Brazilian Samba Dance Class (Thursdays) – Fall 2025
$25.00–$234.00Price range: $25.00 through $234.00
About the program
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. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble, if you choose to.
EducArte welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and dance instructors. No auditions required.
About the instructor
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.
Date & Time
Thursdays, September 11 – December 11 (no class November 27) / 7:30-9:00 PM
Location
Maryland Youth Ballet, 926 Ellsworth Dr. (Downtown Silver Spring)
Registration options
Full session tuition ($234 for 13 weeks, September 11 – December 11, no class November 27)
Monthly package ($20 per class)
Drop-in ($25 per class)
A 15% discount is applied when you register for a semester or monthly package for both of EducArte’s weekly samba classes on Tuesday and Thursday (automatically applied at checkout).
EducArte welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and dance instructors. No auditions required.
A 15% discount is applied when you register for a semester or monthly package for both of EducArte’s weekly samba classes on Tuesday and Thursday (automatically applied at checkout).
Scholarships are available to students in need. Please fill out this form to be considered for a scholarship.
Semester/monthly registration packages and drop-ins are non-refundable.
Photo credit: Heather O’Steen Photography.
Registration type
Full session registration, Monthly, Drop-in
Date
September 11 – December 11 (full session), September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, September 11, September 18, September 25, October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 6, November 13, November 20, December 4, December 11
