Samba Dance Classes with Mariana Triginelli

EducArte’s weekly samba class introduces students to the energetic Brazilian dance style through technique, groove, footwork, body isolations, hip work, and choreography. Participants may also have the opportunity to prepare for a performance with a live music ensemble.

The class is open to everyone from beginners through advanced dancers, semi-professionals, and dance instructors, and no audition is required. Students in the Thursday class can rehearse with EducArte’s bateria at Levine Music across the street, allowing dancers and percussionists to practice together and explore the connection between samba’s music and movement.

When: September 10–December 10, 2026

Showtimes: October 15, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, November 19, December 3, and December 10, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Tickets: Price not available

Run time: 90 minutes per class

Instructor: Mariana Triginelli, who grew up in Minas Gerais, Brazil, and has studied samba since childhood. She has continued her training through workshops with instructors including Natalia Moreno and Preta Nascimento.

Experience level: All levels are welcome, including beginners, advanced dancers, semi-professionals, and dance instructors. No auditions are required.

Venue: Round House Theatre Education Center, 925 Wayne Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910

Rehearsal opportunity: Thursday students have the special opportunity to rehearse with EducArte’s bateria at Levine Music, located across the street from the Round House Education Center.

Accessibility: No accessibility information is currently available.

Contact: (202) 450-8541; educarte@educarteinc.org

Presented by: EducArte