We offer a range of dance classes for all levels of experience.
We collaborate with a network of talented performers and teachers across the UK. Our Maracatu dance classes cover traditional dances including Candomblé, Afoxé, and other regional Brazilian folklore.
Notting Hill Carnival Dance Course 2022
Notting Hill Carnival is returning to the streets in 2022 – Finally back after 3 years!
This year we are inviting experienced and novice dancers to join our carnival presentation and parade with us on Monday 29th August.
To prepare we will be running a 6 week course teaching the presentation for Notting Hill Carnival for all levels. The class is taught by Gladys, a professional Brazilian, Ballroom, and Latin Dancer, Choreographer and Producer from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 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 classes will run on Monday evenings from 7-10pm at Maxilla Social Club Hall in West London. During June/July they will be on alternate Mondays and during August weekly Mondays as follows:
–27th June
–11th July
–25th July
–8th August
–15th August
–22nd August
Newbies, beginners, and experienced dancers welcome. No previous experience required. The first hour (7–8pm) focus on the basics for beginners; The following 2 hours (8–10pm) will be for all levels including intermediate and advanced dancers focusing on the presentation for carnival.
£10 per class.
2 Maxilla Walk, London, W10 6SW, underneath the Westway, 5 mins from Latimer Road Tube Station on the Hammersmith & City/Circle Lines.
Private Classes
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.
Online Dance Course
Our online Maracatu dance course 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 course offers the same high quality teaching as our in-person classes, and is brought to you by 3 of the UK’s most experienced Brazilian Maracatu performers, Ricardo Axé, Gladys Cavalcante, and Jully Caxiado.
Open to dancers of all levels and experiences who are new or returning to Maracatu, the course includes three 45 minute live zoom classes, and six 20 minute pre-recorded video classes. They cover dance technique and step-by-step moves, as-well-as an introduction to the history, culture, and songs of Maracatu. By the end of the course you will be able to dance a set routine to music, and have an understanding of the basics and history of this style of dance.
March 2021 – S O L D O U T
