Author: London School of Samba

Become a member of London School of Samba

Become a member of the London School of Samba and you will be supporting your school. Members benefit from a discounted rate at the weekly Sunday workshops at the Waterloo Action Centre (WAC), as well as discounts on LSS special events, classes and merchandise. Members will receive a monthly newsletter keeping them up to date […]

If you like what we do, why not support us?

LSS – Just Text Giving in partnership with Vodafone and Just Giving If you like what we do – help us to keep going! Vodafone and Just Giving have just launched a new initiative to help charities raise money and LSS has just signed up. We now need you to let as many people as […]

Costume Hire Scheme Started

Do you have a Fancy Dress party coming up and not sure what to wear? Ever wanted to be a carnival queen? Even just for one night? Or how about you fellas- a suave Malandro in an elegant Gene Kelly style garb? The London School of Samba can help you! Our authentic, carnival costumes can […]

2011 LSS Carnival Theme, ‘Zé Malandro & the Forty Thieves’

“Open Sesame, minha gente!” The London School of Samba has been inspired by the fantastic stories of the Arabian Nights, Sinbad the Sailor, Aladdin, Ali Baba, et al, this is the tale of Zé Malandro, who, straight from the backstreets of Rio de Janeiro, finds himself lost in a world of exotic spices, colourful silks […]

LSS brings in the Year of the Rabbit in spectacular fashion in Hong Kong!

The London School of Samba returned this week from Hong Kong triumphant after putting on a spectacular show in Hong Kong for the Chinese New Year celebrations. The festival, with the theme of ‘World City, World Party’ hosted guests from the Czech Republic, United States, Peru, Japan, Thailand and Korea. The group of 40 dancers […]

LSS to join the Chinese New Celebrations in Hong Kong!

The London School of Samba will partake in this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations in Hong Kong along with a whole host of international performers. The carnival will run for around three weeks, culminating in a Night Parade with the beautiful Victoria Harbour as its backdrop, which will feature thirteen magnificently decorated floats as well […]

CK Gospel Choir + London School of Samba Gig

The London School of Samba played as surprise guests with the CK Gospel Choir at the Jazz Cafe, Camden. The Bateria joined with them to perform ‘mas que nada’, a song written and originally performed by Brazilian Artist Jorge Ben to a packed house. The CK Gospel Choir, directed by Harlano, was started in 2007 […]

LSS Christmas Party!

The London School of Samba want you to mark your calendar: Come celebrate with us on Tuesday 7th December, 93 Feet East, 7-11pm.  A few christmassy snacks and samba  loveliness. Santa outfits optional! **