Feel the Rhythm. Join the Bateria.
Experience the power of Brazilian samba percussion with Império da Rainha's Bateria Tropa Trovão, one of the premier Brazilian samba schools in London.
Learn traditional samba rhythms through engaging samba drumming lessons, develop your musical skills, and become part of the vibrant Brazilian samba community thriving in London.
Move with the Rhythm. Dance with the Rainha.
Discover the vibrant world of authentic Brazilian samba through energetic classes offered by top Brazilian samba schools.
Our sessions combine samba no pé, technique, musicality, and expression.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, you’ll connect with Brazilian culture and experience the exhilarating energy of samba in London, complete with live samba drumming lessons that enhance your skills.
Bring the Energy of Brazilian Carnival to Your Event.
Make your event unforgettable with Império da Rainha's professional samba dancers and live Brazilian drummers.
Whether it’s a corporate event, a private celebration, or a festival, we capture the vivid colour, rhythm, and excitement of Brazilian Carnival.
Our team, inspired by the vibrant traditions of Brazilian samba schools, offers performances that will transport your guests to the heart of carnival culture. Plus, for those interested in learning, we provide samba drumming lessons that add an interactive element to your experience.
Experience the magic of samba in London with us!
Brazilian Samba. Culture. Community. Female Leadership.
Founded in London in 2024 by Brazilian dancer Liani Devito, with the collaboration of Leila Heinel, Brian Taylor and Alex Talbot, Império da Rainha is an award-winning Brazilian School of Samba dedicated to celebrating and preserving authentic Brazilian samba and Afro-Brazilian culture.
Led by a Brazilian female president with strong connections to Rio de Janeiro's samba schools, particularly Acadêmicos do Salgueiro, Império da Rainha brings together dancers, musicians and samba enthusiasts through drumming, dance, cultural education and Notting Hill Carnival.
In just three Carnival seasons, our school has achieved remarkable success:
As a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), we are a social enterprise committed to cultural education, inclusion, creativity and community well-being.
We believe samba is more than music and dance — it is culture, identity, expression and community.
Join our samba família and experience the spirit of Brazilian Carnaval in London!
Viva o Samba! Viva Império da Rainha!
Império da Rainha CIC | Company No. 16936182
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DRUMMING CLASSES. JOIN OUR BATERIA TROPA TROVÃO, BE A RITMISTA DA RAINHA! MORE INFO
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DRUMMING CLASSES. JOIN OUR BATERIA TROPA TROVÃO, BE A RITMISTA DA RAINHA! MORE INFO
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DRUMMING CLASSES. JOIN OUR BATERIA TROPA TROVÃO, BE A RITMISTA DA RAINHA! MORE INFO
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DRUMMING CLASSES. JOIN OUR BATERIA TROPA TROVÃO, BE A RITMISTA DA RAINHA! MORE INFO
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DRUMMING CLASSES. JOIN OUR BATERIA TROPA TROVÃO, BE A RITMISTA DA RAINHA! MORE INFO. WE'LL BE BACK IN 15th FEB 2027
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Our Monday classes at the Brazilian samba schools are also a great time for socializing. Feel free to drop by to say hello or just watch our samba drumming lessons. No strings attached—just show up from 7 to 9 pm. This is a fantastic way to experience samba London without any commitment. Check the news media about our school!
1 Sheffield Street, Westminster, London, WC2A 2AP, United Kingdom
London School of Economics (LSE) The Saw Swee Hock Centre Sheffield St, WC2A 2AP
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