or regular attendance of the Samba Improvers class in order to perform. 

Saturdays, 12pm | March 28th-May 2nd | Robson Square (outdoor, rain or shine)

FREE TRIAL- Saturday, March 21st

The Session:In this performance challenge program, the participants will experiment and perform a piece of Samba de Malandro choreography! Learn the Brazilian history and culture that influences the dance movements, and really immerse yourself in the Malandro character, movements, and musicality. While this is an open-level class, some prior samba experience is recommended. Participants will exhibit their style and performance skills in a new piece of choreography that will both challenge them and enhance their samba training by putting it all on display for a Spring Recital performance in a gorgeous professional theatre for their friends and family to attend on Saturday, May 9th at the Dance Centre Theatre.



The entire performance package includes 6 hours of in-class instruction, and an additional hour of dress rehearsal and an additional open-studio day of practice time to make sure you are feeling your very best before you get on stage. Performing is not mandatory, but we urge all of our students to strive for the stage!

Students may also get other opportunities to perform at various festivals and latin cultural events throughout June, July and August (TBD). While attendance for all performances is not required, it is always encouraged to take all performance opportunities!

Instructor: Halie

Investment: Note this class is offered at a special rate and not subject to the performance fee rebate
Payment Plans can be setup to finance through the end of the summer

$195 - 6-weeks of class + instruction + performance and costume

Choreo + Costumes: This session we will talk more about “Maria Navalha” and Malandragem. Costumes will be a combination of student-supplied and items supplied by samba fusion.


Important Dates:
-Wednesday, April 22nd, 6-9pm: Mandatory session 1 extra practice, so students can get a refresh on session 1 choreographies before dress rehearsal

-Saturday, April 25th, time TBD: Open-studio, students may attend and utilize the space to practice their performance numbers with instructor guidance available

-Wednesday, May 6th, 6-9pm: Mandatory Dress Rehearsal + Show Run-through (in-studio)

-Saturday, May 9th: Show day, plan to be at the theatre (at the Dance Centre) in late morning/early afternoon until showtime

Saturdays, 1pm | March 28th-May 2nd | Robson Square (outdoor, rain or shine)

FREE TRIAL- Saturday, March 21st

The Session:In this performance challenge program is meant to get you connected to the street styles born in Brazil. This Funk performance challenge is recommended for intermediate-advanced funk dancers. This class will move at a fast pace to move quickly through teaching choreography so time can be spent refining the performance piece. Dancers will apply styles of brega, passinho, and more to a choreographed piece to be performed in the Saturday, May 9th Theatre Show.

The entire performance package includes 6 hours of in-class instruction, and an additional hour of dress rehearsal and an additional open-studio day of practice time to make sure you are feeling your very best before you get on stage. Performing is not mandatory, but we urge all of our students to strive for the stage!

Students may also get other opportunities to perform at various festivals and latin cultural events throughout June, July and August (TBD). While attendance for all performances is not required, it is always encouraged to take all performance opportunities!


Instructor: Halie

Investment: Note this class is offered at a special rate and not subject to the performance fee rebate
Payment Plans can be setup to finance through the end of the summer

$175 - 6-weeks of class + instruction + your costume piece + performance

Costumes:

This session, ONE item will be purchased for your costume. Dancers will supply the basics around it (i.e. we supply a top for all, and everyone can choose their own bottoms and wear all together with white runners)

Important Dates:

-Wednesday, April 22nd, 6-9pm: Mandatory session 1 extra practice, so students can get a refresh on session 1 choreographies before dress rehearsal

-Saturday, April 25th, time TBD: Open-studio, students may attend and utilize the space to practice their performance numbers with instructor guidance available

-Wednesday, May 6th, 6-9pm: Mandatory Dress Rehearsal + Show Run-through (in-studio)

-Saturday, May 9th: Show day, plan to be at the theatre (at the Dance Centre) in late morning/early afternoon until showtime