Brazilian Samba Drumming Workshop

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



1.5 hours Class size 1 to 50 guests       $10

Welcome! Bem-vindos!
Join us at our Open Session.
Bloco 3K is Melbourne's biggest carnival drum and dance crew. Our mission is to promote and share our love of Brazilian music and culture, whilst making loads of noise, and having some fun. These drumming sessions are open to all levels of experience, including beginners, and are taught by Rob Arcari and members of Bloco 3K.
What:
Come and play drums with us!
We play all the drums and percussion you might expect in one of Rio's Escolas de Samba - Surdo, Caixa, Repique, Tamborim, Chocalho, Agogô, Timbal etc.
What you need:
All the drums are provided.
When:
We rehearse every Tuesday evening at 6:30PM.
(We open our doors to newcomers at these Open Sessions - one week of the month).
Where:
North Melbourne Community Centre.
Cost:
Your first session is just $10. After that it's $30 weekly, or $60 for the whole month.
Rather Dance?
We also run Samba dance classes too, with Open Sessions also on the first Tuesday of the month. Check our other listings for details.
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.
Any questions then shoot us a message. Looking forward to playing with you soon!!
What you'll get
  • An awesome experience
  • New skills
  • Access to a vibrant community of like-minded people
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Location

North Melbourne Community Centre, Buncle 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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