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 multi-site excursion takes place in Bahia and Rio de Janeiro.

Tour Price Includes:

Airport Transfers
Roundtrip airfare Rio de Janeiro - Salvador
Lodging with options for single or double occupancy (includes breakfast)
All social dance excursions and shows
Five 90-minute dance workshops with masters of Brazilian Dance
Welcome & farewell dinners (lunches and all other dinners paid separately)

Pricing:

9 days / 8 nights

$3200 Single Occupancy

$2700 Double Occupancy

Schedule:

Nov 21: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro / welcome dinner

Nov 22: Travel to Bahia

Nov 22 - 25: Workshops & Excursions in Bahia

Nov 26: Return to Rio de Janeiro

Nov 26 - 29: Workshops & excursions in Rio de Janeiro

Nov 29: Farewell dinner & dancing in Lapa

Nov 30: Return flights home