PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS

The Calgary School of Samba offers exciting performances by the Bateria and Passistas. A typical performance lasts 45 min and involves percussion, dance, and vocals. We will entertain with a variety of rhythms and dances including Rio Samba, Samba Reggae, Maracatu, Afro-Brazilian, Funk, Conga de Comparsa, and Middle Eastern grooves. We perform at corporate functions, parades, festivals, and weddings! "GO CARNAVAL" School Program

Our Go Carnaval School Program brings the magic of carnaval to elementary and high schools! The program includes training in percussion, dance, and design. Curriculum connections are to music, physical education, art, and social studies. Schools are encouraged to apply for the Artist in Education grants through the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (annual deadline April 1) TESTIMONIALS

“On behalf of the students, parents, and staff of Haysboro Elementary, I would like to thank Barbara and yourself for an outstanding week of Brazilian Drumming & Dancing. The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were very proud of all that they accomplished during the week. We received rave reviews from parents that attended the final performance. I was very appreciative of the positive relationships that both you and Barbara developed with our students and staff. Thank you for your patience, flexibility and understanding. I would be happy to recommend this program to other elementary schools.”
- Greg Hunter
Principal, Haysboro Elementary

"Barbara and Malcolm are talented in their respective disciplines as well as wonderful teachers of their crafts. Over the years, they have provided informative, high-energy, interactive, and entertaining Brazilian dancing and drumming workshops for Grade 8 students at our School. I highly recommend their services to enhance and provide a hands-on approach towards the study of the Brazil – our students loved their workshops!"
- Noel DeSouza
Our Lady of Peace Elementary/Junior High School

“Malcolm presented a two day workshop on Brazilian Drumming at our school What an experience! The students learned about a different culture, drumming techniques and a sense of community while learning how to play these instruments. The students went home and shared their experience with their families with great enthusiasm. Malcolm’s presentation was excellent and he adapted to each group that he worked with so they received the maximum benefit from his teaching. We will definitely be looking at Go Carnaval to provide new experiences for our students in the future.”
- Gayla Worden
Music Specialist
R. J. Hawkey Elementary School
Airdrie, Alberta