CLASSES DESCRIPTION
Brazilian Samba Dance Classes
Train in authentic samba no pé with live drums in central London.
At Império da Rainha, samba is more than a class — it is culture, rhythm, and community, taught with authenticity and direct connection to Brazil.
New to Samba?
👉 Join our 5-week Foundation Course (7–8PM)
Next start date: 01st JUNE 2026
Limited spaces. CLICK HERE
Already have experience?
👉 Join our Monday Samba Class with Live Drums (8–9PM)
Open level – all welcome
See location details at the bottom of this page
Monday Samba Classes (LSE)
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Samba Foundation Course
Structured training for beginners & improvers, and those wanting to improve their samba technique.
8:00 – 9:00 PM
Open Class with Live Bateria
All levels welcome!
A class focused on Rhythm, Movement, Brazilian Culture & Connection.
Please make sure you arrive 10 minutes before the class starts.
💳 Drop-in: £12 (pay by contactless before the class starts)
🎟 Membership options available
See location details at the bottom of this page.
Samba Foundation Course
If you are new to samba, or want to improve your samba technique, this is your starting point. You will learn:
- Samba no pé foundations
- Rhythm, coordination, posture
- Musicality and timing
- Cultural context
👣 No experience needed
💛 Supportive, small-group environment
📅 Mondays, 7–8. PM
Please make sure you arrive 10 minutes before the class starts.
Weekly Training
If you're already experienced in samba, or have just completed your Samba foundation course, continue training with us:
Mondays at LSE (with live drums)
📅 Mondays – 8:00 PM
Please make sure you arrive 10 minutes before the class start.
💳 Drop-in: £12 (pay by contactless before the class starts)
🎟 Membership options available
Pineapple Dance Studios
📅 Wednesday – 6:25 PM
📅 Friday – 6:30 PM
Online Options
LIVE ONLINE CLASS
📅 Sundays – 11:00 AM
ONLINE COURSES
Structured programmes for:
- Beginners
- Improvers
- Intermediate & Advanced
Train at your own pace.
Our Approach
We don’t just teach steps.
We teach:
- Technique with purpose
- Movement with meaning
- Samba as it is lived in Brasil
This is a space for people who want depth, respect,
and joy in their training.
OUR 2026 CALENDAR (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
