Dance Workshops

Come along to our regular dance workshops and learn a variety of Brasilian dance steps and techniques, including 'samba no pe' - fast-stepping samba! All ages and abilities are welcome and no experience is necessary, just a passion for dance and samba. Participation in our classes and performances are open to both men and women so come along to a session to try it out, or come every week and join as a member and perform on parade with the School.

Dance Instructors

Brighton School of Samba offers Afro-Brasilian dance classes led by some of the UK's finest samba dance teachers and performers. Our roster of teachers include:

		Marta Scott - Lead Dance Instructor Marta's professionalism in teaching and performing spans over twenty years, with choreography and performance roles across Brasil, Europe, the Middle-East and the USA (including Broadway and Las Vegas), as well as parading at Rio Carnival with 'Salgueiro' and 'Tradicao' as Passista. Marta's enthusiasm and easy-going nature allows dancers to immediately feel comfortable and she transfers her passion for samba and Brasilian culture to her students. Most recently, Marta choreographed the Brighton School of Samba's debut performance at Brighton Pride (2011) and she is a regular dance instructor at London School of Samba.
		Kamila Kress - Assistant Dance Instructor Kamila is the Assistant Dance Instructor, working closely with Marta and the school Directors to ensure a visually stunning performance from the dance section of the school.
		Leandro Brizad - Guest Dance Instructor Leandro is a guest Dance Instructor at the school. Leandro taught samba, axe, samba no pe and forro, as well as choreographing numerous samba and forro festivals and government-run programmes in his native south Brazil. Since moving to Brighton, Leandro has performed with the Brighton School of Samba and runs workshops, including developing new choreographies for his students.
		Luana Scott - Porta Bandeira Luana holds a highly respected position within the Brighton School of Samba - the Porta Bandeira (flag bearer). The Porta Bandeira wears an ornate costume, and presents the flag of the Brighton School of Samba to the audience when on parade. The flag is held in great reverence and is symbolically the most important part of a school. The Porta Bandeira carrying the flag leads the school when on parade. Luana has been our Porta Bandeira for two years.
		Nigel Sayers - Mestre Sala Nigel is the school's Mestre Sala (Master of Ceremonies). With his extensive experience in various forms of dance including jazz, tap, and ballet, Nigel brings his own unique style to the role. The Mestre Sala partners the Porta Bandeira, showing her off to the audience. He rarely leaves the side of the Porta Bandeira during parades. Nigel has been our Mestre Sala since 2010.