Welcome to the World of Samba

One of the most fascinating things about samba is its refusal to be narrowly defined.

Samba takes on many different shapes, sounds and flavors in different parts of Brazil. From the Samba de Roda practiced by the Sisters of the Good Death the Reconcavo Baiano to the Samba Reggae performed by Afro Brazilian drummers in Salvador, to the Samba no Pé performed by passistas in the carnival parades of major cities like Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, samba is a richly diverse genre of dance and music.

Our retreat introduces foreign samba students to the broad spectrum of cultural expressions that compose the framework of Brazilian Samba with a focus on technical training in Samba no Pé and Samba de Gafieira. This excursion takes place in Rio de Janeiro (even years) and Bahia (odd years).

Tour Price Includes:

Airport Transfers
Lodging with options for single or double occupancy (includes breakfast)
All social dance excursions and shows
4 x 60-minute dance workshops with masters of Brazilian Dance
Welcome & farewell dinners (lunches and all other dinners paid separately)

Pricing:

6 days / nights

$2,700 Single Occupancy

$2,200 Double Occupancy

Schedule:

Nov 16: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro / welcome dinner

Nov 17 - 21: Workshops & Excursions including: visits to Class A samba schools, private workshops and community dance classes, visits to local dance clubs for social dance practice, visits to historic sites for samba history, such as Pedra do Sal.

Nov 22: Morning excursions and airport transfers for return flights home