Brazilian Samba Dance Class
2026-05-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-02 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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 21-week session (January 6 – June 2) or a monthly package, or purchase a drop-in.
Register now
Questions about payments or registration? Contact us.

EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class
2026-05-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Levine Music (Silver Spring campus), 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Have you been mesmerized by the energy and cohesion of the carnival street percussion groups of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? Join this weekly Brazilian bateria class to learn the fundamentals of samba percussion technique and repertoire. A bateria is the percussion ensemble driving the groove of the whole samba band.
EducArte’s percussion director and Rio de Janeiro native André Coelho leads the bateria classes. André has played in many carnival groups, such as Carmelitas, Céu na Terra, Cacique de Ramos, Orquestra Voadora, Prata Preta, and Tá Pirando. Classes are also taught by Levine faculty member Christopher Payne, a multi-faceted drummer and percussionist who fuses ethnic hand percussion, orchestral percussion, and drum set to create music across a multitude of genres.
EducArte at Levine welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and music teachers. No auditions are required. The bateria class meets for 1.5 hours a week to work on technique and repertoire and to rehearse for group performances. All students will have the opportunity to perform periodically if they choose to.
Please see our online bateria demonstration videos here.

Registration
Semester tuition and drop-in classes are available.
Questions about payments or registration? Contact Levine student services at sservices@levinemusic.org or (202) 686-8000.

Brazilian Samba Dance Class
2026-05-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Maryland Youth Ballet, 926 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring, 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 Maryland Youth Ballet. 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 21-week session (January 8 – June 4) or a monthly package, or purchase a drop-in.
Register now
Questions about payments or registration? Contact us.

Bateria EducArte at World Heritage Festival (Silver Spring)
2026-05-31 17:30 - 18:00 | Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Bateria EducArte will perform from 5:30-6 p.m. at the 2026 World Heritage Festival at Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring.
About the World Heritage Festival:
Embark on a cultural journey at the World Heritage Festival! This vibrant event invites you to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the world, all in one place. Celebrate community, creativity, and diversity with an unforgettable day of festivities.

Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience
2026-06-07 14:00 - 18:00 | Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, 20812, United States
“Vem Pra Perto da Gente Sambar!” (Come Samba With Us!) — Luiz Carlos Da Vila
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Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV. Renowned local Brazilian performers Pablo Regis, André Coelho, and Mariana Triginelli lead the Rio de Janeiro style music and dance event. Samba is an interactive experience and we invite you to join the sarau de samba.
Set in the historic Glen Echo Park, Sarau de Samba features a dynamic ensemble of skilled musicians and dancers, showcasing the diverse rhythms of samba, from Golden Age classics and choro to modern pagode and high-energy carnival beats. More than just a performance, this event invites attendees to become part of the music, with opportunities to dance, sing, and even play instruments alongside the professionals. Each session starts with a beginner dance lesson. The event is open to people of any skill level, no partner or instruments required.
Sarau de Samba is presented by the region’s premier Brazilian performing arts presenter EducArte in partnership with Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. Glen Echo Park is a family friendly venue and park that offers free parking and is easily accessible by public transportation. Food and drink are for sale. This family-friendly event offers a welcoming space for all ages and backgrounds to come together.
Join us monthly for an afternoon of rhythm, dance, and community. Sarau de Samba isn’t just an event; it’s a living, breathing celebration of Brazilian identity and the unifying power of music. Don’t miss this chance to experience the authentic spirit of Brazil right here in Maryland!
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A EducArte lhe convida para nosso Sarau de Samba, uma roda de samba mensal que celebra a rica tradição do samba que acontece no coração da região do DMV. A roda é comandada pelos músicos Pablo Regis e André Coelho e dançarina Mariana Triginelli. O samba é uma mágica manifestação popular e contamos com você.
Realizado no histórico centro cultural Glen Echo Park, o Sarau de Samba reúne músicos, dançarinos e o público num ambiente amistoso e contagiante. O evento é aberto a pessoas de qualquer nível de habilidade, sem necessidade de trazer um parceiro de dança ou instrumentos.
Sarau de Samba é apresentado pela produtora EducArte em parceria com o Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. O Glen Echo Park é um parque histórico e um ambiente excelente para famílias. Glen Echo Park oferece estacionamento gratuito e é de fácil acesso por transporte público. Comidas e bebidas estão à venda.
Junte-se a nós mensalmente para uma tarde de música, dança e comunidade que celebra nossas tradições e o poder da música em nos unir.
NOTE: THIS MONTH’S FESTA JUNINA-THEMED SARAU WILL BE OUTSIDE IN THE BUMPER CAR PAVILION AND WILL GO FROM 2 P.M. TO 6 P.M.

Event details:

Location: Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park
Tickets: $15 adults (pay now or at the door), $10 teens / $5 children under 12 (pay at the door); no refunds

This month, the event will be in the Bumper Car Pavilion instead of the Ballroom Back Room. We are offering reserved tables (4 seats) in addition to regular general admission tickets.

Schedule: 2 p.m. beginner dance lesson; 2:30-6:00 p.m. live music
Special guest: Gigi MacLaughlin
Food: This month, The Churrasco: Brazilian BBQ will be on site, selling authentic Brazilian espetinhos (grilled skewers). Praline Bakery will sell Brazilian drinks and snacks, including salgadinhos (Brazilian snacks) from Americas Supermarket.
Ages: All ages are welcome
Parking: A free parking lot for Glen Echo Park is located just off MacArthur Boulevard on Oxford Road (5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812), across from the Glen Echo Shopping Center. From the parking lot, follow the foot-bridge across the Minnehaha Creek to enter the Park. See the map below.
Public transportation: See options here.
Note: If you are sensitive to loud music, please consider bringing earplugs.
Accessibility: Glen Echo Park has plenty of accessible parking spots available at both the main parking lot and the upper parking lot off of MacArthur Boulevard. From either parking lot, the park is wheelchair and walker accessible. More information on accessible parking is available here. All restrooms at Glen Echo Park are accessible, including the non-gendered and family restrooms located on the second floor of the Arcade building. We make accommodations so that all can participate in our event. The dance lesson and music-making parts of our program are accessible to those in wheelchairs and with physical disabilities.

Please reach out to EducArte and/or our event partner Glen Echo Park with any accessibility requests, concerns, or comments. We work hard so that all people feel welcome at our event. In addition to the wheelchair accessibility and parking info listed on this page, you can find more resources and make event or venue-specific requests on the Glen Echo website’s accessibility page.

This event is supported in part by the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Summer Samba Challenge
2026-06-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-06-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-14 19:30 - 21:30 | The JaM Space, 12009 Nebel St, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Take our Summer Samba Challenge to tone your body, build and polish your samba dance technique, and experience other dances of Brazil!
This summer, EducArte is offering weekly 2-hour fitness and Brazilian dance classes in Rockville on Tuesdays from June 23 to July 14. The classes are taught by our experienced Brazilian dance instructors: Mariana Triginelli, Luy Cortes, Kate Spanos, and Pablo Regis.
Each weekly session includes:

Conditioning: A low to medium-impact circuit to strengthen arms, legs, back, and core, and improve agility, supporting your dance technique.
Samba no pé technique: Focused samba no pé instruction, with attention to precision, speed, and style (taught by Mariana Triginelli).
Brazilian “dance sampler”: Explore different Brazilian movement styles, including frevo from Pernambuco (taught by Kate Spanos); toada from Amazonas and Maranhão, and axé and lambada from Bahia (taught by Mariana Triginelli); capoeira (taught by Pablo Regis); and samba axé and samba reggae from Bahia (taught by Luy Cortes).

This intensive is open to all levels and offers a comprehensive training experience for samba and Brazilian movement forms.
Registration for the full four-week session is encouraged. Drop-ins are also welcome.

Program details

Dates: Tuesdays, June 23 to July 14
Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: The JaM Space, 12009 Nebel St, Rockville, MD
Cost: 4-week session for $100 ($25 per class value), or take a drop-in for $35 per session

Photo credit: Sean Cassidy.

Workshops at Dance Educators Training Institute (DETI)
2026-06-29 09:00 - 17:30, 2026-06-30 09:00 - 17:30 | Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) at Catonsville, 800 S Rolling Rd, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
EducArte will teach Brazilian and Irish dance workshops at the 2026 Dance Educators Training Institute (DETI), hosted by ClancyWorks, in Catonsville, MD. We will also lead a workshop for dance educators on dances of resistance and cultural dance pedagogies.
About DETI:
Looking for skills and tools to use as a teaching artist? DETI 2026 is two days of dance, conversations, self-care & community. The 20th annual Dance Educators Training Institute (DETI) will be June 29-30, offered by ClancyWorks in partnership with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) and Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). This event introduces dances of resistance: capoeira, samba, frevo, and Irish dance. The two-day workshops will offer culturally responsive teaching, touch upon history and ritualistic wellness, focus on mindfulness and self-care practices, and, of course, keep you moving.

Bateria EducArte at International Food & Craft Festival (Silver Spring)
2026-07-19 13:00 - 19:00 | Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Bateria EducArte will perform at the 2026 Silver Spring International Food & Craft Festival at Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring. More details coming soon.
About the World Heritage Festival:
Embark on a cultural journey at the World Heritage Festival! This vibrant event invites you to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the world, all in one place. Celebrate community, creativity, and diversity with an unforgettable day of festivities.

Festa Julina
2026-07-26 12:00 - 17:00
Save the date! EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music, dance, and Wheaton-based Brazilian food vendors, rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition. More details are coming soon.
Educarte Incorporated, dba EducArte, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County.

Rastapé
2026-09-11 20:00 | Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
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Rastapé, uma das bandas de forró mais queridas do Brasil, chega ao Black Cat DC na sexta-feira, 11 de setembro de 2026, às 20h, em um show apresentado pelo centro de cultura brasileira EducARTE. Celebrando 25 anos de sucessos como “Colo de Menina”, “Namoro” e “Beijo Roubado” e mais de dois milhões de discos vendidos, o grupo promete uma noite de muito arrasta-pé, reunindo clássicos e o melhor do forró contemporâneo. Criada em 1999 pelo paraibano e sanfoneiro Jorge “Seu Jorge” Lunguinho e hoje formada por pai, filhos e neto, a banda já percorreu o Brasil e o mundo—incluindo turnês na Europa, China e Estados Unidos—levando um show contagiante que não deixa ninguém parado.
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Rastapé, one of Brazil’s most beloved forró bands, brings 25 years of high-energy, accordion-driven dance music to Black Cat DC on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 8 PM, presented by the Brazilian Cultural Center EducARTE. With hits like “Colo de Menina,” “Namoro,” and “Beijo Roubado,” and over two million albums sold, Rastapé’s concert promises an irresistible night of “arrasta-pé” that spans contemporary and classic forró songs. Founded in 1999 by Paraíba-born accordionist Jorge “Seu Jorge” Lunguinho and now featuring three generations of the same family, Rastapé has toured across Brazil, Europe, China, and the United States, captivating audiences worldwide with their joyful, dance floor-filling sound.

Event details

Date/time: Friday, September 11; doors open at 8 PM; estimated event duration is 1.5 hours, but is subject to artist discretion
Location: Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Tickets: $40 advance, $50 at the door. Tickets are sold through the Black Cat website. (Learn more about Black Cat’s ticketing and venue policies.)
Ages: All ages are welcome
Parking/transportation: Reserve parking through SpotHero; closest Metro stop is the U Street/Cardozo/African-American Civil War Memorial station (green line)

Bateria EducArte at Silver Spring End of Summer Celebration
2026-09-13 14:00 - 19:00 | Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Bateria EducArte will perform at the 2026 Silver Spring End of Summer Celebration at Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring. More details coming soon.
About the World Heritage Festival:
Embark on a cultural journey at the World Heritage Festival! This vibrant event invites you to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the world, all in one place. Celebrate community, creativity, and diversity with an unforgettable day of festivities.

Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience
2026-09-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, 20812, United States
“Vem Pra Perto da Gente Sambar!” (Come Samba With Us!) — Luiz Carlos Da Vila
🇺🇸
Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV. Renowned local Brazilian performers Pablo Regis, André Coelho, and Mariana Triginelli lead the Rio de Janeiro style music and dance event. Samba is an interactive experience and we invite you to join the sarau de samba.
Set in the historic Glen Echo Park, Sarau de Samba features a dynamic ensemble of skilled musicians and dancers, showcasing the diverse rhythms of samba, from Golden Age classics and choro to modern pagode and high-energy carnival beats. More than just a performance, this event invites attendees to become part of the music, with opportunities to dance, sing, and even play instruments alongside the professionals. Each session starts with a beginner dance lesson. The event is open to people of any skill level, no partner or instruments required.
Sarau de Samba is presented by the region’s premier Brazilian performing arts presenter EducArte in partnership with Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. Glen Echo Park is a family friendly venue and park that offers free parking and is easily accessible by public transportation. Food and drink are for sale. This family-friendly event offers a welcoming space for all ages and backgrounds to come together.
Join us monthly for an afternoon of rhythm, dance, and community. Sarau de Samba isn’t just an event; it’s a living, breathing celebration of Brazilian identity and the unifying power of music. Don’t miss this chance to experience the authentic spirit of Brazil right here in Maryland!
🇧🇷
A EducArte lhe convida para nosso Sarau de Samba, uma roda de samba mensal que celebra a rica tradição do samba que acontece no coração da região do DMV. A roda é comandada pelos músicos Pablo Regis e André Coelho e dançarina Mariana Triginelli. O samba é uma mágica manifestação popular e contamos com você.
Realizado no histórico centro cultural Glen Echo Park, o Sarau de Samba reúne músicos, dançarinos e o público num ambiente amistoso e contagiante. O evento é aberto a pessoas de qualquer nível de habilidade, sem necessidade de trazer um parceiro de dança ou instrumentos.
Sarau de Samba é apresentado pela produtora EducArte em parceria com o Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. O Glen Echo Park é um parque histórico e um ambiente excelente para famílias. Glen Echo Park oferece estacionamento gratuito e é de fácil acesso por transporte público. Comidas e bebidas estão à venda.
Junte-se a nós mensalmente para uma tarde de música, dança e comunidade que celebra nossas tradições e o poder da música em nos unir.

Event details:

Location: Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park
Tickets: $16 adults (pay now or at the door), $10 teens / $5 children under 12 (pay at the door); no refunds
Schedule: 2 p.m. beginner dance lesson; 2:30-5:00 p.m. live music
Special guest: Cissa Paz
Ages: All ages are welcome
Parking: A free parking lot for Glen Echo Park is located just off MacArthur Boulevard on Oxford Road (5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812), across from the Glen Echo Shopping Center. From the parking lot, follow the foot-bridge across the Minnehaha Creek to enter the Park. See the map below.
Public transportation: See options here.
Note: If you are sensitive to loud music, please consider bringing earplugs.
Accessibility: Glen Echo Park has plenty of accessible parking spots available at both the main parking lot and the upper parking lot off of MacArthur Boulevard. From either parking lot, the park is wheelchair and walker accessible. More information on accessible parking is available here. All restrooms at Glen Echo Park are accessible, including the non-gendered and family restrooms located on the second floor of the Arcade building. We make accommodations so that all can participate in our event. The dance lesson and music-making parts of our program are accessible to those in wheelchairs and with physical disabilities.

Please reach out to EducArte and/or our event partner Glen Echo Park with any accessibility requests, concerns, or comments. We work hard so that all people feel welcome at our event. In addition to the wheelchair accessibility and parking info listed on this page, you can find more resources and make event or venue-specific requests on the Glen Echo website’s accessibility page.

This event is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Bateria EducArte at Wheaton Arts Parade
2026-09-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Wheaton Arts Parade, 11200 Grandview Ave, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Experience the vibrant music, dance, and culture of the Brazilian community in Montgomery County at this year’s Wheaton Arts Parade. Brazilian performing arts organization EducArte presents its Afro-Brazilian drumming ensemble—a group of percussionists and dancers delivering high-energy, infectious rhythms of Brazil’s samba tradition. Together, they create an immersive musical experience that gets audiences on their feet and celebrates the rich, joyful spirit of Afro-Brazilian culture!
More details coming soon.

Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience
2026-10-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, 20812, United States
“Vem Pra Perto da Gente Sambar!” (Come Samba With Us!) — Luiz Carlos Da Vila
🇺🇸
Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV. Renowned local Brazilian performers Pablo Regis, André Coelho, and Mariana Triginelli lead the Rio de Janeiro style music and dance event. Samba is an interactive experience and we invite you to join the sarau de samba.
Set in the historic Glen Echo Park, Sarau de Samba features a dynamic ensemble of skilled musicians and dancers, showcasing the diverse rhythms of samba, from Golden Age classics and choro to modern pagode and high-energy carnival beats. More than just a performance, this event invites attendees to become part of the music, with opportunities to dance, sing, and even play instruments alongside the professionals. Each session starts with a beginner dance lesson. The event is open to people of any skill level, no partner or instruments required.
Sarau de Samba is presented by the region’s premier Brazilian performing arts presenter EducArte in partnership with Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. Glen Echo Park is a family friendly venue and park that offers free parking and is easily accessible by public transportation. Food and drink are for sale. This family-friendly event offers a welcoming space for all ages and backgrounds to come together.
Join us monthly for an afternoon of rhythm, dance, and community. Sarau de Samba isn’t just an event; it’s a living, breathing celebration of Brazilian identity and the unifying power of music. Don’t miss this chance to experience the authentic spirit of Brazil right here in Maryland!
🇧🇷
A EducArte lhe convida para nosso Sarau de Samba, uma roda de samba mensal que celebra a rica tradição do samba que acontece no coração da região do DMV. A roda é comandada pelos músicos Pablo Regis e André Coelho e dançarina Mariana Triginelli. O samba é uma mágica manifestação popular e contamos com você.
Realizado no histórico centro cultural Glen Echo Park, o Sarau de Samba reúne músicos, dançarinos e o público num ambiente amistoso e contagiante. O evento é aberto a pessoas de qualquer nível de habilidade, sem necessidade de trazer um parceiro de dança ou instrumentos.
Sarau de Samba é apresentado pela produtora EducArte em parceria com o Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. O Glen Echo Park é um parque histórico e um ambiente excelente para famílias. Glen Echo Park oferece estacionamento gratuito e é de fácil acesso por transporte público. Comidas e bebidas estão à venda.
Junte-se a nós mensalmente para uma tarde de música, dança e comunidade que celebra nossas tradições e o poder da música em nos unir.

Event details:

Location: Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park
Tickets: $16 adults (pay now or at the door), $10 teens / $5 children under 12 (pay at the door); no refunds
Schedule: 2 p.m. beginner dance lesson; 2:30-5:00 p.m. live music
Special guest: Rob Curto
Ages: All ages are welcome
Parking: A free parking lot for Glen Echo Park is located just off MacArthur Boulevard on Oxford Road (5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812), across from the Glen Echo Shopping Center. From the parking lot, follow the footbridge across the Minnehaha Creek to enter the Park. See the map below.
Public transportation: See options here.
Note: If you are sensitive to loud music, please consider bringing earplugs.
Accessibility: Glen Echo Park has plenty of accessible parking spots available at both the main parking lot and the upper parking lot off of MacArthur Boulevard. From either parking lot, the park is wheelchair and walker accessible. More information on accessible parking is available here. All restrooms at Glen Echo Park are accessible, including the non-gendered and family restrooms located on the second floor of the Arcade building. We make accommodations so that all can participate in our event. The dance lesson and music-making parts of our program are accessible to those in wheelchairs and with physical disabilities.

Please reach out to EducArte and/or our event partner Glen Echo Park with any accessibility requests, concerns, or comments. We work hard so that all people feel welcome at our event. In addition to the wheelchair accessibility and parking info listed on this page, you can find more resources and make event or venue-specific requests on the Glen Echo website’s accessibility page.

This event is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience
2026-11-15 14:00 - 17:00, 2027-01-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, 20812, United States
“Vem Pra Perto da Gente Sambar!” (Come Samba With Us!) — Luiz Carlos Da Vila
🇺🇸
Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV. Renowned local Brazilian performers Pablo Regis, André Coelho, and Mariana Triginelli lead the Rio de Janeiro style music and dance event. Samba is an interactive experience and we invite you to join the sarau de samba.
Set in the historic Glen Echo Park, Sarau de Samba features a dynamic ensemble of skilled musicians and dancers, showcasing the diverse rhythms of samba, from Golden Age classics and choro to modern pagode and high-energy carnival beats. More than just a performance, this event invites attendees to become part of the music, with opportunities to dance, sing, and even play instruments alongside the professionals. Each session starts with a beginner dance lesson. The event is open to people of any skill level, no partner or instruments required.
Sarau de Samba is presented by the region’s premier Brazilian performing arts presenter EducArte in partnership with Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. Glen Echo Park is a family friendly venue and park that offers free parking and is easily accessible by public transportation. Food and drink are for sale. This family-friendly event offers a welcoming space for all ages and backgrounds to come together.
Join us monthly for an afternoon of rhythm, dance, and community. Sarau de Samba isn’t just an event; it’s a living, breathing celebration of Brazilian identity and the unifying power of music. Don’t miss this chance to experience the authentic spirit of Brazil right here in Maryland!
🇧🇷
A EducArte lhe convida para nosso Sarau de Samba, uma roda de samba mensal que celebra a rica tradição do samba que acontece no coração da região do DMV. A roda é comandada pelos músicos Pablo Regis e André Coelho e dançarina Mariana Triginelli. O samba é uma mágica manifestação popular e contamos com você.
Realizado no histórico centro cultural Glen Echo Park, o Sarau de Samba reúne músicos, dançarinos e o público num ambiente amistoso e contagiante. O evento é aberto a pessoas de qualquer nível de habilidade, sem necessidade de trazer um parceiro de dança ou instrumentos.
Sarau de Samba é apresentado pela produtora EducArte em parceria com o Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. O Glen Echo Park é um parque histórico e um ambiente excelente para famílias. Glen Echo Park oferece estacionamento gratuito e é de fácil acesso por transporte público. Comidas e bebidas estão à venda.
Junte-se a nós mensalmente para uma tarde de música, dança e comunidade que celebra nossas tradições e o poder da música em nos unir.

Event details:

Location: Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park
Tickets: $16 adults (pay now or at the door), $10 teens / $5 children under 12 (pay at the door); no refunds
Schedule: 2 p.m. beginner dance lesson; 2:30-5:00 p.m. live music
Special guest: Heitor Presser
Ages: All ages are welcome
Parking: A free parking lot for Glen Echo Park is located just off MacArthur Boulevard on Oxford Road (5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812), across from the Glen Echo Shopping Center. From the parking lot, follow the footbridge across the Minnehaha Creek to enter the Park. See the map below.
Public transportation: See options here.
Note: If you are sensitive to loud music, please consider bringing earplugs.
Accessibility: Glen Echo Park has plenty of accessible parking spots available at both the main parking lot and the upper parking lot off of MacArthur Boulevard. From either parking lot, the park is wheelchair and walker accessible. More information on accessible parking is available here. All restrooms at Glen Echo Park are accessible, including the non-gendered and family restrooms located on the second floor of the Arcade building. We make accommodations so that all can participate in our event. The dance lesson and music-making parts of our program are accessible to those in wheelchairs and with physical disabilities.

Please reach out to EducArte and/or our event partner Glen Echo Park with any accessibility requests, concerns, or comments. We work hard so that all people feel welcome at our event. In addition to the wheelchair accessibility and parking info listed on this page, you can find more resources and make event or venue-specific requests on the Glen Echo website’s accessibility page.

This event is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
