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Brazilian Samba Dance Classes in London

MONDAYS with live Drumming at LSE

5-WEEK FOUNDATION COURSE FROM 7 TO 8PM

£81

NEXT STARTS ON 01st JUNE with exciting Brazilian dance classes, including vibrant London samba and engaging samba dance classes.

OPEN LEVEL SAMBA DANCE CLASS FROM 8 TO 9 PM

£12

Join our drop-in class for Brazilian dance classes, where all levels are welcome! Pay as you go with contactless payment just before class starts at 8 PM. Experience the vibrant energy of London samba and immerse yourself in our samba dance classes.

OPEN LEVEL SAMBA DANCE CLASS MEMBERSHIP

£60

Join us for 6 Brazilian dance classes this July and August, running from 8 to 9 PM! These samba dance classes are available exclusively during these two months in London, so don’t miss out on the chance to learn some lively London samba!


WEDNESDAY at Pineapple Dance Studios

OPEN LEVEL SAMBA DANCE CLASS FROM 6.25 TO 7.25PM

£11

Join our drop-in class and explore Brazilian dance classes, including vibrant London samba and exciting samba dance classes. Book through the Pineapple Dance Studios app by clicking here.


FRIDAY at Pineapple Dance Studios

OPEN LEVEL SAMBA DANCE CLASS FROM 6.30 TO 7.30PM

£11

Join our drop-in class and explore Brazilian dance classes, including vibrant London samba and exciting samba dance classes. Book through the Pineapple Dance Studios app by clicking here.


SUNDAYS Live Online

OPEN LEVEL SAMBA DANCE CLASS FROM 11am to 12.15pm

£11

DROP-IN online Brazilian dance classes_ BOOK HERE for an exciting LIVE ONLINE samba dance class!

CLASSES DESCRIPTION

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Brazilian Samba Dance Classes

Experience authentic Brazilian dance classes in central London, where you can train in samba no pé with live drums. At Império da Rainha, our London samba classes go beyond just learning steps — they embody culture, rhythm, and community, all taught with a genuine connection to Brazil. Open to all genders.

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New to Samba?  


👉 Join our 5-week Foundation Course (7–8PM)  


Next start date: 01st JUNE 2026  


Open to all genders.  


Limited spaces. CLICK HERE to secure your spot in these exciting Brazilian dance classes!  


Already have experience?  


👉 Join our Monday Samba Class with Live Drums (8–9PM)  


Open level – all welcome to enhance your skills in London samba.  


Open to all genders.  


See location details at the bottom of this page.

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Monday Samba Classes (LSE)

7:00 – 8:00 PM

Brazilian Dance Classes: Samba Foundation Course


Join our structured training designed for beginners and improvers who want to enhance their samba technique. These London samba classes are open to all genders.


CLICK HERE TO BOOK



8:00 – 9:00 PM

Open Class with Live Bateria

All levels are welcome!


This class focuses on Rhythm, Movement, Brazilian Culture & Connection, making it a perfect addition to your samba dance classes experience.


Please make sure you arrive 10 minutes before the class starts. Open to all genders.


💳 Drop-in: £12 (pay by contactless before the class starts)


🎟 Membership options available


See location details at the bottom of this page.

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Samba Foundation Course

If you are new to samba or looking to enhance your skills in samba dance classes, this is your perfect starting point. In our London samba classes, you will learn: 


- Samba no pé foundations

- Rhythm, coordination, posture

- Musicality and timing

- Cultural context


👣 No experience needed


Open to all genders


💛 Supportive, small-group environment


📅 Mondays, 7–8 PM


Please make sure you arrive 10 minutes before the class starts.


CLICK HERE TO BOOK

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Weekly Training

If you're already experienced in samba or have just completed your Samba foundation course, continue your journey with our Brazilian dance classes in London. Join us for samba dance classes on Mondays at LSE, featuring live drums:


📅 Mondays – 8:00 PM


Please make sure you arrive 10 minutes before the class starts. Open to all genders.


💳 Drop-in: £12 (pay by contactless before the class starts)


🎟 Membership options available


For more samba dance classes, visit Pineapple Dance Studios:


📅 Wednesday – 6:25 PM


📅 Friday – 6:30 PM


Open to all genders.


CLICK HERE

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Online Options

LIVE ONLINE CLASS


📅 Sundays – 11:00 AM


CLICK HERE


ONLINE COURSES


Structured programmes for:


Beginners

Improvers

Intermediate & Advanced


Explore our Brazilian dance classes, including exciting London samba options, perfect for all genders.


Train at your own pace with our samba dance classes.


CLICK HERE

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Our Approach

We don’t just teach steps in our Brazilian dance classes. We teach: Technique with purpose, Movement with meaning, and Samba as it is lived in Brasil. This is a space for people who want depth, respect, and joy in their training. Open to all genders, our London samba and samba dance classes welcome everyone.

Join Us

If you feel connected to this, you are welcome here. Whether you are curious about Brazilian dance classes, committed to mastering London samba, or somewhere in between, there is space for you to grow. Open to all genders. Start your samba dance classes and begin your Brazilian samba journey today. Join our community and parade with us in Notting Hill Carnival. We were the winners - best Brazilian band of 2025!

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OUR CLASSES

Learn from the best Samba Teachers in London

Brazilian Samba is continuously evolving, and our instructors are fully immersed in the world of Brazilian Samba in Rio de Janeiro. Learn the genuine, authentic Samba de Passista, and Samba de Comunidade. Join us for the NHC Carnival parade!

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Better yet, see us in person!

Our Monday classes are a great opportunity for socializing and experiencing Brazilian dance classes. Come say hello and feel free to just watch our London samba sessions (free entrance to watch classes and rehearsals!). No strings attached—just show up from 7 to 9pm.

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Império da Rainha School of Samba_ OUR LOCATION

1 Sheffield Street, Westminster, London, WC2A 2AP, United Kingdom

London School of Economics (LSE) The SAW SWEE HOCK CENTRE 1 Sheffield St, WC2A 2AP

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