Learning Opportunities

Boulder Samba School Classes

The Boulder Samba School offers an expanding number of opportunities to learn about Brazilian music and dance.

The BSS regularly offers classes that introduce participants to the instruments, techniques, and rhythms of Brazilian samba music, focusing on the material used in Bateria Alegria. The next class will be taught by Carl Dixon, musical director of the Boulder Samba School.

Upcoming 2024 Bateria Percussion Intro Class (POSTPONED TO SPRING 2025)

Dates/Time:

Location: Intercambio: 4735 Walnut St B, Boulder, CO 80301

Questions? Contact bouldersambaschool@gmail.com

Cost: $80 (Adult) / $60 (Youth)

This class will introduce participants to the instruments, techniques, and rhythms of Brazilian samba music, focusing on the music of the samba schools of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. All instruments, including caixa (snare), surdo (bass drum), agogô, chocalho, repenique, and tamborim will be provided. The class is open to participants of all levels of experience and ability. 

The classes will be held at the Intercambio office building in central Boulder (4735 Walnut St.). All instruments, including caixa (snare), surdo (bass drum), agogô, chocalho, repinique, and tamborim will be provided.

Registration via PayPal:

Intro Class Registration – (6 class serires)

Additional Opportunities

Other options from Boulder Samba School’s extended family to learn Brazilian music and dance in the Boulder area.

Pandeiro Class

With Carl Dixon, Music Director of the Boulder Samba School and percussionist of Ginga

Please contact Carl to receive information when a group pandeiro class is scheduled.

This class will introduce the basic techniques and rhythms of the Pandeiro. Each class will include working on fundamental tones and techniques, learning new rhythms (samba, pagode, partido alto, baiao, maracatu, funk, etc.), and playing together as an ensemble. The class will be cumulative, but there will be ample review during each class. Participants should have their own pandeiro for class and to practice between classes.

Samba Dance Classes

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Samba Colorado

Visit SambaColorado.com for info on samba dance classes and private lessons with Kebrina Josefina De Jesus.

To sign up for more information on samba classes, workshops or private lessons, or joining the dance company, email sambacoloradodance@gmail.com

Escola de Samba Denver offers weekly classes on different styles of samba dance in the Denver Area. For more information visit their website.

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Bella Diva Dance

Private Lessons

BSS instructors are available for individual instruction in:

  • Percussion (including instruments of the bateria, pandeiro, drum set, hand drums, etc.)
  • Guitar (6- and 7-string)
  • Cavaquinho
  • Woodwinds
  • Singing
  • Dance

Please contact to inquire.