PLEASE NOTE: CLASS IS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. (Carlinhos is in New York on an extended visit.) This is a weekly Brazilian percussion class led by Carlinhos Pandeiro de Ouro of the Mangueira samba school in Rio, and known around the world as one of the great Brazilian percussionists. This is focused instruction on pandeiro, tamborim, tan-tan, caxixi, surdo, agogo, and other key instruments. Tuesday evenings - 7:30PM 18th Street Arts Center 1639 18th Street (at Olympic) Santa Monica …

This is a MeetUp for all those excited about Kizomba in Southern California! Kizomba (a Angolan word meaning party) takes its origin from the Angolan dance Semba, which is also the origin of the Brazilian Samba. It appeared at the end of 80’s – 90’s, while the young Angolans, although very attached to their traditional dance, sought a new musical identity, and finally found their inspiration and new voice at a concert given by Kassav, a famous French Caribbean Zouk band. Kizomba was born out of …

This group starts out of my desire to share opportunities to work out while dancing with people who enjoy going to events, dance classes and make out of any special occasion an opportunity to dance. I am a Dance/Fitness instructor looking to get people motivated and keep them motivated about their physical and mental health. I would like to open this group to people of all races, shapes, ages, gender, sexual orientation and creed. My objective is that, while we dance for hours non-stop, share la …

Fit Party LA is a weekly Zumba class starting October 22 in Los Angeles. Organized by Jaunique, an avid salsera and traveler, she's bringing the dance rhythms and energy from clubs all over the world to Los Angeles. Amazing music, accessible choreography and fun beyond imagination - this will be the hour you look forward to every week!

… Meetups will take place in the South Bay and surrounding areas at places such as: Petros  Le Pain Qutoidien Tapas and Vino Kinkaid's New Orleans Cajun Cheesecake Factory Panchos Samba ...become a member and suggest a place today!

… Take salsa, cha cha, samba, tango meringue, add hints of flamenco, calypso, hip-hop and belly dancing, put in a workout routine and you have Zumba!

… Keishia is a licensed Zumba Instructor and takes pride in the authenticity of the Zumba experience she provides while focusing on musical genres that highlights her heritage, personal tastes and dance training: African, Samba, Caribbean, and Salsa rhythms. Normally, she throws in Hip Hop choreography straight from music videos to give you some material for the next time you hit the party scene! And she's been known to set up dance battles and soul train dance lines to keep it fresh and interacti …

Los Angeles, the music capital of the world, is a melting pot of vast cultures, exquisite sounds and eclectic styles. From sensual Samba beat at Carnival to French/Algerian reverberation of “lovers rai.” No Borders exploits the opportunity to drink in the echo of Nueva Trova, the haunting rhythm of Cuba or dance to Bachata from the Dominican Republic. Music speaks to our soul and unites nations driving away fences, walls and borders.

We are a new dance studio in the Los Angeles area. We aim to provide a place for dancers to come and create a social, artistic dance community. We offer a variety of affordable classes in many different styles. We pride ourselves in making learning to dance fun, quick, and easy for everyone. Current group classes include Salsa, Swing, Ballroom, Jazz, Belly Dancing, Tease(Burlesque), Tango, Modern, Yoga, and Samba, with more classes to come! We also offer private lessons with professional instruc …

Oi gente! This group is for people who speak Portuguese, both natives and learners.

Bossa Nova came about from a marriage between Samba rhythms, West Coast Jazz musical approach, poetry and the mid-50's vibe of Brasil, especially in Rio de Janeiro. The musical form gained steam following the partnership between Tom Jobim (composer) and Vinicius de Moraes (poet) (which gave birth to many timeless classic songs like Girl from Ipanema and the classic film Black Orpheus) and Joao Gilberto's revolutionary guitar work, among many other factors. The music found its way to the jazz c …

… Zumba includes rhythms from Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Belly Dance, Flamenco, Tango, Samba, Rock and Roll, and more... visit https://www.zumba.com/en-US/profiles/30885/nelly-villegas/ to check out my class schedule!