New York's Own Samba School
Samba New York! is a leading center for Brazilian samba culture in New York City, offering shows, classes in drumming and dance, and guided music trips to Brazil. The Estado do São Paulo, on of Brazil's most prominent newspapers, recently praised Samba New York! as "the most famous and active 'school of samba' in New York City."
Free Samba Percussion Workshop!
Samba New York! Director, Philip Galinsky, is offering a free samba percussion workshop on Wednesday, May 30 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Drummers Collective. The class is open to all levels and will serve as an introduction to "Bateria Styles," a unique course (starting June 13) that will explore the rich stylistic universe of Rio's samba school drum sections. See our Events page for details.
Shows
Do you want to dazzle and uplift your guests with the joyful music and dance of Brazil? Samba New York’s professional Show Group will bring the exhilaration of Rio Carnaval to your next event!
Classes
From intensive samba percussion courses to our exuberant Bateria Rehearsal that prepares students to perform in the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade, Samba New York! offers high quality instruction and unique learning opportunities for the samba enthusiast of any level!
Trips
Samba New York’s Director, Philip Galinsky, Ph.D., leads a cultural immersion trip to the capital of samba — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — during Carnaval.