Founder Raffa Falchi Macias leads a group of 90+ dancers in colorful pink and green costumes down Mission Street, with an audience watching from the sidewalk.
Founder Raffa Falchi Macias leads a group of 90+ dancers in colorful pink and green costumes down Mission Street, with an audience watching from the sidewalk.

Feel the energy of Brazil in San Francisco

  • Colorful dancers in the street

    Carnaval Parade

    Each spring we dance in the San Francisco Carnaval Parade. Dance, drum, or walk with us

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  • People in white dancing on a stage with purple lighting

    Classes + Workshops

    Weekly classes are held at ODC Dance Commons. All levels are welcome

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  • Samba dancers in blue performing in a museum

    Performances

    Bring the energy of Brazil to your next event! We perform at private and community events like Academy of Sciences, Mardi Gras, and street festivals

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Discover the joy of Brazilian Samba

Join Sambaxé (Sam-Ba-Shay), an award-winning, inclusive, beginner-friendly community celebrating 20+ years of Brazilian culture through samba dance, percussion, performances, and retreats.

No experience needed, just bring your energy, make new friends, and dance your way into the spirit of Carnaval!

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Stage Show pt1 🤩🩷💚 Photo Credit: @robert_sfo_yvr Costumes: @brazilcarnivalshop Lisa’s exhibit of her past photos of Sambaxé in SF Carnaval is open now at in the YouthArtExchange main gallery at La Fenix Studios, 1950 Mission St. @1
Our vibrant colors 🤩🩷💚 Photo Credit: @jmisterjayphotography Costumes: @brazilcarnivalshop 💃🏽All Level Samba Class ⏰Every Thursday 6:45pm-8pm 📍ODC Dance Commons 351 Shotwell st Sambaxé earned 2nd place overall in the Grand Parade in 2
Beautiful Shots🤩🩷💚 Photo Credit: @mariordzmedia Costumes: @brazilcarnivalshop Lisa’s exhibit of her past photos of Sambaxé in SF Carnaval is open now at in the YouthArtExchange main gallery at La Fenix Studios, 1950 Mission St. @16
Shining Stars🩷💚 Photo Credit: @nucleocide Costumes: @brazilcarnivalshop 💃🏽All Level Samba Class ⏰Every Thursday 6:45pm-8pm 📍ODC Dance Commons 351 Shotwell st Sambaxé earned 2nd place overall in the Grand Parade in 2024 and we’d
We 🩷💚 our Baianas 🤩 Photo Credit: @clickedbyvp Costumes: @lucydiamondsinthesky 💃🏽All Level Samba Class ⏰Every Thursday 6:45pm-8pm 📍ODC Dance Commons 351 Shotwell st Sambaxé earned 2nd place overall in the Grand Parade in 2024 and we&
Our incredible Malandros🤩🩷💚 Photo Credit: @lisavleachphoto Costumes: @brazilcarnivalshop Lisa’s exhibit of her past photos of Sambaxé in SF Carnaval is open now at in the YouthArtExchange main gallery at La Fenix Studios, 1950 Miss
Missing the Mission🩷💚 Photo Credit: @clickedbyvp Costumes: @brazilcarnivalshop 💃🏽All Level Samba Class ⏰Every Thursday 6:45pm-8pm 📍ODC Dance Commons 351 Shotwell st Sambaxé earned 2nd place overall in the Grand Parade in 2024 and we&r
One week ago exactly 🩷💚 We miss it Photo Credit: @threepinfork Costumes: @brazilcarnivalshop 💃🏽All Level Samba Class ⏰Every Thursday 6:45pm-8pm 📍ODC Dance Commons 351 Shotwell st Sambaxé earned 2nd place overall in the Grand Parade i

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