Samba Nights | 5-Week Course at Tavern Blue

Name: Samba Nights | 5-Week Course at Tavern Blue
Start: 2025-10-23T18:30:00-05:00
Location: 805 2nd St, Coralville, IA, United States, Iowa 52241

Schedule

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025 at 06:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

805 2nd St, Coralville, IA, United States, Iowa 52241 | Coralville, IA

Ready to move your body and ignite your spirit? Unleash your inner dancer with Samba Nights at Tavern Blue, a 5-week immersive samba course led by acclaimed UI Professor and choreographer Armando Duarte!
Whether you're a beginner or just want to sharpen your moves, this is your chance to learn authentic samba in a fun, social setting.
📅 When: 5 consecutive weeks (one session each week)
Thursdays: Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 13 | and Friday Nov 21
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎟️ Registration: $250 per person
What’s Included:
- 5 lively sessions of authentic Samba training 🥁
- A complimentary drink at each class to set the mood 🍹 or an appetizer
- A grand finale performance by YOU and your fellow dancers on our stage (Sunday, Nov 23) 💃🕺
Limited spots available! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique blend of culture, music, and movement. Feel the Rhythm of Brazil at Tavern Blue! 🇧🇷
About the Instructor:
Armando Duarte is a Brazilian-American choreographer, professor at the University of Iowa, and internationally recognized researcher of Brazilian popular culture. With over 90 original choreographies and deep expertise in samba and Carnival traditions, Armando brings both academic depth and vibrant energy to every class. He has also led groups of UI students to experience the making of the Brazilian Carnival Parades and the African-Brazilian diaspora in dance, music, and street performances in the cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Brazil.