Samba & Forró Holiday Social

Name: Samba & Forró Holiday Social
Start: 2025-12-13T20:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-12-13T23:59:00-08:00
Location: Motivo LA

Schedule

Sat Dec 13 2025 at 08:00 pm to 11:59 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Motivo LA | Los Angeles, CA

An exciting evening of music & dance with Brazilian big band Bembolado + acclaimed musician Ted Falcon plus dance class & show.
About this Event

Samba & Forró Holiday Social

Saturday, December 13th

8PM-1AM

Be transported to dancehalls of Rio de Janeiro in this one-of-a-kind Brazilian music and dance party! Various ticket options available with discounted pre-sales running through November 30th. The event comprises a beginner dance class, live music, and dance showcase with various guest artists.

Not a dancer? Sit back and enjoy the lively rhythms of L.A.-based Brazilian big band Bembolado with special guest Ted Falcon. Their repertory of Brazilian music classics is sure to keep your toes tapping all night long with a variety of styles from traditional forró and samba to bossa nova and zouk rhythms.

8PM-9PM: Beginner samba de gafieira class with guest instructors Jaguaray Santana & Tainah Damasceno. Learn the fundamentals of this fun, dynamic dance that originated in 20th-century Rio de Janeiro and is growing in popularity in the U.S. No partner or experience needed!

9PM-1AM: Live Brazilian big band Bembolado featuring guest musician Ted Falcon will keep your toes tapping with a variety of classics from Brazilian music's past & present. Samba, forró and other rhythms.

11:30PM-12AM (Approximate): A stellar lineup of guest artists will showcase their work in various styles of Brazilian dance: Danielle Lima (samba no pé), Aneska Franca (zouk), Jaguar & Tainah (samba de gafieira), and Gafieria Los Angeles (samba no pé + samba de gafieira)

Seating & tables available.

Free street parking in the surrounding area. Limited spaces available inside the Motivo L.A. lot.

THIS EVENT IS B.Y.O.B.

Agenda

🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Beginner Samba de Gafieira Class
Host: Jaguaray Santana

Info: Learn the fundamentals of samba de gafieira (partner samba) in this one-time beginner class with special guest instructors Jaguar & Tainah.

🕑: 09:00 PM - 01:00 AM
Samba & Forró Social
Host: Bembolado

Info: Rockin' concert with live music by Brazilian big band Bembolado featuring guest musician Ted Falcon. Seating & tables available around the dance floor.

🕑: 11:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Dance Showcase (time is approximate)
Host: Danielle Lima

Info: A stellar lineup of guest artists will showcase their work in various styles of Brazilian dance: Danielle Lima (samba no pé), Aneska Franca (zouk), Jaguar & Tainah (samba de gafieira), and Gafieria Los Angeles (samba no pé + samba de gafieira)