Support Afro-Brazilian samba classes and take FREE lessons!

Join Brazilian performing arts nonprofit EducArtes volunteer team and support the Latin American community right here in Montgomery County! Were looking for enthusiastic, committed volunteers to support our weekly Afro-Brazilian samba dance class. Gain hands-on experience setting up classes, capture fun photos and videos during the sessions, and take FREE Afro-Brazilian samba dance lessons for the semester. Dont miss this vibrant opportunity!

About the program

Join us once a week on Thursday evenings for our Brazilian samba dance classes at Maryland Youth Ballet in Silver Spring.

EducArte welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and dance instructors.The dance class meets for one hour a week to work on technique, repertoire, and performance. All students will have the opportunity to perform periodically with EducArte at our Saraus de Samba and other events.

About our instructor

Mariana Triginelli was born and raised in Minas Gerais, Brazil, and has been immersed in samba since the age of six. Her love for samba and Brazilian Carnival runs deep, fueling her lifelong passion for dance. Over the years, she has refined her skills through workshops with renowned samba instructors, including Natalia Moreno and Preta Nascimento. Mariana brings her vibrant energy and cultural pride to every class, making samba not just a dance, but an exciting and transformative experience for her students.

Find her on Instagram at @maribythesea.

About EducArte

EducArte is a Brazilian-founded and run performing arts organization with a Brazilian and Latin American executive director, board members, staff, and artists. Through Brazilian cultural arts, we connect local Brazilians with each other and the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) region. We envision a vibrant, sustainable arts landscape where our Brazilian community enjoys easy access to our cultural heritage, and where our artists share their unique stories, enriching our regions cultural tapestry.

EducArte was founded in 2015 by Brazilian musician Pablo de Oliveira and dancer Kate Spanos to address the lack of representation for Brazilians in the DMV arts scene. We advocate for the artistic and cultural needs of local Brazilians and produce programs that feature our faces and Brazilians teaching their knowledge of our cultural arts. EducArtes programs foster equity and inclusion, challenge stereotypes, validate and value our artists and practices, and promote a more diverse portrayal of our community.