Move to the rhythms of Rio with a samba school queen

Dive into samba with a masterclass that includes a dance lesson, percussion session, and cultural workshop

Location: Colombia

The experience:

Forge a meaningful bond with Rio during an immersive three-part Samba Soul class in historic Little Africa led by Egili, one of Brazil’s top samba school queens. You’ll warm up with a 30-minute percussion session, where you’ll create samba beats alongside professional musicians. Then, you’ll learn the essential moves during a one-hour samba dance class. You’ll conclude with a complimentary caipirinha and a 30-minute interactive cultural workshop, exploring the roots of samba through stories, images, and conversation. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.

Includes:

Get your energy flowing in the birthplace of samba during a percussion session and play basic rhythms

Practise samba dance moves with an authentic Carnival Queen, and practice in a relaxed, judgement-free environment

Understand the meaning behind the music, movement, and spirit of Rio's Afro-Brazilian culture at an interactive workshop

Cool off with a complimentary caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail

Details:

Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
Experience is available until 30 June 2026
Experience must be booked at least 5 days in advance
Experience is 3.5 hours
Experience is for a minimum of 4 person and a maximum of 10 people

Dive into samba with a masterclass that includes a dance lesson, percussion session, and cultural workshop

Location: Colombia

The experience:

Includes:

Get your energy flowing in the birthplace of samba during a percussion session and play basic rhythms

Practise samba dance moves with an authentic Carnival Queen, and practice in a relaxed, judgement-free environment

Understand the meaning behind the music, movement, and spirit of Rio's Afro-Brazilian culture at an interactive workshop

Cool off with a complimentary caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail

Details:

Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
Experience is available until 30 June 2026
Experience must be booked at least 5 days in advance
Experience is 3.5 hours
Experience is for a minimum of 4 person and a maximum of 10 people

Where will you be?

Brazil

Ateliê Bonifácio o Casarão Cultural João de Alaba

Let yourself be surprised by this experience

Percussion in the heart of samba

Start the experience by feeling the pulse of Rio with a percussion session in the historic Little Africa. Alongside professional musicians, you’ll learn to create basic samba rhythms, connecting with the vibrant energy of the place where this musical genre was born.

Samba dance with a Carnival Queen

Learn the essential samba moves in a class led by Egili, an authentic samba school queen. In a relaxed and judgment-free environment, you’ll be able to let go, have fun, and discover the rhythm and body expression that make samba such a powerful and joyful dance.

Cultural workshop and complimentary caipirinha

End the experience with a refreshing caipirinha, Brazil’s national cocktail, and take part in an interactive cultural workshop. Through stories, images, and conversation, you’ll explore the Afro-Brazilian roots of samba and gain a deeper understanding of the music, movement, and spirit behind it.

Move to the rhythms of Rio with a samba school queen

Dive into samba with a masterclass that includes a dance lesson, percussion session, and cultural workshop

The experience:

Includes:

Details:

Dive into samba with a masterclass that includes a dance lesson, percussion session, and cultural workshop

The experience:

Includes:

Details:

Where will you be?

Brazil

Let yourself be surprised by this experience

Percussion in the heart of samba

Samba dance with a Carnival Queen

Cultural workshop and complimentary caipirinha

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