Name: Samba Nights at Tavern Blue
Start: 2025-11-06T18:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-06T20:30:00-06:00
Location: 805 2nd St, Coralville, IA, United States, Iowa 52241

Our 5-week samba course has already started, but there’s still time to join! 🇧🇷💃✨
You can now register for single-day classes and jump right into the rhythm. Join solo or with friends, we’ll rotate dancers during class!
📅 Upcoming Dates: Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 13, and Nov 21
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎟️ Single Class Registration: $60 per person
🍸Includes one drink or appetizer!
Only a few spots left! Don’t miss your chance to feel the rhythm of Brazil, meet new people, and dance the night away at Tavern Blue!
Get your tickets here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/sambanights
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.
What is Samba de Gafieira?
Samba de Gafieira is an elegant and joyful partner dance, and an expressive Brazilian social dance that blends Afro-Brazilian rhythms with European ballroom traditions. Born in Rio de Janeiro in the early 20th century, it's more than a collection of dance steps; Samba de Gafieira practice encompasses essential elements such as tempo, rhythm, coordination, and weight-shifting
You don’t need a partner to join us, and dancers regularly rotate partners during class. It’s a dynamic blend of rhythm, creativity, and fun, often incorporating solo steps from “Samba no Pé” (Carnival Style) and similar to other Latin forms such as Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, etc.
Whether you’re here for the music, the movement, or the cultural experience, Samba de Gafieira offers an energetic way to connect with others, stay active, and explore Brazil’s vibrant dance heritage.