Sambaxé San Francisco

Carnaval 2024 is coming May 26th!

Sambaxé’s theme for 2024 is “Golden Cascades of Healing Waters” or “Cachoeiras Douradas de Águas Curativas”

Seeking Porta Bandeiras (Flag Bearers) to lead us in the Carnaval Parade!

The mestre-sala (literally, "The Master of the Room") and porta-bandeira ("she who carries the flag") display the flag of the school to the audience. The porta-bandeira carries the flag, and the mestre-sala pays tribute and draws attention to both the flag and the porta-bandeira. Her dance is not a samba, but she spins and swirls her way ahead. The mestre-sala dances around her. Their costumes are similar to European gala costumes typical of the eighteenth century, but "carnavalized" with an exaggerated amount of colors and decorations.

Reach out if you’re interested in this unique role!

Join the Sambaxé community

Sambaxé (Sam-Ba-Shay) is an all inclusive, Brazilian inspired Music & Dance Company based in San Francisco. Founded by creative director, dancer and choreographer, Raffaella Falchi Macias and musical director, Alfie Macias. We’re celebrating 17 years of sharing Brazilian culture through dance classes, percussion classes, performances and music and dance retreats.

For the past 2 years (2022 & 2023), Sambaxé has won 1st place in the Brazilian category in the Carnaval San Francisco Grand Parade.

Join our classes and performance workshops at ODC Dance School in the Mission. All levels welcome