Samba Classes with Valeria

Professional instructor and Madrinha da bateria of Sambala Samba School, Valeria Ruggieri, brings energy, passion and a love of Samba to her dance classes. 

Her  classes are fun, energizing and leave you wanting more! She has the unique ability to teach beginners and professionals alike. 

Highlights from her many performances & appearances: 

  • 2010 Rose Parade - Jack in the Box Carnaval float - Choreographer 
  • 2010 Bolivian Carnaval - Samba Show/Choreographer 
  • Dancing with the Stars, instructor to supermodel  Rachel Hunter
  • The Tonight Show, with Jay Leno & Will Smith. 
  • Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, where she performed with Will Smith
  • Latin Grammy's associate show producer 
  • Cambodia Commercial/Show. 
  • Performed/co produced samba show for actress Bridget Fonda's wedding. 
  • Las Vegas Rio Casino. 
  • Korea Kia Motors launching of Rio Car. 
  • Rio de Janeiro Workshops with Samba Queen, Thatiana Pagung. 
  • Hollywood Brazilian Carnaval Ball. 
  • Long Beach Long Beach Street Carnaval Sambala Samba School. 
  • Long Beach Carnaval Ball Samba Pros, Sambala & RioBela.

If you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced samba dancer, this is the class for you! 

 

 

 

 







These samba classes will teach you the basic samba passista step, how to carry yourself, and even advanced techniques in samba dance in the style of Rio de Janeiro from SambaLa Madrinha da Bateria, Valeria Ruggieri. 

CLASS SCHEDULE: 
Tuesdays 6:30 -7:30 pm 

LOCATION:  BodySport Capoeira Academy, 2236 E. 7th Street - Long Beach, CA 90804  (7th & Junipero, by Big Lots). 

COST:  $15/class or $48 for 4 classes     



CONTACT INFORMATION:

www.riobela.com

Call Valeria: (562) 508-4504 or (562) 221-8861
E- mail: val@sambala.org or  valeria@riobela.com

 
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