Wednesdays, Afro Samba
Open Level | Intermediate Samba Focus
6pm, The Dance Centre, 677 Davie
Taught by Carine Carroll

This class is a powerful merger of Afro-Brazilian dance and Samba, designed to reconnect dancers with the sacred roots and cultural foundation of Samba. Open to all levels, this training will especially challenge and inspire dancers with intermediate Samba experience, while still welcoming beginners who are ready to learn and grow.

In this class, students will explore the foundation of Afro-Brazilian movement and understand how Afro dance traditions gave birth to Samba through history, rhythm, resistance, and celebration. You will build a stronger connection to the ground, develop deeper body awareness, and unlock movement that feels both ancestral and alive.

We will also study the movements inspired by the Orishas (Orixás)—powerful spiritual forces honoured in Afro-Brazilian culture—learning their symbolism, meanings, and how their energy influences movement, expression, and rhythm.

Expect a class that is intense, soulful, and empowering—where technique meets culture and dance becomes storytelling.

In this class you will:

• Learn Afro-Brazilian foundations and body technique

• Understand how Afro-Brazilian culture shaped Samba

• Develop grounded, strong, and expressive movement

• Explore Orisha-inspired movement and their meanings

• Improve musicality, rhythm, and body control

• Connect to African diaspora heritage through dance

Come ready to sweat, connect, and transform your dance from the inside out.

Unsure what to wear to class? Make sure you’re wearing something comfortable, stretchy that you can sweat in! For footwear, we recommend runners, socks, or bare feet. ALL SHOES MUST HAVE A NON-MARKING SOLE. The rubber of your shoe must NOT leave behind any marks or scuffs on the light-grey dance floor.

FREE TRIAL DAY - May 13th
Program Runs: May 20th-June 24th
Discounts available for 6-class bundles | Drop- in rate: $25
See “Wednesday Class Pass” for multi-class discounts

*Class registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable