About This Class

This class is designed for dancers to learn and improve their Samba no pé technique (footwork), posture, and performance skills. Exploring Samba's cultural essence, its roots, without losing their self-expression in the process. The class starts with a gentle warm-up that includes isolations, basic postures, and a stretching routine aimed at improving flexibility and balance.

Samba class will not only cover the basic steps of samba for the less experienced dancers but also guide the more experienced dancers in class to diving into their samba, improve stamina, and increase the variety of movements.

Please note that this class takes place at the Ailey Studios in-person but is also available to stream from home using an online class card. Sign up for Online Samba >

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How In-Studio Classes Work

1. Sign up for class in advance, no on-site sign-ups will be permitted.

2. Provide the following health screening information before arriving at Ailey:

• Proof of full vaccination (second dose no later than two weeks before first class) uploaded to MindBody account.

• A one-time negative COVID-19 PCR test result (taken no earlier than 5 days before your first class back) uploaded to MindBody account.

• An at-home temperature reading below 100.4 and screening questions via our HealthCheck app (www.alvinailey.org/extension/healthcheck).

3. Arrive at the Ailey Studios with your mask and dance clothes on. Locker rooms are currently unavailable.

4. Dance! Social distancing measures are active throughout the Ailey building.

Failure to provide health screening information prior to arriving at the Ailey Studios will result in the cancellation of your class and you will not be permitted into the building.

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Please note that registration opens 5 days before class. Registration is currently limited to 18 students to abide by social distancing guidelines and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.