Want to learn Samba no pe?
Unlock the full Samba experience by becoming a member! With our exclusive membership, you’ll enjoy fantastic discounts on school merchandise, unlimited access to all our content, including online and in-person classes, as well as detailed rehearsal schedules and choreography breakdowns. Whether you're just starting out or refining your moves, our membership ensures you have everything you need to dance with confidence and style. Join us and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Samba!
Our terms rotate between beginners and improvers and intermediate and advanced.
Register for our samba membership, click the link in the banner above.
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Termo um 14 January 2025 to 18 Feb 2025
Termo dois 11 March 2025 to 15 April 2025
Termo tres 6 May 2025 to 10 June 2025
Termo quarto 24 June 2025 to 29 July 2025
Termo cinco 19 August 2025 to 23 Spetember 2025
Termo seis 14 October 2025 to 18 November 2025
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Our classes are held at Te Whaea National Dance Centre in Newtown, Wellington.
Beginners/ Improvers class starts 6.30pm and our intermediate/ Advanced class starts at 7.30pm.
Please bring a drink bottle, comfortable clothes and shoes. No heels on the floor.
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To register for classes please sign up for our membership. This will give you access to all classes, in person and online. Plus discounts for our school merch, rehersal times and choreo.
Relay for Life
2025 Wellington Relay For Life
Small steps can make a remarkable difference for people affected by cancer in our community. Join us for Relay For Life and let's do something remarkable together!
Everyone and anyone can get involved, so rally your friends, whānau, classmates and workmates and join your community in the fight against cancer.
To register yourself or a group or for more information please visit https://relayforlife.org.nz/o/2025-wellington-relay
When: 3pm Saturday 5th - 8am Sunday 6th April
Location: Sky Stadium
Address: 105 Waterloo Quay, Pipitea
Early-Bird Ticket Price: $15 per person
Standard Ticket Price: $25 per person
Late Ticket Price $30 per person
Cuba Dupa
WELLINGTON’S MOST CREATIVE AND DIVERSE FREE ARTS FESTIVAL
CubaDupa is a festival of colour, art, music, theatre, dance, food, and thousands of artists. We’re excited to be back for 2025 — March 29–30!
We will be parading with Samba ao Vento, our mates and fav bateria from Palmerston North.
For more information please visit the official Cuba Dupa website, https://www.cubadupa.co.nz/
Wellington Pride parade
The Parade
Date
Saturday 8 March 2025
Time
5:30 – 7pm
Place
Courtenay Place & Dixon Street
The Wellington Pride Parade is an annual celebration that highlights our city’s rich culture and diversity. As Aotearoa’s queerest city, Wellington takes pride in showcasing its vibrant communities. Serving as the political heartbeat of the nation, our city is home to cultural centres, embassies, and civil servants who play a crucial role in shaping our society. This event is an integral part of the Wellington Pride Festival, reflecting the city's commitment to honouring past heroes while advocating for equity and inclusion for all. The Parade embodies the spirit of Wellington, fostering a sense of pride and unity among its residents.
Courtenay Place and Dixon Street are steeped in queer history, serving as vital spaces for work, protest, and celebration. The Parade concludes at the iconic Cuba Street Rainbow Crossing.
Register your community group, school, dance crew, workspace, whānau, sports team, band or sqaud now!
If you would like to register for the Pride Parade, please visit https://www.wellingtonprideparade.co.nz/event-info or register here.
Diversity Network
Welcome to the Diversity Festival 2025!
Join us at the Memorial Theatre Victoria University for a celebration of all things diverse! This event is a vibrant showcase of cultures, traditions, and perspectives from around the world. Get ready for a day filled with music, dance, food, and art that will broaden your horizons and open your mind.
Experience the beauty of different heritages coming together in one place. From colorful performances to interactive workshops, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Come together with friends and family to embrace diversity and foster inclusivity in our community.
Mark your calendar for the Diversity Festival 2025 - a day you won't want to miss!
Free dance taster
Time to come have a fun night out with your friends and the teams at WeZouk Wellington and Estudio de Samba.
Come try our FREE introductory Dance workshops!
We are delighted to share our love of 2 dance styles from Brazil -
the smooth partner dance Brazilian Zouk, and the energetic solo dance Samba No Pé.
When: Monday 27 January 2025
Time: 6.30pm to 8pm
Where: Level 1, Footnote NZ Dance Studio, 60 Dixon Street, Wellington
Everybody is welcome, no experience or partner needed but feel free to bring friends, colleagues, or family members to our fun social Dance Classes.
Register here for your spot at our event.
Courtenay Place Precinct Street performance
Wellington’s central hub for Entertainment, Eateries, Lively Bars, Function Venues and Cocktail Bars . This website will give you an insight into what events are happening in the area alongside venue information for your next visit to central Wellington’s entertainment zone.
We will be performing with our bateria at 9pm under the tripod!
Palmerston North Christmans Parade
Santa is coming to Palmy!
Join us for Palmy’s iconic Christmas parade where you’ll feast your eyes on some awesome floats created by local Palmy businesses, community groups and organisations.
We join our Palmy family, Samba ao Vento as we parade down Palmy’s square.
The Gallery Art Exhibition live performances
Come celebrate the week long exhibition with live performances.
Free dance tasters kick off at 6pm.
Exhibition Samba workshop
Estudio de Samba Wellington invites you to a special 2 hour workshop. Join us for an exhilarating experience where you'll learn the vibrant dance steps of Brazil and embrace the joy of samba. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, come unleash your inner passion and groove with us!
Koha entry
register below
Show Case A View Backstage
Wellington’s Latin dance community comes together to celebrate the hard work and dedication behind the scenes of performances. This art exhibition opens Tuesday 19th November at 6pm. Throughout the week there are free dance tasters and live performances.
Term 5 - End of the year
The last term will be focusing on improvements, questions, more one on one time and wrapping up the year with some solo dances.
Halloween Party at Amador
Join us for our Spooktacular Halloween Latin Party! On 12th October at Wellingtons elegant Amador Wine Bar from 8 PM to Midnight, let loose with samba, salsa, bachata, and zouk dancing !
Dress to impress in your most creative costumes for a chance to win our Best Dressed Male and Female prizes!
Don’t miss out on the frightful fun—$10 at the door! Bring your friends and let’s dance the night away!
Payment details
$10 cash at door or
Bank transfer
Estúdio de Samba, ANZ 06-0729-0467676-09
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Palmy Drag Fest
SATURDAY 05 OCTOBER 2024
DRAG SHOW!
Get ready for a dazzling spectacle as New Zealand’s biggest drag show sashays back into the spotlight for 2024.
Hosted by the amazing Rhubarb Rouge and featuring performances by Rupaul’s Drag Race UK Vs The World Hannah Conda and Rupaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 2 Winner Spankie Jackzon as well as a stellar cast of drag stars from Australasia.
Brace yourself for an unforgettable night filled with live singing, dazzling dance moves and mind-blowing acrobatics.
This show is everything - but a drag!
Samba ao Vento along with our beautiful dancers will be lighting up the stage! Dont miss out on this amazing opportunity.
Meet and Greet is now added as an option for any tickets.
Don’t miss out - sold out three years in a row!
More lineup to be announced soon!
Julina Charity Party
Our friends at Brazil Whanau have organsied a fundraiser to help Rio Grande do Sul.
Delicious food, fun activities, raffles with fantastic prizes and pre loved clothes will be available to purchase.
Entry will be $5 dollars per adult and children are FREE.
Payments on the day willll be made by CASH or bank transfers.
All money raised will be sent to Marmitas do bem https://www.instagram.com/marmitasdobem.oficial...
Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil to help the victims of the flood tragedy.
Don’t miss out on the fun!
Invite your friends and family for a day filled with laughter and joy
Help us to support Rio Grande do Sul
We are performing at 11am with our bateria. Dont miss out.
For more information on this event please visit, Brazil Whanau.
Term 2 begins
Bom dia amores! nosso termo 2 has kicked off with some wonderful new faces. Its never too late to join. This term we will be working on musicality, form and movements.
Salsa Magic Latin Showcase
The 2024 Wellington Latin Showcase brings together Wellington's Latin Dance schools to showcase and celebrate the vibrant Latin American culture and fantastic dancers and performances.
You can choose to watch the Showcase at 3pm or 7pm. Tickets to either show give you entry into the Party.
The Showcase will feature performances from 70+ dancers including performances from:
Salsa Magic - Latin Dance School
Salsa Therapy
Estudio de Samba Wellington
Raine's Suavesitas
WeZouk Wellington
After the Shows we’ll then switch to party mode and do what we love most to the best Salsa & Bachata (w/ some Kizomba & Zouk sprinkled in too!) 💃🕺🎉🥰
Term 1 begins
Term one of this year is kicking off 11 Apirl 1830- 1930 beginners and 1930-2030 Intermediate, at Aro Valley Community Centre.
Estudio de Samba Wellington grand opening party
Botanical Garden sound Shell is an outdoor garden stage. This is a family smoke and vape free zone. Parking is available near the Rose Garden but restricted to two hour parking limit.
Fiesta! Te Papa
Wellington’s Te Papa museum is celebrating the dinosaurs of Patagonia in true South American style.
Booking details can be found on www.tepap.govt.nz
Relay for Life
Join us for the Relay For Life - Te Ara Toiora is an inspiring community event that gives everyone a chance to whakanui (celebrate) people who have or have had cancer and the people who care for them; maumaharatia (remember) loved ones lost to cancer; and tū atu (fight back) by raising awareness and funds for the Cancer Society.
Wellington Pride Parade
Join us as we celebrate diversity!
We are proud to participate in the Wellington Pride Parade. This annual event celebrating our city’s unique culture and diversity will take place in the heart of Wellington, Aotearoa’s queerest city and loves to show-off our amazing and special cultures.
For more information please visit,
https://www.wellingtonpridefestival.com/