Samba de Gafieira

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Samba is the most popular music style and one of the most popular dance styles in Brazil.

Samba de Gafieira is danced in couples to many different types of samba music including bossa nova, pagode, samba rock and chorinho. The dance style started in the 1930′s in Rio de Janeiro and continues today throughout Brazil. After the 1980′s, with the boom of dance schools around Rio de Janeiro the traditional samba de gafieira became influenced by some other dance styles.

Samba de Gafieira, like the music, has evolved into various styles of dance. We teach the most famous methodology in Rio de Janeiro and we believe in keeping as much authenticity and originality as possible in the dance style.

Our style of samba de gafieira is smooth, controlled and precise. Combining this with the cheeky playfulness of the samba music and a large emphasis on musicality, it is a real delight to dance!

Monday
July 19, 2010
at 4:30 pm

Dance Block July

July 19, 2010

After a short break from the 12th – 18th of July, Our sixth block of 2010 will start on Monday the 19th of July, 2010.

Monday
August 23, 2010
at 4:30 pm

Dance Block August/September

August 23, 2010

Our seventh block of 2010 will start on Monday the 23rd of August, 2010.

Monday
October 4, 2010
at 4:30 pm

Dance Block October

October 4, 2010

After a short break from the 27th of September to the 3rd of October, our eighth block of 2010 will start on Monday the 4th of October, 2010.

Monday
November 8, 2010
at 4:30 pm

Dance Block November

November 8, 2010

Our last block of 2010 will start on Monday the 8th of November, 2010.

Mondays 6:30

Open Progression

Running for 1 year

Bolero & Samba de Gafieira

Mondays at Bulimba

We teach Bolero and Samba in this class, which has been running continuously for 1 year starting on July 5, 2009. This is an open progression class, where we expect some previous dance experience. The longer the class has been running, the more we expect. If you are unsure, if this or another class is suitable for [...]

Wednesdays 6:30
Sundays 7:00

Open Progression

Running for 3 years

Samba de Gafieira

Wednesdays and Sundays at Bulimba

We teach Samba in this class, which has been running continuously for 3 years starting on January 7, 2008. This is an open progression class, where we expect some previous dance experience. The longer the class has been running, the more we expect. If you are unsure, if this or another class is suitable for you, just [...]

Wednesdays 8:30

Open Progression

Running for 2 months

Open Class

Wednesdays at Bulimba

Learn Latin dance the way our master Jaime Aroxa from Rio de Janeiro would expect to see it. If you are an experienced mad keen dancer of Samba de Gafieira, Bolero, Zouk & Forro and want to learn more, then join our new ‘Open’ dance class! You will learn about the finer details of these [...]

Sundays 4:00

Open Progression

Running for 10 months

Bolero & Samba de Gafieira

Sundays at Bulimba

We teach Bolero and Samba in this class, which has been running continuously for 10 months starting on October 11, 2009. This is an open progression class, where we expect some previous dance experience. The longer the class has been running, the more we expect. If you are unsure, if this or another class is suitable for [...]

Saturday
July 31, 2010
at 7:00 pm

Dance Party July

July 31, 2010 | Fours hours of social dancing

Come and dance with us! It’s four hours of fantastic social dance in a nice and relaxed atmosphere. Entry fee: $8ea for Brazilian Soul students $13ea for Guests Bulimba, Saturday, July 31 at 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Check out Brazilian Soul Dance Party July on facebook.

Saturday
August 21, 2010
at 7:00 pm

Dance Party August

August 21, 2010 | Fours hours of social dancing

Come and dance with us! It’s four hours of fantastic social dance in a nice and relaxed atmosphere. Entry fee: $8ea for Brazilian Soul students $13ea for Guests Bulimba, Saturday, August 21 at 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Check out Brazilian Soul Dance Party August on facebook.

Saturday
September 18, 2010
at 7:00 pm

Dance Party September

September 18, 2010 | Fours hours of social dancing!

Come and dance with us! It’s four hours of fantastic social dance in a nice and relaxed atmosphere. Entry fee: $8ea for Brazilian Soul students $13ea for Guests Bulimba, Saturday, September 18 at 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Check out Brazilian Soul Dance Party September on facebook.

Saturday
October 23, 2010
at 7:00 pm

Dance Party October

October 23, 2010 | Fours hours of social dancing!

Come and dance with us! It’s four hours of fantastic social dance in a nice and relaxed atmosphere. Entry fee: $8ea for Brazilian Soul students $13ea for Guests Bulimba, Saturday, October 23 at 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Check out Brazilian Soul Dance Party October on facebook.

Saturday
August 7, 2010
at 2:00 pm

Zouk & Samba in Sydney

August 7, 2010 | Brazilian Soul Workshops

We’ll be teaching Zouk and Samba workshops in Sydney at the Step Up Dance Studios. Come and join us.

Saturday
October 2, 2010
at 9:50 am

Samba Floor Craft

October 2, 2010 | Brazilian Soul at the Brazil Central Congress

We’ll be teaching Samba de Gafieira floor craft and essential moves at the upcoming Brazil Central Congress in Brisbane. Come and join us!

Friday Night Practica

Friday the 18th of June
Come and dance with us! Our practica is three hours of social dance, where we will be available to help. This practica will be:

Zouk – 7:00pm to 7:40 pm
Forro – 7.40pm to 8pm
Samba de Gafieira – 8pm to 8:40pm
Bolero – 8:40pm to 9:20pm
Tango – 9:20pm to 10:00pm

New ‘Open’ class for advanced dancers starting soon!

If you are an experienced mad keen dancer of Samba de Gafieira, Bolero, Zouk & Forro and want to learn more, then join our new ‘Open’ dance class next block!

New block starting soon!

Our classes will start back on Monday the 3rd of May, 2010.

Check our timetable for all of our class details.

Come and dance with us!

New block starting soon!

Our classes will start back on Monday the 7th of June, 2010.

Check our timetable for all of our class details.

Come and dance with us!

New block starting soon!

Our classes will start back on Monday the 19th of July, 2010.

Check our timetable for all of our class details.

Come and dance with us!

Our next dance party has something special happening!

Bolero, Samba, Salsa, Zouk, Tango, Forro and Soltinho

Our next party is coming up on Saturday, 3rd of July in Bulimba!
Don’t miss this one…
We will have the first performance of our Zouk Choreography Class happening, so bring your friends and show your support for all of the hard work they have been doing making it look great.
It will be fantastic!