Summer classes
WEDNESDAYS- THE DANCE CENTRE
Wednesday Discounted Class Passes
from CA$60.00
Wednesdays, Samba Beg/Int
The Dance Centre, 677 Davie
Passes apply only to the May 20th-June 24th time frame. Passes do not rollover or act as a “punch card” for any future classes outside of the specified dates.
Bundle your Wednesday samba classes and SAVE. Great for those who want the most value out of their training, or single day passes for those who know they will be traveling or unable to come to class for each week of the 6 week session.
One-Day 3-class pass: $50($75 value)
Samba BEG/INT, Afro-Samba, + Samba INT/ADV
6-week 2-class pass: $225 ($300 value)
Any 2 classes of your choosing
6-Week 3-class pass: $325 ($435 value)
Samba BEG/INT, Afro-Samba, + Samba INT/ADV
*Class registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable
Drop In | Samba Beg/Int | 6pm | The Dance Centre | Wednesdays
from CA$0.00
Wednesdays, Samba Beg/Int
6pm, The Dance Centre, 677 Davie
Taught by Carine Carroll
This open-level class is intended for Beginner and Intermediate samba dancers. Class will operate by following a warmup, drilling your samba no pe, and sometimes brief choreography. This class is ideal for dancers still building their vocabulary and muscle memory when it comes to samba no pe. Dancers can expect samba drills and choreography in the 90bpm-120bpm range.
While this is not class geared towards absolute beginners with no samba experience, even those individuals can benefit from the repetition, stamina training, and choreo you'll get in this class each week! Dancers of all levels can find ways to identify and improve their styling and technique on a week to week basis through strength training and repetition of the fundamentals in order to work up to more advanced techniques.
Unsure what to wear to class? Make sure you’re wearing something comfortable, stretchy that you can sweat in! For footwear, we recommend runners, socks, or bare feet. Heels are optional, and your instructor can recommend show brands and styles appropriate for samba when dancers are ready to dance in them. ALL SHOES MUST HAVE A NON-MARKING SOLE. The rubber of your shoe must NOT leave behind any marks or scuffs on the light-grey dance floor.
FREE TRIAL DAY - May 13th
Program Runs: May 20th-June 24th
Discounts available for 6-class bundles | Drop- in rate: $25
See “Wednesday Class Pass” for multi-class discounts
*Class registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable
Drop In | Afro Samba | 7pm | The Dance Centre | Wednesdays
from CA$0.00
Wednesdays, Afro Samba
Open Level | Intermediate Samba Focus
6pm, The Dance Centre, 677 Davie
Taught by Carine Carroll
This class is a powerful merger of Afro-Brazilian dance and Samba, designed to reconnect dancers with the sacred roots and cultural foundation of Samba. Open to all levels, this training will especially challenge and inspire dancers with intermediate Samba experience, while still welcoming beginners who are ready to learn and grow.
In this class, students will explore the foundation of Afro-Brazilian movement and understand how Afro dance traditions gave birth to Samba through history, rhythm, resistance, and celebration. You will build a stronger connection to the ground, develop deeper body awareness, and unlock movement that feels both ancestral and alive.
We will also study the movements inspired by the Orishas (Orixás)—powerful spiritual forces honoured in Afro-Brazilian culture—learning their symbolism, meanings, and how their energy influences movement, expression, and rhythm.
Expect a class that is intense, soulful, and empowering—where technique meets culture and dance becomes storytelling.
In this class you will:
Learn Afro-Brazilian foundations and body technique
Understand how Afro-Brazilian culture shaped Samba
Develop grounded, strong, and expressive movement
Explore Orisha-inspired movement and their meanings
Improve musicality, rhythm, and body control
Connect to African diaspora heritage through dance
Come ready to sweat, connect, and transform your dance from the inside out.
Unsure what to wear to class? Make sure you’re wearing something comfortable, stretchy that you can sweat in! For footwear, we recommend runners, socks, or bare feet. ALL SHOES MUST HAVE A NON-MARKING SOLE. The rubber of your shoe must NOT leave behind any marks or scuffs on the light-grey dance floor.
FREE TRIAL DAY - May 13th
Program Runs: May 20th-June 24th
Discounts available for 6-class bundles | Drop- in rate: $25
See “Wednesday Class Pass” for multi-class discounts
*Class registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable
Drop In | Samba Int/Adv | 8pm | The Dance Centre | Wednesdays
from CA$0.00
Wednesdays, Samba INT/ADV
8pm, The Dance Centre, 677 Davie
Taught by Halie Scaletta
This intermediate-advanced level class is intended for experienced samba dancers. Class will operate by following a warmup, drilling your samba no pe, and sometimes brief choreography. This class is ideal for dancers with a strong foundational samba, dancers comfotable dancing at 130bpm or higher for extended periods of time, as well as a robust samba movement vocabulary (tranca, pullinho, gafiera movements, picadinho, contra-tempo, and more). Dancers can expect samba drills and choreography in the 130-150bpm range.
This class is not recommended for beginners or those with less than 2 years of samba experience, though all are welcome! Dancers who want to progress more quickly are encouraged to stack this class with Samba Afro, Samba BEG/INT, or all three!
Unsure what to wear to class? Make sure you’re wearing something comfortable, stretchy that you can sweat in! For footwear, we recommend runners, socks, or bare feet. Heels are optional, and your instructor can recommend show brands and styles appropriate for samba when dancers are ready to dance in them. ALL SHOES MUST HAVE A NON-MARKING SOLE. The rubber of your shoe must NOT leave behind any marks or scuffs on the light-grey dance floor.
FREE TRIAL DAY - May 13th
Program Runs: May 20th-June 24th
Discounts available for 6-class bundles | Drop- in rate: $25
See “Wednesday Class Pass” for multi-class discounts
*Class registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable
The Samba School
Escola de Samba Fusion is the dance school division of Samba Fusion Inc, the lower mainland’s premier Brazilian Samba performance group. Our classes are taught by Halie Scaletta under the creative direction of our founder, Carine Fortunato. Our lessons and message stress that samba is not just a dance or a bikini show, it is a calling. Samba has a rich history that comes from the black people of Brazil and is a part of a culture that is owed respect, reverence, and grace. We learn our samba directly from our mentors in Brazil, and try to deliver the message of samba as authentically to our students, professionals, and professional clients as best as we can.
Gift Certificate | Samba Fusion Classes
from CA$25.00
Give the gift of dance! A gift certificate can be used towards costume credits, private lessons, or any Samba Fusion classes. Be sure to include the name of the student you are purchasing for at checkout. Gift certificates are valid for up to one year from the date of purchase.
private coaching
Get a private, lesson with professoras de samba, Halie Scaletta or Carine Carroll. Whether you’re looking to improve your current samba skills or want a beginner’s foundation, your sixty-minute lesson can be tailored to your exact skill-set and goals. You can purchase a single session or a bundle of multiple sessions at a discounted rate. These lessons can be done remotely via Zoom, in-studio, or in-person outdoors.
Online downloadable classes
When you purchase an online class, you will be sent a confirmation that grants you download access to a PDF. You only have 24 hours to download the content following your purchase. The PDF contains weekly class info, as well as the link to view the class video. We offer a beginner’s samba class, and INT/ADV level class, and a Brazilian Funk class!
in-studio classes
We currently offer a range of Samba and Brazilian Dance classes for a range of experience levels. We have options for beginners and experienced dancers alike with offerings on Monday and Wednesday weekly. We offer indoor and outdoor classes on a 6-week rotating basis.