Brazilian Samba Dance Class
2026-09-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-09-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-09-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-03 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | The JaM Space, 12009 Nebel St, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly samba dance class, which gives students the opportunity to work on their technique and learn exciting new choreographies, including footwork, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble, if you choose to.
Classes are led by Luy Cortes, a dynamic Brazilian samba performer, choreographer, and instructor with more than fifteen years of professional experience. Luy has graced stages and celebrations across the world, performing at hundreds of weddings, corporate galas, cultural festivals, parades, Carnival events, and community celebrations. As the founder and director of Samba Passion, Luy has created, staged, and taught choreographies for dancers of all levels, from beginners discovering samba’s rhythms to seasoned performers refining their stage presence. She has also taught at prestigious institutions, including the University of Maryland, College Park, and has brought her knowledge to numerous dance studios.
EducArte welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and dance instructors. No auditions required.

Registration:
Register for the full 12-week session (September 15 – December 8) or a monthly package, or purchase a drop-in.
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Questions about payments or registration? Contact us.

Brazilian Samba Dance Class
2026-09-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-09-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-01 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-05 19:30 - 21:00 and 4 more dates | Round House Theatre Education Center (Silver Spring), 925 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work.
EducArte welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and dance instructors. No auditions required.
This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble, if you choose to. Students in our Thursday class have the special privilege of rehearsing with our bateria at Levine Music, across the street from Round House Education Center. This is a unique opportunity for dancers and percussionists to practice together and learn about the key relationship between music and movement in samba.
Classes are taught by Mariana Triginelli, who was born and raised in Minas Gerais, Brazil, and has been immersed in samba since the age of six. Her love for samba and Brazilian Carnival runs deep, fueling her lifelong passion for dance. Over the years, she has refined her skills through workshops with renowned samba instructors, including Natalia Moreno and Preta Nascimento. Mariana brings her vibrant energy and cultural pride to every class, making samba not just a dance, but an exciting and transformative experience for her students.

Registration:
Register for the full 13-week session (September 10 – December 10) or a monthly package, or purchase a drop-in.
Register now
Questions about payments or registration? Contact us.
