Rio Samba Fire- Brazilian Drumworkshop

Running course in 2023 - FREE SPOTS AVAILABLE!

 

Place: GZ Heuried, Döltschiweg 130; 8055 Zurich

Language: English/German/Portuguese if needed

Time: Thursdays, from 19h until 20h, except holidays

Course fee:  1st lesson free! 20 CHF per hour. Ask for a

                          subscription, discounts apply!

          

Drumming like at the famous carnival in Rio de Janeiro! In this course you will learn to play the different percussion instruments of the authentic Brazilian Samba, in order to sound like the famous "Samba-Swing" of Rio.

 

Together we create a Samba-Orchestra with a lot of fun and energy! You do not need previous knowledge, just motivation, some disciplpine and you will be in the mood for something new! Surely, you will find your favourite instrument, or it will find you :) 

 

The "Bateria de Samba", is the rhythm section of the Brazilian Samba School, and of course you will learn also about the background and origin of Samba. If you attend regularly, you will proceed quickly and own a decent Samba-swing on your instrument.

All teachers have plenty of experience in Samba, obtained in Brazil and are highly motivated. 

 

For adults and youngsters from age 16.

Ear protection recommended. We do recommend: Alpine Music Safe

Instruments and supply are provided.

 

Register here via contact form or via E-Mail to: uwezinho [at] gmx.ch

 

Roda de Samba -Workshop with Carlinhos Percussão

with friendly support of Samba Suisse und Iron Mams Dance Studio

 

Saturday, 6th of November 2021

 

Place: Iron Mams Studio, Aargauerstrasse 180; 8048 Zurich

Language: English/ German/ Portuguese if needed

Level : Beginners and Advanced

 

 Schedule: 10:00 - 12:30 Uhr Beginners

                       13:00 -15:30 Uhr Advanced

 

Course fee: Early Bird tickets until Oct., 1st: 50 CHF per class. Afterwards 60 CHF per class.

Both workshops are 100 CHF. Payable in advance.

 

 

 

Roda de Samba is what the Cariocas, the residents of Rio de Janeiro, call the meeting of sambistas when they sit casually around a table and play music. But it means much more than that: it is an expression of  life - musicians of all generations, samba lovers and friends meet in a relaxed atmosphere and devote themselves to the samba with cool drinks until late night. Recently, this was very nice to be seen in Zurich: who attended the Terreio Adalu could see Carlinhos live with Viva o Samba, end of August 2021 at Bauschänzli Zurich.

Carlinhos Percussão comes from São Paulo, lived in Lisbon for a long time and is worldwide known as an accomplished percussionist. In Brazil, he played in the renowned samba schools like X9 before moving to Europe and establishing a career as a popular studio and session musician. In Portugal, he supported artists like Adriana Lua, Leandro and Vanessa Miranda and toured through Europe and Africa. As one of the percussionists of the fantastic Roda de Samba group Viva o Samba, he has played several times in Zurich - this is the first and exclusive music workshop with Carlinhos! :)

 In the workshop, the typical instruments for the sound of the Roda de Samba are presented and taught:

Pandeiro, Tamborim, Rebolo, Tan Tan, Repique de Mão, Reco-Reco and Cuica.

As soon as the groove is there, the harmony is added with the cavaquinho (a small Brazilian guitar) and finally, we will play one or two songs together - a magical moment :)
 
Registration under: contact form or directly by e-mail to: uwezinho [at] gmx.ch.

All instruments are provided. If you are interested in singing or cavaquinho, please leave a note.

Note: A Covid-19 certificate must be presented in order to participate (proof of recovery, vaccination or being tested).
Participation is not possible without proof.

No idea what Roda de Samba is? Then watch the following video :)

 

Dance-Workshop "Samba no pé" with Felipe Moris

with friendly support from Iron Mams Dance School Zurich

 

Saturday, October, 10th, 2020

 

Place: Iron Mams Zurich, Aargauerstrasse 180; 8048 Zürich

Language: German/ English/ Portuguese on request

Level: intermediate and advanced

Time: 10:00h until 15:00h

          Intermediate class from 10-12h

          Advanced class from 13-15 Uhr

Course fee: 60 CHF per course, both classes for 100 CHF.

          payable in advance. Registration obligatory.

 

After the big sucess in 2019 and on behalf of a lot of dancers:  Felipe will be back to Zurich!

Felipe, or o Gato de Salto, has been present in the international samba scene for a long time. He made his first dance steps at the tender age of five and has grown authentically into the world of dance. In São Paulo, his hometown, Felipe learned the high art of carnival at the established samba schools such as Rosas de Ouro, Nenê de Vila Matilde, Vai-Vai und Acadêmicos do Tatuapé.

 

He studied very different dance styles that shape his samba style until today. Of course, Felipe took lessons from the most famous names in the world of samba dance, such as Carlinhos do Salgueiro (chief choreographer of Salgueiro) and with Evelyn Bastos, Mangueira's "Samba Queen". As a result, it is not surprising that Felipe has been attending the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro every year since 2017 for the most renowned samba schools such as Mangueira, Salgueiro, Unidos de Padre Miguel und G.R.E.S. Paraíso do Tuiuti.

The focus in his workshops is on the mixture of creative and authentic dance techniques: the „bailado“ and the „sapateado“ technique – a danceful mixture of Salgueiro und Mangueira!  All participants receive valuable tips and learn the authentic "Samba no Pé" from Brazil with a lot of fun!

The course is equally suitable for men and women, Felipe masters both masculine and feminine dance styles.

 

Registration obligatory at: kurs@samba-workshops.ch

 

Advice: the present Corona-rules of the Swiss Federal office of Public health apply, together with the updated cantonal rules of Zurich: https://www.zh.ch/en/gesundheitsdirektion.html

 

Samba Dance Workshop with Shiela

 

Place: Tanzkurse Zurich, Dufourstrasse 35; 8008 Zurich

Language: German, English

Level: beginners/ intermediate

Time: from 11.30h until 15.00h, with break

Two classes: Beginners from 11:30h-12:30h, Advanced from 13:00-14:00h

Prices: 30 CHF per course, both for 60 CHF.

              Early Bid ticket: 50 CHF for both classes until Dec. 8th.

 

Come and learn the authentic Samba from Rio de Janeiro! Within this workshop, you learn the basic steps with a lot of fun. Everybody can join to learn the famous „samba-swing“.
In the advanced course, more "floreos" will be added and a nice choreography will be trained.

 

After our sucess of the November class, Shiela continues her teaching in Zurich of the authentic Samba no pé - do not miss it! 

Samba Pagode Workshop with Uwezinho and Naná Spogis  Sat. 23rd November 2019

 

Place: Vert.igo, Bändlistrasse 86; 8064 Zürich

(Tram 17 until Werdhölzli)

Language: German, English, Portuguese if needed

Level: beginners with basic knowledge and intermediate

Time: from 10.00h until 15.00h, with lunchbreak

Course fee: 50 CHF per workshop day

early-bird ticket: 40 CHF if subscribed until November, 11th.

 

Samba Pagode, or Samba de Mesa, is the urban sound of the bars and yards of Rio de Janeiro. Everybody sits relaxed around a table and is playing and singing one Samba after another, the mood is merrymaking and happy.

In the workshop, the typical Pagode instruments such as Rebolo, Pandeiro or Cavaquinho are introduced and explained resp. played in their specific manner. All participants may sing, but do not have to. Finally, we will have one nice Samba-Arrangement, that will put a smile on everybody's face.

 

Instruments provided. No ear protection needed :)

Samba Dance workshop "Samba Carioca" with Felipe Moris

Sunday, October, 28th 2018, at MIMOS, Zurich

 

Location: MIMOS, Kornhausstrasse 18, 8006 Zurich

Language: German / English / Portuguese if required

Level: Beginner and Intermediate

Time: Beginner:         10:00 h to 12:00 h

             Intermediate: 13:00 h to 15:00 h

Course fee: 60 CHF, both workshops 100 CHF

(Discount applies for Zurich School of Samba members)

 

After the big success in January, Felipe comes again to Zurich! Felipe has been part of the international Samba scene for a long time and is the head dancer and choreographer of the Samba school Baturim in Vienna, after many years of experience in Brazil. He made his first dance steps at the age of five and has grown authentically into the world of dance. In São Paulo, his hometown, Felipe learned the high art of carnival at the famous samba schools Rosas de Ouro, Nenê de Vila Matilde, Vai-Vai and Acadêmicos do Tatuapé.

 

He studied very different dance styles that shape his samba style until today. Needless to say, Felipe took lessons with the best known names in the world of samba dance, such as Carlinhos do Salgueiro (chief choreographer of Salgueiro) and Evelyn Bastos, the "samba queen" of Mangueira. So, not surprisingly Felipe was attending at the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro in 2017 for the renowned and traditional samba schools Mangueira, Salgueiro, Unidos de Padre Miguel and G.R.E.S. Paraíso do Tuiuti. There, he was even allowed to participate as a passista at the carnaval parade.

 

Focusing on the mix of creative and authentic dance techniques, the workshops will combine the "bailado" and "sapateado" techniques - a dance-based fusion of Salgueiro and Mangueira. The participants will receive valuable tips and learn the "Samba no Pé" from Rio de Janeiro with a lot of fun!

The course is equally suitable for men and women, Felipe masters both masculine and feminine dance styles.

 

Registration here