We offer a range of dance classes for all levels of experience. Our Brazilian dance courses cover traditional dances including Maracatu, Candomblé, Afoxé, and other regional Brazilian folklore.
Maracatu and Orixa dance course – 4 weeks June 2025
This 4 week dance course will teach dance choreography for Maracatu, including a continuation of the Orixa steps covered in our dance course from last autumn.
Beginners and experienced dancers welcome, and no previous experience is required. You do not have to attended the autumn 2024 dance course to attend this course.
The classes are taught by Gladys who is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She is a professional Brazilian, ballroom, and Latin dancer, teacher, choreographer and producer. She has performed all over Europe, Middle Eastern, Africa, and Asia, and has a wealth of experience teaching Brazilian and Latin dances for all ages and nationalities.
The sessions take place alongside Baque de Axé’s percussion rehearsals, bringing the true experience of Maracatu with live percussion and song.
Beginners and experienced dancers welcome, no previous experience required.
Dates
Monday 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th June; 7–9pm.
Location
Maxilla Social Club, 2 Maxilla Walk, London, W10 6NQ
Cost
£60 for x4 2 hour lessons.
Language
The course will be held in English with Portuguese translation available on request.
Register and pay for this course using the link below:
Open dance classes
We currently do not offer weekly dance classes, please see the Maracatu and Orixa dance four week course June 2025 to get involved.
Master class for beginners
Our maracatu dance master class for beginners covers the basics of Maracatu movements for this traditional form of carnival dance that has deep roots in Afro-Brazilian traditions, and is a major form of carnival in Recife, Brazil.
The classes are taught by Gladys is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She is a professional Brazilian, ballroom, and Latin dancer, teacher, choreographer and producer. She has performed all over Europe, Middle Eastern, Africa, and Asia, and has a wealth of experience teaching Brazilian and Latin dances for all ages and nationalities.
Beginners and experienced dancers welcome, no previous experience required.
Dates
2025 dates coming Autumn 2025.
Language
The course will be held in English with Portuguese translation available on request.
Register your interest using the form below
Private Classes
We collaborate with a network of talented performers and teachers across the UK. We can organise individual or courses of classes on a one-to-one basis, or for your group, organisation or company. Please email us to register your interest.
