Dance and Drumming Classes
Thursday Evening Samba - Year Round
Samba Dancing - Open Level
Thursdays 6:45pm-8pm
Sign up for class via ODC. Price varies by class card purchase.
ODC Dance Commons - 351 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA
Stop by for an introduction to samba or learn how to refine your moves. All levels welcome.
Wear comfortable clothing (like a t-shirt and yoga pants). Class is danced barefoot. Dance shoes and sneakers also welcome.
2025 Carnaval Season
Samba Dancing - Open Level
Saturdays Feb 1 - May 17 11:30am-1pm
Register to dance in the parade or drop into a rehearsal for fun! Learn more.
La Scuola San Carlos Gym - 741 South Van Ness, San Francisco, CA 94110
Register by March 15 to join us as a dancer in the 2025 Carnaval Parade!
All ages, genders, levels welcome.
2025 Family Drum Classes
Samba Drumming - Open Level
Saturdays Jan 11 - May 17 11:30am-1pm
Sign up for class via Eventbrite. $10 per class per family, 2 for 1 discount when you bring a friend!
La Scuola San Carlos Gym - 741 South Van Ness, San Francisco, CA 94110
This is a great opportunity to learn about samba drumming and get involved in the 2025 Carnaval Parade season!
Stop by for an introduction to samba drumming or learn how to refine your musicality. All ages, genders, levels welcome. Instruments will be provided.
Performance Workshop - Winter Season
Samba Dancing - Open Level
Timing TBD
Sign up for class via ODC. Price varies by class card purchase.
ODC Dance Commons - 351 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA
In addition to weekly classes, Raffa offers workshops through ODC Dance Commons. These programs run ~10 weeks and include a stage performance with full costume. All levels welcome.
Stay tuned for 2025 dates.