Why JuntaSamba?

JuntaSamba is more than a place to take Samba classes. It’s a space to train, grow, connect and deepen your understanding of Brazilian Samba — whether you're taking your very first steps or developing as an advanced dancer.

Brazilian Samba

Our teaching is deeply connected to the culture, technique and evolution of Samba in Brazil.

Through our continued training in Rio de Janeiro and collaborations with Brazilian artists and professionals, we bring our students knowledge that is current, culturally connected and constantly evolving.

We believe learning Samba also means understanding and respecting where it comes from.

Structured Training That Helps You Progress

Our classes aren't designed as isolated drop-ins.

We build our sessions with progression in mind, giving you the time to repeat, understand and integrate what you're learning.

From foundations to advanced training, each level has a purpose — so you can develop strong technique instead of rushing through your journey.

More Than Choreography

We want you to understand your movement, not simply memorize steps.

Our training explores:

Technique • Musicality • Coordination • Movement vocabulary • Conditioning • Creativity • Performance

The goal is to give you tools that eventually allow you to develop your own Samba.

A Place Where You Can Keep Growing

You can start with us as a complete beginner and continue developing within the same school.

As your dancing evolves, you'll find new ways to challenge yourself through our regular classes, specialized programs, performance opportunities and advanced training.

There is always a next step — without needing to rush to get there.

Learn in a Supportive Environment

We take our training seriously, but we don't believe serious training needs to feel intimidating.

JuntaSamba is built around community, encouragement and respect.

Come as you are, work at your level, ask questions, make mistakes and give yourself the space to grow.

Opportunities Beyond the Studio

For students who want to take their experience further, JuntaSamba creates opportunities to experience Samba outside of weekly classes.

From performances and special projects to guest workshops and immersive training experiences in Rio de Janeiro, our goal is to create bridges between what you learn in the studio and the culture that inspires it.

Find Your Place at JuntaSamba

You don't need to already be a Samba dancer to start.

You just need to be ready to learn.

Start where you are. Train consistently. Build strong foundations. And let your Samba grow from there.

Fall Samba Session 2026

Our Fall Session is coming up this September, with a full schedule designed to help you build your samba through technique, movement, conditioning, creativity and performance training.

Whether you're newer to Samba or an experienced dancer looking to push your training further, there are 6 weekly classes + 2 specialized programs to choose from.

Session Dates

September 7 – December 10, 2026

✨ Free Trial Week: Week of September 7
🐦 Early Bird Pricing: Until September 1 at 11:59 PM
⚠️ Limited spots available in all classes.

Weekly Classes

Mondays with Rapha

18:30 – Technique & Drills
Intermediate & Advanced

Build precision, control and confidence through repetition and detailed corrections. A class focused on mastering your existing samba vocabulary while adding more layers to your movement.

19:45 – Conditioning for Samba
Intermediate & Advanced

Develop the strength, endurance, stability and physical preparation needed to support your samba training.

📍 Studio Accento

Tuesdays with Mimi & Selina

A night dedicated to expanding your movement vocabulary, exploring different influences and developing more versatility in your dancing.

Wednesdays — Beginner Samba

Our beginner classes are designed to give you strong foundations and a clear progression in Samba no Pé.

Whether you're completely new to samba or ready to strengthen and develop your basics, you'll be able to train at the level that best suits you.

Special Programs

Passista Prep Program — 4th Edition

Wednesdays | 19:00–21:00
September 9 – December 9
With Selina Melo

An intensive training program for dancers who want to develop their samba, performance skills and Passista foundations in a smaller, focused group.

The program will conclude with a performance at our end-of-year gala.

Application required. Limited spots.

Creative Samba Project

Thursdays | 19:30–21:30
September 10 – December 10
With Rapha

A creative program where dancers receive tools and guidance to develop their own individual samba project.

Throughout the session, you'll explore your artistic identity, make creative choices and work toward a final filmed project where you become the creative and artistic director of your own piece.

Application required. Limited spots.

A New Way to Train

This session, registration is built around our Training Passes.

Choose how often you want to train each week — from 1x to 5x/week — and build the schedule that works best for your goals.

The more you train, the better the value per class.

Students accepted into one of our specialized programs also receive access to exclusive member pricing for regular weekly classes.

Ready to Samba?

Choose your classes, build your training schedule and join us for the Fall Session.

Early Bird pricing ends September 1 at 11:59 PM.

Free trials will also be available during the week of September 7 for dancers who want to experience a class before committing.

Limited spots available.