Rio de Janeiro
Move to the rhythms of Rio with a samba school queen
Dive into samba with a masterclass that includes a dance lesson, percussion session, and cultural workshop
More...The Experience
Forge a meaningful bond with Rio during an immersive three-part Samba Soul class in historic Little Africa led by Egili, one of Brazil's top samba school queens. You'll warm up with a 30-minute percussion session, where you'll create samba beats alongside professional musicians. Then, you'll learn the essential moves during a one-hour samba dance class. You'll conclude with a complimentary caipirinha and a 30-minute interactive cultural workshop, exploring the roots of samba through stories, images, and conversation. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.
What's priceless
Feeling the rhythms of a culture in your soul.
The highlights
- Get your energy flowing in the birthplace of samba during a percussion session and play basic rhythms
- Practise samba dance moves with an authentic Carnival Queen, and practice in a relaxed, judgement-free environment
- Understand the meaning behind the music, movement, and spirit of Rio's Afro-Brazilian culture at an interactive workshop
- Cool off with a complimentary caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail
Details
- Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
- Experience is available until 31 December 2025
- Price listed is for 1 person
- Experience is for a group of 4-10 people
- Experience is 3.5 hours
- By clicking "Book here", you agree to all our Terms of Use and Terms & Conditions
Fine Print
- This experience is non-refundable upon purchase, unless otherwise noted



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