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."

Speak Portuguese Before Going to Carnaval!

Samba New York! is thrilled to announce its brand new private courses in Brazilian Portuguese. We offer the same fun, top quality classes in language as we do in percussion, all for a reasonable price. Email us for more details.

Shows

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!

Read more about our shows.

Classes

Danielle Lima

From intensive samba percussion courses to our exuberant Open Rehearsal for drummers and dancers in preparation for the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade, Samba New York! offers expert instruction and unique learning opportunities for the samba enthusiast of any level!

Read more about our classes.

Trips

Cristo - Rio de Janerio

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.

Find out about our upcoming Samba Study Trip.