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GROUP CLASSES

with Marizete

All classes and workshops
at Ripley-Grier Studios
520 8th Avenue (36-37th St) 16th Floor
New York City , NY 10018
New Group Classes Beginning 
on September 2010
we are taking a summer break for the SAMBA SOLO & SAMBA DE GAFIEIRA classes, though I will keep teaching private classes. We hope that you can join us back in the fall! I'll let you know the schedule for the new classes soon.

Have you always wanted to learn how to dance samba?
Here is your chance!
Marizete's class is easy, is done step by step, and you don't need to be an acrobat. :)

 
FORRO
With Marizete & Jailson
Begins Wed, Sep 15th
7:00 to 8:00pm

SAMBA DE GAFIEIRA                    

With Marizete & Jailson 
Begins Wed, Sep 15th
8:00 to 9:00pm

Where:
Ripley-Grier Studios
520 8th Ave bet 36/37, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10018

 

Learn to samba to the different styles of samba music: pagode, bossa nova, choro, batucada, samba reggae, and carnival.
Each class begins with a 5 to 10 minute warm-up session with movements and exercises to loosen up the body, and especially the hips which are essential to dancing a good samba. The warm-up is followed by the breakdown of the individual steps that you will learn, choreographed by Marizete, and you will follow her by imitating her movements.
Learning samba dance steps begins with basic foot movements, then a combination of arm and hip movements, beginning with slow songs, and getting progressively faster with each passing week.
You will learn how to samba moving side to side, back and forth, and in circular motions. After you learn the basic steps you will learn some sequences of steps to use when you are dancing with your friends. Always remember that the more you practice what you learn in class the more you get out of your next class. The most important thing is to dance, smile, be happy and express yourself through the movements that you learn in class.
HOW TO REGISTER:

Please RSVP at http://www.samba.meetup.com/25, and send your e-mail along with your telephone number, or register in person at Ripley-Grier Studios, with Marizete. PLEASE PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION IN CASE SOMETHING CHANGES.

WHAT TO WEAR:

All students should wear shoes that they can dance in (leather soled shoes are best for practicing), and comfortable clothing or dance/workout gear.

REFUND POLICY:

There will be no refunds, credits, compensation or exchange of any kind for missed or unattended class.

- Sambazina reserves the right to cancel a class if enrollment is insufficient. Classes will only be opened with a minimum of (10) ten students.

-The amount paid will be refunded if a class is canceled.

Rate: $60 for the month

Choose single class or set of 4 (one month)
One samba solo class $20.00One month of samba solo (4 classes) $60.00
Marizete is also available for private classes. 
Please call to make an appointment 201-452-5059

Classes are held in a safe, clean and air-conditioned studio.

Choose single class or set of 4 (one month)
One samba de gafieira class $20.00One month of samba de gafieira (4 classes) $60.00

SAMBA SOLO (SAMBA NO PÉ)
The origin is intimately linked to the history of samba and carnival. Samba foot always meant freedom and relaxation. It is the dance for yourself and those around.
The samba avenue, one of the dancers, samba is legitimate that is passed from generation to generation in communities and schools of samba.
 

SAMBA DE GAFIEIRA (SAMBA PARTNER)

WHY NOT DANCE SAMBA WITH A PARTNER?  It is therapeutic, gives you more self esteem, helps eliminate stress, introduces you to new friends, and the best thing, it makes you happier! "Who dances is happier"  Samba de Gafieira is a partner dance completely different from International Ballroom Samba. It appeared in the 40s and it gets its name from the Gafieira - popular urban nightclubs of Rio de Janeiro at that time. It is originally from Rio de Janeiro, and is the partner version of the world-renowned Brazilian dance, SAMBA. The dance derived from the Maxixe and followed the arrival of the Choro (another samba musical style). It left most of the Maxixe's Polka elements behind but maintained the entwined leg movements of the Argentine Tango, although adopting a more relaxed posture than the later. Many see this form of Samba as a combination of Waltz and Tango and several Brazilian dancing academies actually use elements and techniques of these two dances to teach Samba de Gafieira movements and choreographies. This style is present in dance academies worldwide. Samba de Gafieira is a stylish, beautiful and creative couple dance. It is has energetic movements and connection between the couple. Samba de Gafieira can be danced (with the exception of fast carnival songs) to Bossa Nova, pagode, choro, samba canção, and others hot paced sambas. Through its unique combination of dance genres and Samba styles, Samba de Gafieira establishes its own identity, allowing the dancer to express both grace and playfulness with intimacy and strength.

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FORRO WORKSHOP
 WORKSHOPS:

We now have monthly workshops in New York City on Saturdays and Sundays afternoons, come and learn quickly to be able to dance at the Sambazina parties and at any Brazilian places! 

If you are interested, please send an e-mail or call for more information.  marizete@sambazina.com / 201-452-5059
  
Hello fellow lovers of forro and samba!
Let's dance?
FORRO & 
SAMBA DE GAFIEIRA WORKSHOP

With Marizete & Jailson 

All Levels

Wed, Sep 8th 2010

7:00 - 9:00pm


THE WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED FOR ALL LEVELS
Event fee: $30.00 per person
Where:
Ripley-Grier Studios
520 8th ave bet 36/37, 16th Floor New York, NY 10018


 
PAST EVENTS:
NJ ARTS CULTURAL CENTER
Proudly Presents
Samba Workshop       
with Carioca Marizete

Sunday – April 25th 2010  from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
 
Let’s shake and move on the amazing rhythm of Samba!
Where: 51 Bruen St. Newark NJ 07105
$25 per person: Reservation required prior to coming to event

 

Please click below to purchase a ticket for the workshop through Paypal.

Check out what members are saying about The New York Samba & Forro Meetup Group:

"We had fun while learned this beautiful and hot Brazilian samba. I think that, everyone who likes to feel BRASIL has to take this class, Marizete is CARNAVAL." - SUSANA 

 " It is just good wholesome fun! teacher was very good. she gave a short class and then everyone just danced the rest of the evening. The instructor and her husband performed for us as well. I really had fun. It was a really nice group of people too." - helen on Oct 27, 2009. 

"It's a fun, friendly group of people and you leanr a lot about Brazilian culture!!" - Marc Ferranti

"Great group! Marizete is a great instructor and you can just feed out of her energy. If you are like me, who hates boring workouts but want to get in shape this is the class for you!" - Juliana on Oct 8, 2008.

"It's a great form of exercise, self expression, a good way to get rid of tension at the end of a work day....why wouldn't you join?" - Kayla

"It's a great group of people. It gives you a taste of Brazil right here in NYC.  -  Keith on Oct 8, 2009.

"It's a blast." - Renee 

"Marizete oozes happiness, fun and sense of community at all of her events!" - Ed Boyak on Feb 15, 2009.

Marizete also offers private class.
If you desire more individual attention or prefer to study at your own pace.
You benefit from the 100% attention of your instructor and spend the entire time working on exactly what you need.
Private lessons are by appointment, and are 55 minutes long.
There are no refunds.  24-hour notice of cancellation or lesson change must be given in order to receive credit for a scheduled lesson.
Payments for classes may be made in cash or by check.
 PRIVATE CLASS - Packages
* 1 (one) single private dance lesson: $80
Package # 1 = 5 (five) private dance lessons: discounted price $375.00 (you save $25) 
           Package # 2 = 10 (ten) private dance lessons: discounted price $700.00 (you save $100)
              Package # 3 = 20 (twenty) private dance lessons: discounted price $1,300.00 (you save $300)

* Gift Certificates are available for purchase *

If you wish to give a gift to someone you love buy a Gift Certicate of dance: Group class, One Private Lesson or Packages of Private Lessons

 

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Any questions, thoughts, ideas, please don't hestitate in contacting us at Marizete@Sambazina.com or
call 201-452-5059