⭐ FEATURED PROGRAM
⭐ FEATURED PROGRAM
FOUNDATIONS OF
AFRO-BRAZILIAN SAMBA
FOUNDATIONS OF
AFRO-BRAZILIAN SAMBA
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AFRO-BRAZILIAN SAMBA
6-Week Beginner Immersion
6-Week Beginner Immersion
Start with the basics. Find the rhythm. Become part of the ensemble.
This six-week immersion is designed for beginners who want to experience the power and joy of Afro-Brazilian samba.
You'll learn fundamental samba rhythms, percussion techniques, songs and call-and-response while discovering how individual parts come together to create the sound of a samba school.
No previous musical experience is required. All instruments are provided.
6 WEEKS * 1 HOUR PER WEEK * BEGINNER FRIENDLY SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
MORE THAN JUST DRUMMING
MORE THAN JUST DRUMMING
You'll learn the fundamentals of Afro-Brazilian samba while experiencing what makes a samba school different: rhythm, listening, movement, song and community working together.
🥁 PLAY THE RHYTHMS
🥁 PLAY THE RHYTHMS
Learn fundamental samba patterns and how different percussion parts fit together to create the groove.
👂 LISTEN & PLAY TOGETHER
👂 LISTEN & PLAY TOGETHER
Learn to hear your part within the ensemble—and respond to the rhythms happening around you.
🎶 SING THE SAMBA
🎶 SING THE SAMBA
Experience traditional songs, chants and call-and-response as part of the music.
🤝 BECOME PART OF THE ENSEMBLE
🤝 BECOME PART OF THE ENSEMBLE
Build confidence playing with others and experience the energy of making music together.
BY THE END OF SIX WEEKS...
BY THE END OF SIX WEEKS...
You'll have experienced the fundamentals of Afro-Brazilian samba, learned several rhythms and begun developing the confidence to play as part of an ensemble.
YOUR 6-WEEK JOURNEY
YOUR 6-WEEK JOURNEY
FROM YOUR FIRST BEAT TO THE ENSEMBLE
FROM YOUR FIRST BEAT TO THE ENSEMBLE
Six weeks of learning, listening, playing and discovering what happens when individual rhythms come together.
WEEK 1:
FEEL THE PULSE
WEEK 1:
FEEL THE PULSE
Break the fear of getting started. Learn through body percussion, clapping, call-and-response and a simple surdo groove.
WEEK 2:
LISTEN & LAYER
WEEK 2:
LISTEN & LAYER
Begin layering tantan, pandeiro and agogô while learning how individual rhythms work together.
WEEK 3: MOVEMENT & GROOVE
WEEK 3: MOVEMENT & GROOVE
Explore samba movement while playing, and begin experiencing breaks and call-and-response within the rhythm.
WEEK 4: build THE groove
WEEK 4: build THE groove
Continue developing your rhythms and ensemble playing.
WEEK 5: put it together
WEEK 5: put it together
Bring the rhythms, listening and ensemble skills together.
WEEK 6: celebrate
WEEK 6: celebrate
Complete the immersion with a shared performance moment.
Six weeks. One rhythm. A whole new experience.
NEW TO SAMBA?
YOU BELONG HERE.
YOU BELONG HERE.
You don't need to be a musician, a dancer, or an experienced drummer to join BFA.
Our beginner immersion is designed to give you a welcoming place to learn, make music and experience Afro-Brazilian samba together.
YOU DON'T NEED:
YOU DON'T NEED:
❌ Previous drumming experience
❌ Musical training
❌ Perfect rhythm
❌ Dance experience
❌ To know anyone before you arrive
YOU DO NEED:
YOU DO NEED:
✓ Curiosity
✓ A willingness to try
✓ A desire to play with others
Come as you are. We'll find the rhythm together.
MORE WAYS TO PLAY
MORE WAYS TO PLAY
KEEP THE RHYTHM GOING
KEEP THE RHYTHM GOING
🥁 WEEKLY group WORKSHOPS
🥁 WEEKLY group WORKSHOPS
Keep building your rhythm and percussion skills through ongoing workshops exploring Brazilian samba and related rhythms.
🎶 COMMUNITY SAMBA ENSEMBLE
🎶 COMMUNITY SAMBA ENSEMBLE
Take your playing into the ensemble. Rehearse, perform and experience the energy of bringing Afro-Brazilian samba to the community.
🎤 SINGING & VOCAL CLASSES
🎤 SINGING & VOCAL CLASSES
Explore traditional samba songs, chants and call-and-response—and discover the power of singing as part of the rhythm.
START WITH THE 6-WEEK IMMERSION. THEN SEE WHERE THE RHYTHM TAKES YOU.
READY TO FIND YOUR RHYTHM?
START WITH BFA SAMBA.
START WITH BFA SAMBA.
Join the 6-Week Beginner Immersion — Foundations of Afro-Brazilian Samba.
Six weeks of rhythm, percussion, songs, movement and community.
No previous experience required.
6 WEEKS • 1 HOUR PER WEEK • SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Come curious. Come ready to play.
We'll find the rhythm together.
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