Classes & Events
FULL! “Farewell to 90 Broad Street” Brazilian Samba Jam
Brazilian Samba Jam with North Star Samba
A “Farewell to 90 Broad Street Week” program. Join Colin Eletto and his current students for a Brazilian Samba percussion experience. Learn the fundamentals of Samba rhythm as played in the Carnaval parades of Rio de Janeiro. The evening will include a short demo by North Star Samba, then a hands-on Samba workshop, followed by a West African djembe and Samba drumming fusion! All drums and percussion will be provided.
10% of class fees will be donated to Bolokada and Friends Village Project.
CLASS SPECIFICS
WHEN: Thursday, December 18 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
WHERE: EarthBeat Music | 90 Broad Street, Schuylerville, NY
WHO: For all experiences, ages 13+. Limited to 10 students.
INSTRUCTOR: Colin Eletto with Chelsie Henderson
COST: $25 | 10% of class fees will be donated to Bolokada and Friends Village Project
Samba Community Club Summer 6 Week Series Begins!
Samba Community Club Summer Series
Summer 2025 | 6 Week Series | ALL LEVELS
Join Colin Eletto and his current North Star Samba students for a 6-week Brazilian Samba Community Club - escola de samba - percussion experience. Come learn the fundamentals and beyond of Samba rhythm as played in the Carnaval parades of Rio de Janeiro. Participants will learn calls and responses, breaks and vocabulary - all the mechanics of a Samba Bateria (ensemble of drummers).
Instruments are provided! Please note that this is a performance group. You must be committed to learning the material with a collective goal of sharing the music in the community as frequently as schedules allow.
Event Details
WHEN: 6 Wednesdays | June 18 - July 23 | 6:30-8:00 pm
WHERE: Waldorf Lower School (June) + Fish Creek Marina Pavilion (July)
FACILITATOR: Colin Eletto
COST + REGISTER: $125 | Email Colin to register!