SAMBA RAIZ
Samba Raiz – Foundation & Tradition
Grounded in tradition and cultural roots, Samba Raiz explores the essence of Brazilian samba through movement, rhythm, and community. These Monday classes focus on building strong foundations while honoring the ancestry and elegance of samba.
The evening begins with Samba no Pé (Beginner) at 6:30 PM, where students develop posture, rhythm, and essential footwork while learning the core movements that shape samba.
At 7:30 PM, the class transitions into Samba de Roda com Saia (bring your own skirt), where dancers explore circular energy, expressive movement, and traditional skirt technique rooted in Afro-Brazilian cultural practices.
Together, these classes emphasize rhythm, posture, cultural context, and joyful connection through dance, offering a welcoming space to deepen your relationship with samba.
DETAILS
Location
Union Cultural Center
803 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104
Date & Time
Every Monday
6:30 PM – Samba no Pé (Beginner)
7:30 PM – Samba de Roda com Saia
DEISE COSTA
Deise Costa is a Brazilian dance artist, choreographer, and cultural educator with over 15 years of experience performing and teaching in Brazil and across the United States. Originally from Piauí, she is deeply rooted in the Afro-Brazilian tradition and a passionate advocate for the preservation and sharing of Brazil’s cultural heritage.
She is a student of Rosangela Silvestre and has completed three intensive dance residencies in Salvador, Bahia through the Associação Cultural Silvestre Technique. Her training includes mentorship from renowned masters such as Vera Passos, Nildinha Fonseca, Tatiana Campelo, Dan Imperador, Dude Conceição, and Bira Santos Alabê, all pillars of Salvador's rich Afro-Brazilian dance and music community.
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