The Rio Carnaval All-Stars from Batuque Digital in Portland
This is an amazing opportunity to learn directly from the experts, renowned for their performances at the iconic Rio Carnaval. Don't miss these events for a unique and unforgettable experience.
2-day Samba Dance Workshop featuring Alex Coutinho
Don't miss this one-of-a-kind event featuring the acclaimed samba dancer, Alex Coutinho! director of the samba dancers wing at GRES Paraíso do Tuiuti & choreographer of the Rio Carnaval samba queen contest.
Day 1: Saturday, Sep. 9, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Day 2: Sunday, Sep. 10, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Reserve your spot! For more information and to register:
sambanationalleague.org/u-s-samba-tour-2023
2-day Intermediate/Advanced Intensive Samba Bateria Percussion Course featuring the Rio Carnaval All-Stars from Batuque Digital
Day 1: Saturday, Sep. 9, 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Day 2: Sunday, Sep. 10, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Reserve your spot! For more information and to register for Early-Bird pricing through August 23rd go to:
sambanationalleague.org/u-s-samba-tour-2023
* Intermediate/Advanced level players assumed to have prior experience and ability to play their instrument comfortably at 125-130 bpm or more
Beginning Samba Bateria Fundamentals Workshop
Less experience? New to Samba? Want to try a new instrument?
A survey of the instruments of the Samba School bateria:
$35
For more info and to reserve your spot contact us at:
blocoalegria.org/contact-us
* Some instruments will be provided if you don't have one. Please bring 'em if you've got 'em!
Private/Group Lessons
Choose from: Surdo, Caixa, Repenique, Repique Mor, Tamborim, Chocalho, Pagode instruments, and more!
Reserve your spot! Scheduling begins August 14. To schedule contact us at:
blocoalegria.org/contact-us
Featuring:
Serrinha Raiz
Serrinha Raiz is an acclaimed Brazilian percussionist who has directed renowned Samba Schools from Rio de Janeiro. Besides his career as Samba School Director, Serrinha has performed with important Samba musicians, including: Jorge Aragão, Monarco, Almir Guineto, and Luiz Carlos da Vila. Recognized as one of the best percussionists in the world, he is endorsed by Contemporanea Musical Instruments.
Markinhos
Markinhos began his career in the samba world at 7 years old at “Aprendizes do Salgueiro”, a junior samba school from G.R.E.S. Academicos do Salgueiro. Inspired by his father, the acclaimed Mestre Marcão, he debuted in the samba elite group in 2007, at 13 years old. Five years later, he became a director at Salgueiro. In 2019 he joined Mangueira as director of “ganzas” - the first director not originally from the Mangueira community. He is currently a director at Paraiso do Tuiuti. Throughout his career, Markinhos has been awarded several times as best chocalho section and is known for revolutionizing the way that the chocalho is played in samba baterias.
Kleyton Macedo
With over 30 years of experience in Rio Carnival parades, Kleyton Macedo has performed in top samba schools, such as: Imperatiz Leopoldinense, Sao Clemente, and Salgueiro. As a professional drummer, he has traveled all over the world playing samba. In addition to being a musician, he is also the music producer for Batuque Digital as well as several Rio de Janeiro blocos.
Waguinho do Repique
Waguinho do Repique is a director at G.R.E.S. Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel and one of the top samba players in Brazil. Son of Mestre Cosme, Waguinho is responsible for the introduction of Repique Mor at Unidos da Tijuca and Salgueiro and has been part of important samba schools, such as: Grande Rio, União da Ilha, Porto da Pedra, Vila Isabel, Imperatriz, Portela, and Salgueiro.
Thalita Santos
Thalita Santos is the director of “tamborim” at G.R.E.S Unidos de Vila Isabel, one of the most traditional samba schools from Rio de Janeiro. Graduated in Music at Villa Lobos Music School, Thalita has been teaching music for over 17 years and, more recently, created the first tamborim school 100% online, where she teaches tamborim to students all over the globe.