VamoLá | Brazilian Nonprofit Music and Dance in Seattle

Brazilian Samba Drummers at Seahawcks NFL Halftime Show

Nós somos VamoLá

Uma organização sem fins lucrativos 501(c)3 dedicada a enriquecer a comunidade de Seattle e outros lugares com a vibração da música e da dança brasileiras.

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It's April, must be time for @marciopeeter to return for an Afro Samba drummer workshops!

Wednesday, April 9 2025 @ 7pm
Seattle Gilbert Sullivan
9250 14th Ave NW

The cost is $20/workshop (sliding scale) and we'll likely use some of this in our yearly @fremontfair Solstice Parade!

About Marcio Peeter:
Marcio Peeter is a musician, music teacher, and director from Salvador, Bahia.

He's played in most of the top samba reggae / samba afro blocos, including Timbalada, Ilê Aiyê, Cortejo Afro, Olodum, and more.

He's also our main source for samba reggae rhythms - most of what we play in that style is what he's taught us over the years, including his classes at @calbrazilcamp We're very lucky to have him visiting here! 🙌🏽🥁

This project is supported by a grant from @kc4culture

#afrobloco #batucada #samba #marciopeeter #sambalosangeles #drumming #percussion

Thank you Casa Samba in NOLA for having us for Mardi Gras/Carnaval 2025!

OPEN WORKSHOP!
Sunday workshop in Shoreline, just north of Seattle
Open to all skill levels.
Brian Rice will teach Pandeiro
Sunday February 23, at 3pm, at ADI Shoreline, 1240 NE 17th St.
Learn Pagode, bring your pandeiros! (We'll have spares too)
Cost: $10

Pagode (PA-go-jee) is a subgenre of Samba, and originally meant a celebration with food, music, dance, and party!

Brought to you in part with a grant from @kc4culture
#samba #lessons #seattleevents #shorelineevents #shorelinemusic #seattlemusicclass #sambainseattle

Our first big gig of the year! Our drummers and dancers 🥁💃 will be on @9:25pm, Thurs, Jan 18, 2025!

For the ✨Big Brass Extravaganza✨at Nectar Lounge in Fremont, Seattle.
Featuring ACTUAL brass bands & fellows from @honkfestwest too: 🎺 @thismuchbrass @chaoticnoisemarchingcorps @assignedgayatband & @analogbrass

Tix: $12 advance, $15 DOS
See @nectarlounge bio for ticket links

🎃 You're Invited to dance with us at the Fremont Trolloween Haunt! 🎃

Join us for a spooktacular dance and parade with us and Deise Costa @deise_dnc on Thurs, October 31st in Fremont! 🥁💃

Workshops with Deise Costa:
- October 20th 5-6:30 PM
- October 27th 5:30-7:30 PM

📍 American Dance Institute
1240 NE 175th St C, Shoreline, WA 98155

💵 $15 per workshop (Pay at the door)
✨ No experience necessary! At least one workshop required to join the parade.

Come dance with us and make this Halloween unforgettable! 🎉👻 #trolloween #trolloween2024 #DanceWithUs #HalloweenFun #SeattleEvents #seattledance #fremontseattle #sambareggae #braziliandance #dancabrasil

This project is supported by a grant from 4Culture

It's an open-to-the-public rhythm workshop this Sat, Sep 28 in N Seattle!

VamoLá is honored to host Maestrina Adriana Portela, director of Banda Didá. If you've ever wanted to come check us out, this is the perfect opportunity.

We'll learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms from Salvador, Bahia. This is a beginner-friendly workshop, especially if you have previous drumming or dance experience.

Sep 28, 2024, 6:30pm
Gilbert & Sullivan: 9250 14th Ave NW
$25 suggested donation

This project is supported by a grant from 4Culture

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