Experience Rio de Janeiro the way locals do — with the moves to prove it.
Your night starts with a 1-hour samba class at our dance studio on Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana, in the heart of Copacabana. Your bilingual instructor (English, Spanish, and Portuguese) breaks every step down for complete beginners, so you don't need a partner, previous experience, or natural rhythm — just comfortable shoes and good energy.
Once class ends, your instructor takes you out into the real Rio de Janeiro. On Mondays, you'll join one of the city's most iconic samba street parties, dancing in the open air alongside locals and travellers, with live music filling the street. From Wednesday to Saturday, you'll head to one of Rio's liveliest samba clubs, where a live band plays all night and you skip the line with fast-track entry. Exact venues can shift with the season and local events, so check your booking confirmation for the specific address on your date.
Food and drinks are available to purchase at the venue (not included in your ticket). Your instructor stays with you the entire night, so you always feel safe, welcome, and part of the party — whether you're travelling solo, as a couple, or with a group.
This isn't a staged tourist show. This is real samba, in real Rio de Janeiro venues, with the people who live it every day.