Giro Samba

Giro Samba

Lisbon, 29–31 May 2026

3 Intensive Days
Lisbon

The festival

During the Day

Intensive workshops with renowned teachers from Brazil and across Europe. Learn advanced technique, styling, musicality, and connection.

At Night

Social dances with specialist DJs, incredible performances, prize competitions, and plenty of fun. Dance until dawn in a unique atmosphere of celebration and community.

Samba de Gafieira is a perfect blend of technique, improvisation, elegance, and Brazilian malandragem.

Teachers

Schedule

Official timetable — Friday to Sunday, 29–31 May 2026

Friday, 29 May

10:00
Opening

Check-in

Estúdio Time Out

11:00
Warm-up

Ana Paula

Estúdio Time Out

12:00
Gafieira

Gabriel & Tais

Estúdio Time Out

13:00
Funkeado

Leo Fortes & Robertinha

Estúdio Time Out

14:00
Break

Break

Estúdio Time Out

15:00
Gafieira

Camila & Isaac

Estúdio Time Out

16:00
Gafieira

Joana & Klebinho

Estúdio Time Out

17:00
Gafieira

David & Lana

Estúdio Time Out

18:00
Workshop

Jimmy vs. Nori

Estúdio Time Out

19:00
Gafieira

Evelin & Robinho

Estúdio Time Out

20:00
Break

Break

Estúdio Time Out

21:00
Event

Caipirinha Workshop + Competition

Estúdio Time Out

22:30
Party

Portuguese Party

Estúdio Time Out

Saturday, 30 May

10:00
Opening

Check-in

Estúdio Time Out

10:30
Warm-up

Warm-up

Estúdio Time Out

11:00
Intermediate / Advanced

Henrique & Marianni

Estúdio Time Out

12:00
Special

Special Forró — Camila Alves

Estúdio Time Out

13:00
Meal

Lunch

Estúdio Time Out

14:00
Workshops

U.DANCE — 4 rooms (14:00–17:45). See Workshops section

U.DANCE

21:00
Quiz

Quiz

Estúdio Time Out

22:30
Party

Giro Samba 2026 Gala Ball

Estúdio Time Out

Sunday, 31 May

10:00
Workshops

U.DANCE — 4 rooms (10:00–13:15). See Workshops section

U.DANCE

16:00
Social

Station Ball — Cais do Sodré train station atrium (free entry)

Cais do Sodré Train Station

21:00
Quiz

Quiz — Finalists

Estúdio Time Out

22:30
Party

Masquerade Ball

Estúdio Time Out

Workshops

U.DANCE — Saturday afternoon (14:00–17:45) and Sunday morning (10:00–13:15). Four rooms by level.

Saturday — Afternoon

Saturday — Afternoon · 14:00 – 17:45

14:00

  • Room 1 Beginners

    Camila & Isaac

    Tá, tá, tá, tá delícia, tá gostoso

  • Room 2 Initiated

    Stephanie & Ruan

    Funkeado: do 0 ao baile. Entendimento das rotinas básicas

  • Room 3 Intermediate

    Evelin & Robinho

    Abraço e Condução: refinando a comunicação para uma dança mais sensível e improvisada

  • Room 4 Advanced

    Leo Fortes & Robertinha

    Contrapesos e sustentações

15:15

  • Room 1 Beginners

    Leo Fortes & Robertinha

    Balançando e cruzando os cruzados

  • Room 2 Initiated

    David & Lana

    Dinâmica circular em abraço fechado

  • Room 3 Intermediate

    Joana & Klebinho

    A relação do contrapeso entre as danças do mestre sala e porta bandeira e o Samba de Gafieira

  • Room 4 Advanced

    Gabriel & Taís

    Possibilidades e qualidades corporais/musicais dentro do samba

16:30

  • Room 1 Beginners

    Taís & Ana

    Estilo feminino

  • Room 2 Initiated

    Justine & Ahmadou

    Passaporte para dançar com avançados

  • Room 3 Intermediate

    David & Lana

    Combinações de corte

  • Room 4 Advanced

    Evelin & Robinho

    Entre a improvisação e a estrutura: Uma dança de construção e desconstrução

17:45

  • Room 1 Beginners

    Ana Paula

    Conforto a dois: Dançar com leveza e segurança

  • Room 2 Initiated

    Nori

    Seja um artista: Destrave a sua criatividade

  • Room 3 Intermediate

    Jimmy

    Variações de Romário para o Funkeado e conduções de corte em S

  • Room 4 Advanced

    Camila & Isaac

    Projeto Fênix

Sunday

Sunday · 10:00 – 13:15

10:00

  • Room 1 Beginners

    Taís Benite

    Samba no pé

  • Room 2 Initiated

    Camila & Isaac

    Conexão em movimento

  • Room 3 Intermediate

    Justine & Ahmadou

    Novas formas de explorar o Romário

  • Room 4 Advanced

    Jimmy

    Passos novos - Gafieira

11:15

  • Room 1 Beginners

    Joana & Klebinho

    O swing do corpo carioca

  • Room 2 Initiated

    Jimmy

    A base do Funkeado com a essência

  • Room 3 Intermediate

    Evelin & Robertinha

    Mulheres

  • Room 4 Advanced

    Leo Fortes, Robinho & David

    Homens

12:15

  • Room 1 Beginners

    Sala de demonstrações

  • Room 2 Initiated

    Sala de demonstrações

  • Room 3 Intermediate

    Sala de demonstrações

  • Room 4 Advanced

    Sala de demonstrações

13:15

  • Room 1 Beginners

    Henrique & Marianni

  • Room 2 Initiated

    David & Lana

    Fundamentos do Funkeado à moda antiga

  • Room 3 Intermediate

    Stephanie & Ruan

    Pica-pau e variações

  • Room 4 Advanced

    Ensaio geral — mulheres e homens

Privacy Policy Last updated: 31 March 2023 • About Giro Samba The Giro Samba event is a dance festival focused on Samba and its variations, promoted by Giro Samba Lda., legally incorporated in Portugal, corporate registration number (NIPC) 518406091, with registered office at Av. do Brasil n.º 1 – 1749-008 Lisbon (“Giro Samba”). Committed to protecting the personal data entrusted to us, Giro Samba ensures that all personal information is handled and protected with due diligence and confidentiality, always in accordance with applicable law: EU Regulation 2016/679 – General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and for what purposes we may process your personal data. Giro Samba Lda. is responsible for storing and using personal data and will process your personal data (also referred to in this policy as “Information”) according to the purposes described below. • Information We Collect • Personal information (name, email, phone number) provided during registration. • Payment information processed through secure third-party providers. • Site usage data and cookies to improve your browsing experience • Video images (with or without sound) and photos during the Event • How We Use Your Information • To process registrations and payments • To send important information about the event and updates • To improve our website and services • For marketing and advertising purposes • Data Protection • We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information • We do not sell or share your information with third parties except when necessary for Giro Samba operations • Your Rights • At any time, the data subject has the right to access, rectify, or delete their personal information, and may opt out of marketing communications upon express request. • For the purposes above or any questions related to data privacy, contact us at girosambafestival@gmail.com • Your requests will be handled with special care so we can ensure the effectiveness of your rights. • You may be asked to prove your identity to ensure personal data is shared only with its owner. • Please note that in certain cases, under applicable law, your request may not be fulfilled immediately or in full. In any case, you will be informed of the measures taken within one month of the request. • You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the national supervisory authority: www.cnpd.pt. • Where consent is legally required for processing personal data, the data subject has the right to withdraw consent at any time. However, this right does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent previously given, nor subsequent processing on another legal basis, such as contract performance or a legal obligation to which Giro Samba is subject.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS • Introduction The Giro Samba event (hereinafter “Festival” or “Event”) is a dance festival focused on Samba and its variations, promoted by Giro Samba Lda., legally incorporated in Portugal, corporate registration number (NIPC) 518406091, with registered office at Av. do Brasil n.º 1 – 1749-008 Lisbon. • Participation in the Event • All participants must register and pay applicable fees before attending classes or associated events. • Festival organisers reserve the right to change the schedule, teachers, or venues if necessary. • Participants must follow venue rules and instructor guidance during all activities. • Participants must check in at the Event at the location and time indicated by the organisers, presenting valid identification, at which point they will receive a wristband that must be worn throughout the Event. • Payment and Refunds • No refunds will be provided under any circumstances. • Tickets are transferable, subject to the conditions below. • Ticket Transfer: • Tickets may be transferred until 1 May 2025; involved participants must follow these steps: • The new participant must complete the form (Google Forms) available on the website on the transfer date • The original ticket holder must email girosambafestival@gmail.com stating they are transferring the ticket, with the new participant’s full name and email. • Ticket transfer is subject to confirmation by the organisation, sent by email to both the original and substitute ticket holder. • Ticket transfer may require payment of the price difference if the new participant belongs to a higher-priced ticket tier. • Ticket transfer is valid only after confirmation by the organisation and payment, if applicable, of the tier difference. • Intellectual Property and Image Rights Assignment • All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and any copyright-protected material, is the exclusive property of Giro Samba Lda. (NIPC 518406091) • By participating in the Event, participants acknowledge and agree they may be photographed or filmed during activities, and such material may be used for promotional, advertising, and dissemination purposes in any media, including but not limited to social networks, websites, printed materials, and other channels. • By confirming attendance at the Event, participants freely assign all image and sound rights related to their participation, waiving any right to remuneration or compensation for such use. • Image rights assignment is irrevocable, valid nationwide and abroad, and for an indefinite period. • Limitation of Liability • Participants attend classes and other Event activities, or activities associated with the Event, at their own risk. • Organisers are not responsible for personal injury, loss, or damage to personal belongings. • Sanctions and Removal of Participants • Giro Samba organisers reserve the right to sanction or remove any participant who, by their actions, violates event rules or commits serious offences such as aggressive behaviour, physical or verbal violence, use of illicit substances, or any act compromising the safety and wellbeing of others. In case of violations, organisers will take necessary measures, including immediate removal from the event without refund or compensation. The organisation’s decision is final and aims to ensure the integrity and proper conduct of the event for everyone involved.