The Samba Collective perform at any type of event, in the UK or abroad: corporate, birthdays, weddings and more.

The dancers perform two 15 minute sets to a backing track, the first choreographed axe and samba routines, the second fast footed freestyle 'samba no pe'.

There are several costume changes, from sexy 'axe' outfits to colourful, Rio carnival style sequined bikinis with large feathered headdresses.

The Samba Collective are based in London, UK, but can travel internationally.

Please contact bookings@sambacollective.com for more info

Samba is one of the most popular forms of music in Brazil. It is widely viewed as Brazil's national musical style.

A samba-enredo is a song performed by a samba school in Rio de Janeiro during its yearly Carnival parade.

Partido alto is a type of samba which is characterized by a highly percussive pandeiro beat, with use of the palm of the hand in the center of the instrument for snaps. Partido alto harmony is always in a major key

Samba-Reggae, also known as Axé music is a new poppish type of samba from Bahia (from 1985 onwards). The rhythm is influenced by Reggae.