Escolas & Dance Studios
Samba Schools
Bateria Lucha
This group focuses on Maracatu and some non-Brazilian rhythms, and to "support the global struggle for social justice, and to build a strong, vibrant community through music and dance."
This group focuses on Maracatu and some non-Brazilian rhythms, and to "support the global struggle for social justice, and to build a strong, vibrant community through music and dance."
BCA (Brazil Culture & Arts)
BCA brings capoeira and a Rio-style samba school and performing company to the Bay Area.
BCA brings capoeira and a Rio-style samba school and performing company to the Bay Area.
BrasArte
BrasArte is a non-profit founded by Conceição Damasceno to preserve the traditional music and dance of Brazil.
BrasArte is a non-profit founded by Conceição Damasceno to preserve the traditional music and dance of Brazil.
Energia do Samba
Founded in 2000 by Maisa Duke to bring the choreography and energy of Bahia's versions of samba dance to the Bay Area. Maisa, queen of SF's carnaval in 2002, teaches in the Mission with live percussion.
Founded in 2000 by Maisa Duke to bring the choreography and energy of Bahia's versions of samba dance to the Bay Area. Maisa, queen of SF's carnaval in 2002, teaches in the Mission with live percussion.
Fogo Na Roupa
This Carnaval-winning East Bay organization plays primarily sambap-reggae and features dance class offerings and a performing company. "With continued inspiration from Bahia and beyond, Fogo Na Roupa has developed its own style of bloco dance and music coined 'Fogolystic'."
This Carnaval-winning East Bay organization plays primarily sambap-reggae and features dance class offerings and a performing company. "With continued inspiration from Bahia and beyond, Fogo Na Roupa has developed its own style of bloco dance and music coined 'Fogolystic'."
Ginga Brazil
A carnaval and entertainment group whose mission is to bring the spirit of Brazil's Carnaval to American audiences. Also functions as a social and educational club where one can learn about Brazilian music, dance & culture.
A carnaval and entertainment group whose mission is to bring the spirit of Brazil's Carnaval to American audiences. Also functions as a social and educational club where one can learn about Brazilian music, dance & culture.
Grupo Samba Rio
Master drummer Jorge Alabe is musical director for this bateria/samba school; classes are Sunday evenings in West Oakland.
Master drummer Jorge Alabe is musical director for this bateria/samba school; classes are Sunday evenings in West Oakland.
Quimbanda Grupo Carnavalesco
Bahian master musician Gamo da Paz leads this group in samba-reggae and other northeastern rhythms. Rehearsals on Saturdays at Abada Capoeira on Saturdays from 4:30 - 6:00 pm; details at 415 436-9300.
Bahian master musician Gamo da Paz leads this group in samba-reggae and other northeastern rhythms. Rehearsals on Saturdays at Abada Capoeira on Saturdays from 4:30 - 6:00 pm; details at 415 436-9300.
Loco Bloco
Based in the Mission, Loco Bloco immerses neighborhood youth in music, dance and theater traditions. The musical component includes Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, West African, and hip hop rhythms and their talented players have toured internationally.
Based in the Mission, Loco Bloco immerses neighborhood youth in music, dance and theater traditions. The musical component includes Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, West African, and hip hop rhythms and their talented players have toured internationally.
Samba do Coração
The name means 'samba from the heart.' The samba school and performing company offers classes and shows in Brazilian dance and percussion.
The name means 'samba from the heart.' The samba school and performing company offers classes and shows in Brazilian dance and percussion.
SambaLá (Long Beach)
The 'first samba school in the world on the Internet', SambaLá is based in Long Beach and takes the spread of Brazilian culture and carnaval throughout Southern California as its mission.
The 'first samba school in the world on the Internet', SambaLá is based in Long Beach and takes the spread of Brazilian culture and carnaval throughout Southern California as its mission.
Sambão Para o Povo
Silicon Valley's samba school, with a bateria, troupe of dancers and a performing group. A fun and encouraging environment for beginning and advanced sambistas.
Silicon Valley's samba school, with a bateria, troupe of dancers and a performing group. A fun and encouraging environment for beginning and advanced sambistas.
Sambasia
"Our unique escola de samba (samba school) blends together music and dance traditions from Brazil and Asia." Classes happen Saturdays at 12:30 pm at 1840 Sutter. The artistic director is Masaru Koga.
"Our unique escola de samba (samba school) blends together music and dance traditions from Brazil and Asia." Classes happen Saturdays at 12:30 pm at 1840 Sutter. The artistic director is Masaru Koga.
Super Sonic Samba School (San Diego)
San Diego's outstanding samba school has become a fixture in the Southern California & Northern Baja California area since its founding in 1990.
San Diego's outstanding samba school has become a fixture in the Southern California & Northern Baja California area since its founding in 1990.
Dance Studios
Dance Mission
Samba, afro-brazilian, and a dozen other dance styles taught under one roof. Located in the Mission.
Samba, afro-brazilian, and a dozen other dance styles taught under one roof. Located in the Mission.
Rhythm & Motion Dance Center
A great place to learn Brazilian and other dance styles in the Mission.
A great place to learn Brazilian and other dance styles in the Mission.
Studio Gracia
A dance studio with numerous Brazilian classes, including 'Samba Workout' with Maisa, 'Afro-Brazilian Contemporary' dance with Paco Gomes, Capoeira, and a samba reggae drumming session with Gamo da Paz. Just off 8th St. between Folsom & Harrison.
A dance studio with numerous Brazilian classes, including 'Samba Workout' with Maisa, 'Afro-Brazilian Contemporary' dance with Paco Gomes, Capoeira, and a samba reggae drumming session with Gamo da Paz. Just off 8th St. between Folsom & Harrison.
World Dance Studio
A wide range of classes offered in Berkeley: Brazilian and other dance styles, yoga, and more.
A wide range of classes offered in Berkeley: Brazilian and other dance styles, yoga, and more.
