Classes

Sam Ray conducts his classes both professionally and joyfully. There are many options for students wanting to enroll in his programs. Some are listed below, others are waiting to be suggested by you!

How the classes are structured:

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Basics

Basic I
Focuses on listening to various Samba rhythms and following these rhythms with basic steps. In this way, students gain a sense of the soul of the dance while releasing their inhibitions.
Rhythm, Ginga, Posture, Direction, and managing of space (both between dance partners and on the dance floor.)  Students dance mainly on their own though basic partnering is introduced during the last few classes.

Basic II
Builds on Basics I, with the addition of new figures and technique.

Basic III
Builds on Basics II, with added emphasis on partnering and basic routines.

Intermediate

Intermediate I
A continuation for the Basics syllabus with emphasis on technique/expression/routines and choreography.
(6 mos. Latin, Ballroom, or completion of Samba Dance Basics required.)

Group Lessons Free Style for Beginners

Basic I
The Class focuses on listening to various Samba rhythms and learning to follow these rhythms with basic steps. In this way, students gain a sense of the soul of the dance while releasing their inhibitions learning Rhythm, Ginga, Posture, Direction, and the management of personal space. Freestyle is primarily a group participation dance.  However, for interested participants, we will learn the basic forms of partnering.

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                      Brazilian Samba Dance    
Basic I              Group Lessons for Beginners  
                                  FREESTYLE

Fee:                                 $60 per student / 5-Week Series 

Drop-in:                 $15 per person / 45 Min. per lesson

Starting:                 Thursday, July 24th at 6:45 P.M.

Location:                      Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre 
                          400 Harvard St - Cambridge, MA 02138
                         Harvad Square T Stop Red Line
 
Sign Up!

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Dances taught:

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Brazilian and Latin Ballroom
Forro  Samba  Axe  Lambada  Brazilian Country  Xote  Bolero  Merengue  Salsa

Where the classes are located:

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Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre
Harvard Square
400 Harvard St
Cambridge, MA 02138
Harvard Square T Stop Red Line
617-642-6015
Directions

The Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Harvard Square Studios 
42 Brattle St - Harvard Square 
Cambridge, MA  02138
Harvard Square T Stop Red Line
617-547-6789
Directions

Cambridge Center Exercise Studio
Huron Ave Studio
357 Huron Avenue
Cambridge, MA  02138
72 Bus from the underground stop at Harvard Square
617-864-6671
Directions

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