Samba Dance Class: Learn Basic Steps in Salvador
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36 Ratings
Pelourinho

Learn the basic steps of the Samba
Enjoy a fun and interactive class with a professional dance instructor
Feel the rhythm of the music as you learn the steps of the Samba
Immerse yourself in the culture of Salvador and learn about its history
English-speaking instructor
Access to the first Capoeira School in Brazil
Cultural and historical insights

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Associação de Capoeira Mestre Bimba - Learn to dance Samba like a local! No partner or dance experience is required. Get ready to join an immersive experience about Brazilian culture, dance, music, and history!
    Samba is a Brazilian music genre that originated in the Afro-Brazilian communities of Bahia in the late 19th century. Unfortunately,…
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What's Included
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Location
Associação de Capoeira Mestre Bimba
Rua das Laranjeiras
Meeting point at Associação de Capoeira Mestre Bimba. We don't offer pickup service. Add landmarks close to the Associação, such as "Ó Paí Ó Restaurante" or "São Domingos Gusmão Church" located in Largo do Terreiro de Jesus.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Katiah532
Oct 25, 2025
Experience what to do in Salvador! - Good experience, very good team and great time. I highly recommend to know the local culture!!
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Giulianabolazzi
Oct 11, 2025
The Bahian roots of samba - My parter and I had such a great time at this samba class! The teacher was absolutely fantastic — super knowledgeable, patient, and full of positive energy. She made the class fun, accessible, and meaningful by breaking down the steps clearly and sharing the cultural roots of samba. By the end, we felt more confident, connected, and inspired. Highly recommend for anyone looking to dance, learn, and have a blast! 5/5 – Joyful, empowering, and unforgettable!
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240cecil
Aug 26, 2025
A great experience in Salvador! - Excelent class!! We were taught the history of Samba, and the basic moves, with some advanced progressions if we were feeling brave. Yasmin speaks great english so communication was very easy!! Definitely worth it if you're visiting Salvador.
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192ronanl
Aug 20, 2025
Very nice experience - Very nice experience, we learned the steps of samba in a warm and very professional Mood at the same time , a lot of good mood! We highly recommend!
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611reaganj
Aug 19, 2025
Great fun! - Learning samba was a delight. My boyfriend and I attended this class. We liked the explanation of the culture in addition to the dance moves and would definitely return for capoeira or drumming lessons. Everyone was professional and kind.
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837murielj
Aug 11, 2025
A nice discover of Samba of Bahia - A really Nice time to discover the samba of Bahia. We learn the bases as beginners and the history of the samba. A lot of fun ! Obrigada
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Sabineaw782ec
Jul 30, 2025
Great time! - We loved it!! the learning steps is not too complicated and we quickly got into the Samba Mood. a great time to share and we felt we had rubbed shoulders with the heart of Brazilian culture. contagious energy that has conquered us all! thank you
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Charlief75
Jul 30, 2025
So much fun! - So much fun. Our teacher was so knowledgeable about the history f the region and samba which added to the experience. By the end f the class everyone had enough moves to be able to dance and share in the passion. Highly recommended.
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Karenjj91
Jul 22, 2025
Great experience - We had a great lesson with Yasmine - it was fun and we learned a lot and later put it into practise at the show in the evening when we watch a brilliant capoeira performance as well. Highly recommend this unique experience
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684luckya
Jul 21, 2025
- The beginner samba class was phenomenal- one of my top memories from my three weeks in Brazil. I’m a beginner but in just an hour I felt like I had enough moves to really get into the music. I found myself grinning wide (and sweating) by the time we were halfway through. My 15 year old stepdaughter did the class with me and also was impressed with the experience. The team was very responsive by WhatsApp as well. The five stars are well deserved here!
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