Saji, Brazilian Carnival Samba Dancer | Samba Dance Teacher| Belly Dancer  

Feel Amazing about Yourself 

Weekly Rio Carnival Samba Dance Classes 

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http://www.islingtonartsfactory.org/samba.html

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Sunday 11am -12.20 pm Intermediate / Advance Open Level, Technique, Combinations and Choreography/ ONLINE ONLY 

January  2021 onwards:

In light of recent events, we are moving online and will be offering the Samba Sunday class (11am  -12.20  - Intermediate / Advance Class) online, which you can enjoy with Saji in the comfort of your own home.

Please contact us via the contacts page please for further information. 

​£10 per class 

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Islington Arts Factory

2 Parkhurst Road

London N7 7SF

Nearest tube: Holloway/Calledonian Road

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Learn the basics, the foundation, the roots of Samba dance and rhythms. 

You will learn the individual moves and rhythms which will then be combined into a choreography full of happiness!

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Focus will be on:

*Steps associated to Samba, Samba no Pe and Passos Marcardos

*Drills and Combinations

*Spins and turns with power and confidence 

*Malandro and Passista Character Styling

*Arms/ Posture/ Lines/ Footwork/ Hips/ Sensuality / Presentation 

*Charm, Elegance, Glamour and Grace

*Rhythmic Variations including Partido Alto, Samba de Terreiro , Batucada and Samba Enredo

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Student performance opportunities will be available for those who wish to participate in a Rio Carnival style performance. 

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Samba is a Solo dance, no partner required

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HEALTH BENEFITS:

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"Samba Dance will increase physical confidence, improve mental functioning, improve general and psychological wellbeing and give you greater self-confidence and self-esteem".

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Samba helps in releasing a lot of sweat along with which all toxins are freed from the body

The energetic movements of Samba help in the release of Endorphins that help in altering mood

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Samba will help you improve your:

*motor coordination

*dance routines and moving to music

*musicality and musical interpretation

*cardio-vascular system

*posture, agility and flexibility

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The classes are open to singles, couples and groups. Just bring a SMILE!!!

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So dance, have fun, and challenge yourself to the rhythm of SAMBA and

Get Fit the Brazilian Way!

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Student Carnival Performance at Islington Street Party 2018