Latin Dance MN presents Aurora do Samba

Latin Dance MN presents

Aurora do Samba

Sunday, July 19, 2026 / Doors: 3:00 PM / Show: 4:00 PM

All Ages

Standing

This is a standing show with an open floor. To request seating or other access accommodations, please go to our .

For Cedar presented shows, online ticket sales typically end one hour before the door time, and then, based on availability, tickets will be available at the door. Tickets purchased at the door will include a $1 Eventbrite fee.

From the African drums to the dazzling colors of the Aurora Borealis, Aurora do Samba takes the audience on a vibrant journey through the history of samba — from sacred Afro-Brazilian ancestry and the rhythm of capoeira to the joyful spirit of the Samba Passista and Samba de Malandro to the elegance of Samba de Gafieira.

Blending live music, storytelling, and dynamic choreography, the show reveals how samba was born from resilience, transformed into art, and continues to inspire and connect people around the world. The production transports audiences on a vivid passage between the warmth of Brazil and the wonder of the northern sky.

Aurora do Samba — When the Afro-Brazilian ancestral beat awakens the resilience and meets the magical Northern Lights.

Aurora do Samba is a two-hour dance and music production that celebrates the origins and evolution of samba — Brazil’s most iconic cultural expression. Through a sequence of powerful and poetic scenes, the show connects the ancestral rhythms of African spirituality, the fluidity of capoeira, the vibrant samba passista & samba de malando, and the sophistication of samba de gafieira, weaving them into a vibrant narrative of resilience, creativity, and joy. Bridging cultures between Brazil and Minnesota, Aurora do Samba features live music, storytelling, and original choreography that illuminates the deep cultural roots of samba while highlighting its universal message of freedom and community. This production invites audiences to feel the pulse of Brazil’s history — from its sacred beginnings to its modern celebrations — through the language of movement, rhythm, and collective spirit.

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