Our Carnival 2024
London School of Samba's 2024 Carnival theme for 2024 - Back to the Roots
Notting Hill CarnivalIt's our birthday!
London School of Samba celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year and held a birthday party at Clapham Grand Central on Sunday. Thank you to the dancers, performers, and bateria. We had a spectacular show, great Samba music, fabulous dancers and DJs. Thank you to our generous sponsors for the raffle prizes.
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What we offer
London School of Samba
Samba Dance Classes
The London School of Samba offers samba dance classes in London on a Sunday night. These classes are perfect for beginners and intermediate dance students wanting to learn Samba dance.
Discover the joy of Samba with our diverse range of dance classes, catering to both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts, exploring various styles from beginner to intermediate/advanced levels.
Bateria Drumming Classes
Join our vibrant Samba drumming classes where we supply the instruments and expert instruction, catering to all levels without any prerequisite experience needed. No previous musical experience is necessary. A large range of samba instruments are supplied to suit all.
All classes are led by an experienced Bateria Director. We have launched an advanced class at the same time and venue as our general workshop.
Samba Dance Classes
Our beginners Samba dance classes in London are perfect for anybody who wants to learn this exciting and fun dance class. We have fantastic customer reviews for our classes with experienced teachers. Our samba teachers break down each dance move. We also offer intermediate and advanced classes.
Samba Drumming Classes
London School Of Samba welcomes all abilities and age groups to its classes. For those who have attended beginner classes for a while and are ready to move on or drummers with some previous Samba experience, we run an intermediate class at the same time and venue as the beginner sessions, both at Waterloo Action Centre, London.
Book the Samba Show Band
The London School of Samba Show Band will bring the excitement of the Rio carnival to your event! Our spectacular samba dance show with live samba drummers will rock your party! You can book the show band and samba dancers for carnivals, public events, stage shows, parades, festivals, parties, staff & team building events.
Samba Band SHOW
Book The London School of Samba
The London School of Samba was established in 1984. With over 38 years of award-winning samba, we have performed to thousands of audiences, venues and events across the world.
London School of Samba at the Notting Hill Carnival for our 40th Anniversary, we are planning a spectacular parade for Notting Hill Carnival, on the theme “De Volta às Origens” (Back to the Roots) exploring the cultural diaspora of Africa to Brazil, recognising and celebrating the origins of Samba.
The London School of Samba performs at the London New Year’s Day Parade and many sporting events such as the London and Hackney Half Marathon, and The Great Get Together.
Over 26,000 individuals and counting have participated in LSS-delivered workshops. We tailor the design of our workshops as participants are diverse in both age and background and range. Get in touch today to discuss what the London School of Samba can bring to your class.
Samba DANCING
Book Samba Dance Classes with London School of Samba
Level 1
Beginners Dance
Level 1 is perfect if you are new to samba dance in London and want to learn the basic movements and steps. This class from the London School of Samba is about having fun and getting out of your comfort zone.
This Samba dance class is perfect for complete beginners. We have fantastic customer reviews from people who have attended the class and fallen in love with dancing Samba!
Level 2
Intermediate Dance
If you have been dancing Samba for some time and want to improve, then the level 2 intermediate samba dance class in London is fantastic! The class will focus on improving your technique, skill and stamina.
You will quickly learn to improve your hip movement, foot technique and how to parade and perform like a pro. If you are looking to improve, then this class is perfect for you.
Quadra Night
Quadra Everyone Welcome
The London School of Samba is proud to present Quadra Nights!
Come to the Waterloo Action Centre on the last Sunday of the month to see samba come to life with dancing, drumming and full costumes. Together with musicians and singers we bring a little bit of samba life to SE1!
All are welcome to come and dance, drum and sing the night away.
Dance and Drum Classes start at 18:15. Performances start at 19:15.
