Move to the rhythms of Rio with a samba school queen

Dive into samba with a masterclass featuring a dance lesson and a cultural workshop

Location: Brasil

The experience:

Forge a meaningful bond with Rio during an immersive Samba Soul class in one of greatest beaches in Brazil by Ms. Egili, one of Brazil’s top samba school queens. You’ll learn the essential moves during a one-hour samba dance class. You’ll conclude with a complimentary caipirinha and a one-hour interactive cultural workshop, exploring the roots of samba through stories, images, and conversation. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.

Includes:

Practice samba dance moves with an authentic Carnival Queen, and practice in a relaxed, judgement-free environment
Understand the meaning behind the music, movement, and spirit of Rio's Afro-Brazilian culture at an interactive workshop
Cool off with a complimentary caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail

Details:

  • Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
  • Experience is available until 30 September 2026
  • Experience must be booked at least 5 days in advance
  • Experience is 2 hours
  • Experience is for a minimum of 2 person and a maximum of 10 people
  • Within 24 hours after your reservation, you will receive an additional email with the confirmation order

Dive into samba with a masterclass featuring a dance lesson and a cultural workshop

Location: Brasil

The experience:

Forge a meaningful bond with Rio during an immersive Samba Soul class in one of greatest beaches in Brazil by Ms. Egili, one of Brazil’s top samba school queens. You’ll learn the essential moves during a one-hour samba dance class. You’ll conclude with a complimentary caipirinha and a one-hour interactive cultural workshop, exploring the roots of samba through stories, images, and conversation. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.

Includes:

Practice samba dance moves with an authentic Carnival Queen, and practice in a relaxed, judgement-free environment
Understand the meaning behind the music, movement, and spirit of Rio's Afro-Brazilian culture at an interactive workshop
Cool off with a complimentary caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail

Details:

  • Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
  • Experience is available until 30 September 2026
  • Experience must be booked at least 5 days in advance
  • Experience is 2 hours
  • Experience is for a minimum of 2 person and a maximum of 10 people
  • Within 24 hours after your reservation, you will receive an additional email with the confirmation order

Where will you be?

Brazil

Ipanema Beach

Let yourself be surprised by this experience

Samba to the rhythm of Ipanema

Enjoy samba with an open-air class on the iconic Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Guided by the contagious rhythm of Brazilian music and the unique energy of the surroundings, participants will connect with the local culture while learning the basic steps of this vibrant dance, all in an unparalleled natural setting by the sea.

Samba dance with a Carnival Queen

Learn the essential samba moves in a class led by Egili, an authentic samba school queen. In a relaxed and judgment-free environment, you’ll be able to let go, have fun, and discover the rhythm and body expression that make samba such a powerful and joyful dance.

Cultural workshop and complimentary caipirinha

End the experience with a refreshing caipirinha, Brazil’s national cocktail, and take part in an interactive cultural workshop. Through stories, images, and conversation, you’ll explore the Afro-Brazilian roots of samba and gain a deeper understanding of the music, movement, and spirit behind it.