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."

California Brazil Camp!

Join Samba New York! at the California Brazil Camp in Cazadero, California this summer. We are gathering together a contingent to attend this year's Camp, which begins on August 22nd. The CBC is an amazing immersion experience in Brazilian music and dance in a breathtaking setting. If you sign up, please let them know that Samba New York! referred you. For more information, visit http://www.calbrazilcamp.com.

Shows

Shows

Do you want to dazzle and uplift your guests with the joyful music and dance of Brazil? Samba New York’s performance company will bring the exhilaration of Rio Carnaval to your next event!

Read more about our shows.

Classes

Danielle Lima

Our Open Rehearsal featuring drumming and dancing is currently on hiatus. If you would like to play with the Samba New York! Bateria, check out our exciting new percussion course!

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.