Music and Performing Arts

Welcome to a safe space, where you can unleash the inner dancer in you; and wear a permanent smile throughout the class. The music is uplifting and energetic you will lose yourself in the rhythms of Latin America.

Come and let the rhythm take control, and discover a dance genre that will loosen and improve your whole wellbeing.

The steps are easy to pick up and choreography is straight forward, so everyone can join in, even you with two left feet.

So, come and treat your body and feet to the colourful sounds of the Rio de Janeiro. You'll be in safe hands with your teacher Morilie Taiwo, who teaches the dancers for the renowned The Ministry Of Samba.

No experience necessary. We welcome all ages and abilities. This is not a partner dance and different from ballroom samba.

Below is the course content:

Monday

·What is Brazilian samba?

·Brief history of samba

·Basic Samba steps

·Different regional samba steps

·Warm-up Samba and samba drills

Tuesday

·Learn more samba steps

• Samba technique
• The spirit of the samba

·Warm-up and samba drills

·Learn and dance samba routine 1

Wednesday

·Warm-up and samba drills

·Samba technique

·Learn and dance samba routine 2

Thursday

·Warm-up and samba drills

·Samba technique

·Learn and dance samba routine 3

Friday

·Warm-up and samba drills

·Rehearsal for performance showcase (performance optional)

·Samba routine 1, 2 and 3

Morilie Taiwo

About Morilie

Morilie Taiwo is the choreographer and lead dancer for the renowned Ministry of Samba. She has danced on various big stages and events and loves teaching her passion for samba to others. She is a qualified dance instructor and brings bags of industry and classroom experience. She believes that everyone can dance, and her warm and encouraging approach brings out the confidence and freedom in any novice, and she delights in helping people unleash the dancer within.