Sao Paulo Dance Clubs –
Learn to Samba in Brazil!

If you’re visiting Brazil during Carnival, you should definitely look into some of the Sao Paulo dance clubs and the lessons they offer during your stay. For a native Brazilian, knowing how to Samba is absolutely essential, so why not try taking a lesson or two? Come Carnival time, you’ll fit right in, and have more fun than you thought possible!

Here are the names and addresses of a few Sao Paulo dance clubs and studios worth looking into while you’re in the city:

Cia. Terra – Dancas de Salao
Rua Batatias, 187 – Jardins
T: 30514550
Specializes in: Samba, Bolero, Tango, Salsa, Pagode

Espaco de Danca Andrei Udiloff
Rua Simao Alvares, 714 0 Pinheiros
T: 38136196
Specializes in: Tap Dance and Ballroom

Nucleo de Danca Stella Aguiar
Av. Jurema, 495 – Moema
T: 011 5093-9908
Specializes in: Belly Dancing, Flamenco, Tap Dance, Samba, Bolero, Ballet

In addition, there are many private instructors who work in Sao Paulo dance clubs that are willing to give one-on-one lessons to families, children, or even visitors to the area! These instructors are specially trained in one or two areas of dance, and if you’re a little shy when it comes to learning new things, this might be a good option for you! You can find these private instructors through the listed dance studios here, or if you’re interested in belly dancing or other Oriental dance styles, there are many Sao Paulo instructors listed online. Here are a few:

Kareemah Nourhan, private classes
T: 11 9362-9126
Specializes in: belly dancing

Espano suad ventre, private classes or seminars
T: 011-33267025
Specializes in: Oriental dance

Shakti Shala, private classes
T: 11 93123820
Specializes in: belly dance, tribal fusion

You’ll be paying more for a private dance lesson than you would at a larger studio, so don’t be taken aback by the cost that’s quoted to you. Lessons at a regular Sao Paulo dance studio may cost between $10 and $25 per drop in, depending on the club, while private lessons could cost anywhere from $20 per hour to $50. You get what you pay for, of course – the more highly trained a dance instructor is, the more they can charge because they can offer more intensive lessons!

Sao Paulo dance clubs abound in the city, and dance is a very large and rich part of Brazilian culture. Although you may feel a little shy at first stepping into a dance studio with complete strangers, the warm and welcome atmosphere will have you dancing like a native Brazilian in no time!

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