2025 Samba Queen and King Colorado
June 5-8 2025
Join us for a weekend of Brazilian dance, live music and shows!
Location: The Spark Performing Arts, Boulder, CO.
Redefining Dance
Samba Colorado invites YOU and your familia to Samba Queen Colorado – the ultimate celebration of Brazilian culture!
Join us for an unforgettable night of:
* Live rhythms
* Passionate dance
* Community
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Samba – roots, remembrance and resistance.
Mission
Our mission is to
Inspire creativity & passion through performing arts.
We create a sacred space for self-expression through music, theatre & dance – all welcome! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting out, this event is for you.
What to Expect
9 Workshops: Explore a diverse range of styles, including Samba Drumming, Samba Passista Style, Malandro Men's Samba, Samba Roots, Afro-Brazilian Dance and more!
Coaching + Showcase from Master Teachers and Guest Artists:
Ingride Banzo, Jazz-Ylaine Baptiste, Lorin Hansen, T.Chen , Kebrina
Samba Queen + King Competition: A showcase of talent and creativity, a gender inclusive Brazilian Samba and Fusion dance competition welcomes contestants of all levels from across the country.
Live Music: Experience electrifying live Brazilian percussion.
Workshops
Immerse yourself in 9 Master Classes led by industry professionals, showcasing the rich traditions and techniques of Brazilian dance. All levels are welcome! Tuition is just $150 Early Bird and $175 at the door for the full weekend of workshops (all 9 classes) including the Samba Queen and King Competition. You can also take single classes for $25 per class.
Special Guests:
Hosted by our 2024 Samba Queen Colorado Jules (CO)
Ingride Banzo (Brasil)
Jazz-Ylaine Baptiste (CA)
Lorin Hansen (UT)
T.Chen (CA)
Kebrina Josefina De Jesús (NY)