Brazilian Samba Dance Class: Dance to Drums

Brazilian Samba Dance classes - All levels welcome. Join Bloco 3K - Melbourne's biggest Samba Drum & Dance Crew.



2 hours Class size 1 to 50 guests       $10

Welcome! Bem-vindos!
Join us at our Samba Dance Open Session! Our mission is to promote and share our love of Brazilian music, dance, and culture, while making loads of noise, having some fun, and working our hips. We want to build the community involved in this beautiful culture here in Melbourne and bring together musicians and dancers to share in the experience. This is Melbourne's only weekly samba dance class where you get to experience the sound and energy of the hottest bateria in town, the drums of Bloco 3K.
What
Come and dance with us!
When
Every Tuesday Evening
(We open our doors to newcomers at these Open Sessions - one week of the month)
Where
Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance for the first hour, then across the road to NMCC to join the drummers for the last 30 mins.
Cost
Your first session is just $10. After that it's $30 weekly, or $60 for the whole month.
Playing Drums
If you'd rather be playing drums than dancing to them (or maybe you want to do both?), check our other events. Any questions, then shoot us a message. Looking forward to dancing with you soon!
Who
Led by two pioneers of Australian Samba, you’re in expert hands as you enjoy your Samba journey with Bloco 3K. Founder and Mestre de Bateria, Rob Arcari, leads the drum team, while Rainha de Bateria and Dance Director, Denise Kayan, heads up the dance element.
Mestre Rob has been at the forefront of the Melbourne Samba scene for the past decade. As the Mestre de Bateria for both Bloco 3K (Melbourne) and Unidos da Cacatua (the largest samba project in Australia and New Zealand), he brings a wealth of experience and passion. Since 2017, he has made an annual pilgrimage to Rio, parading with numerous Escolas de Samba. A regular ritmista with Imperatriz Leopoldinense and Acadêmicos da Rocinha, he has also paraded with Paraiso da Tuiuti, Império da Tijuca, Estacio de Sá, and many other schools.
Denise Kayan is one of Australia’s most accomplished samba dancers. Locally, she serves as Rainha de Bateria and Dance Coordinator for Bloco 3K, as well as Director of Dance for Unidos da Cacatua. Denise is well-known in Rio, where she has been a passista with Vila Isabel since 2020 and previously with Mocidade from 2017 to 2019. She has held prestigious titles such as Rainha da Escola and Princesa da Bateria at Unidos da Ponte, in addition to various Musa positions at numerous schools. With her extensive experience, Denise is adept at commanding attention and leading with confidence in front of a bateria.
Come and share in our passion! We look forward to having you as a part of it.
What you'll get
  • Fit
  • Sweaty
  • New Skills
  • A warm fuzzy feeling that only dancing to drums can bring
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Knowledge required
All levels are welcome, from absolute beginners through to professionals.
What to bring
Wear comfortable clothes, such as gym gear and trainers with a thin sole/socks. For dancing to drums, you may wish to bring earplugs. We will, however, have some available to buy for $2 each, cash only.
Location

Jason Coleman's Ministry Of Dance, Sutton Street, North Melbourne VIC

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Bloco 3K is the Heart of Melbourne Samba! An electrifying collective of musicians and dancers hailing from every corner of the globe, united in Melbourne by their shared love for samba and the exhilarating carnival beats of Brazil.
Brace yourself for a whirlwind of high-impact drumming and captivating dance, as Bloco 3K injects the vibrant flavour and unbridled passion of Brazil into the heart of Australia!
As well as shows, this carnaval block offers weekly classes in both Brazilian Drumming and Brazilian Samba Dance, and there are always openings for new members. If you’re interested in opportunities for drumming workshops or dance workshops Australia wide or online, then get in touch.
Bloco 3K exists to share our love of Brazilian carnival music, dance and culture.
We’re here to make some noise, move our bodies and have a great time doing it - while making sure what we do is heavy, tight, and work that we’re proud of.
We strive to push the boundaries of samba in Australia - creatively, musically, and how we show up as a collective.
We teach drumming and dance to anyone who wants to learn or improve, and we perform for those who want to experience the vibes we bring.

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