Samba Fit Ipanema · R. Visconde de Pirajá 207, Ipanema
An hour in an Ipanema studio with teachers who have danced for major samba schools, then photos in Carnival costumes. Pick it for the highest rating on this site, the lowest price, and the steps you need before a night out.
This is a samba class, and the best reviewed one in Rio: 4.9 stars from 1,438 reviews. The teachers, Carla, Ranaa and Gaby, have performed with several major samba schools and teach with the samba fit team in Ipanema. In one hour you learn the basic steps of samba, enough to go out and dance that night. You can cancel free up to 24 hours before.
At the end of the class the costumes come out. You take photos in Rio Carnival costumes, and the team sends you the photos and videos of the lesson. Guests say the teachers are patient, break the step down well and keep the pace fun. One could not believe how much better the group danced by the end of the hour.
The studio is at R. Visconde de Pirajá 207 in Ipanema. The listing marks it as likely to sell out. It pairs well with an evening at a Lapa samba bar or at the samba circle of Pedra do Sal, where you can try the step for real.
Find the studio in the heart of Ipanema.
Your teacher starts with the beat and the basic footwork.
Build up the basic step until it feels natural.
Dance the steps to music with the group.
Put on Carnival gear for photos. The photos and videos come to you after.
★★★★★Carla is an excellent teacher who is welcoming, energetic, patient, kind and very skilled at teaching. [...] An experience you have to try to truly understand Samba.
★★★★★Superb experience in Rio! Our teacher was phenomenal and taught us samba steps in such a simple manner. Couldn't believe how much better we were by the end of the class. Highly recommend!
★★★★★We had a very fun samba lesson with Ranaa. She taught us the basic steps very well and put a lot of effort into it. At the end, we were able to take photos as described.
★★★★★I loved the class! It was a great intro to samba. The instructor was so lovely (I wish I remembered her name). She took photos and videos for us and brought out some carnaval gear for us to try on. I’d do it again!
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One hour, with photos in Carnival costumes at the end.
Carla, Ranaa and Gaby, teachers of the samba fit team who have performed with several major samba schools.
Yes. You take photos in Rio Carnival costumes after the class, and the team sends you the photos and videos of the lesson.
At R. Visconde de Pirajá 207, Ipanema. Hotel pickup is not included.
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An hour in Ipanema with dancers from the samba schools, then photos in Carnival costume.
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