Many people visit Brazil and fall head over heels for Carnival, samba, and the whole wonderful universe that surrounds it. And when tourists return to their countries, they are left with a longing for that infectious rhythm.
What few Londoners know is that they can alleviate a bit of this longing right in their own city. London has two Samba Schools that teach everything from samba dancing to customising those beautiful costumes.
The London School of Samba, founded in 1984, offers workshops, dance classes, percussion, costume design, carnival parade training, and the history of Brazilian carnival art and traditions, among many other activities to develop your artistic side.
Where: Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road, London SE1 7AA
The school also participates in the Notting Hill Carnival and various events throughout the year.
On the other side of the city is the Paraíso School of Samba, a school founded and run by artists who grew up in the samba community of Rio de Janeiro, providing an immersion in this cultural sphere. The school teaches samba, music, dance, costume design, percussion, and hosts charity events, performances, and educational projects. They also offer the latest trends from the Rio Carnival, as they are always in touch with Brazilian artists.
Where: 80 Enid Street, London SE16 3RA
You can also find Brazilian service providers and classified ads in London and internationally by visiting the BBMAG Business Directory.
Read more about Brazilian lifestyle, travel, tourism, and culture in BBMag, the only trilingual publication (Portuguese, English, and Spanish) in London.
