Amina is a seasoned Brazilian samba performer and teacher with over five years of experience performing at hundreds of weddings, corporate events, Carnival events, parades, celebrations, cultural events, and centers. She is engaging and energetic both as a performer and instructor and has created and taught choreographies for all levels of samba learners. In 2025, Amina paraded at the Sapucai in Rio de Janeiro with Académicos do Niteroi (winners of the Grupo Aceso) and Em Cima Da Hora Samba schools. This year will be her second year parading with Bloco Ginga Brasil in San Francisco’s Annual Carnival in May. Constantly in pursuit of growth in samba dance and culture, she continues her studies with samba masters such as Alex Coutinho, Kellyn Rosa, Brasarte, and others.
Photo credit: Heather O’Steen Photography.