Salsa Z is teaming up with Miamibloco for our first-ever Samba Z, giving you the confidence you need to step into samba. This is not a wedding hora loca; this is underground samba. Instructor Michelle Hübel of Miamibloco will teach you the basics of samba no pé, the dance you might recognize from Rio’s Carnaval. As with salsa music, samba is a whole universe. Our class focuses on footwork and lower-body movements so you can dance with us all night. After class, you can put your new moves to the test for Salsa vs. Samba with Salsa Z’s Safe Stadick and vinyl selector Marcello Bentine. They’ll warm you up for live performances by Sessa and Leo Middea. CLASS TIME + PERFORMANCE LINE UP Stage 7:00 - 8:00pm: Marcello Bentine 8:00 - 9:00pm: Samba Class (Led by Miamibloco Instructor — Introduced by Salsa Z) 9:00 - 10:00pm: Marcello B2B Safe Stadick (Salsa vs. Samba — In the Disco) 10 - 10:30pm: Concert Begins ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Michelle Hübel is a professional dancer, passista and samba educator whose work brings together technique, culture and joy. With training in ballet, jazz, hip hop, West African, Polynesian and Afro-Brazilian dance styles, she has studied with leading artists like Alex Coutinho, Tainah Damasceno and Carlinhos Salgueiro. She currently leads Miamibloco’s samba dance program and teaches across South Florida. ABOUT MIAMIBLOCO Miamibloco is a samba culture social club and nonprofit built to create belonging through percussion, dance and community. Through performances and classes, Miamibloco makes space for Miami’s many communities to learn, move and celebrate together. Their first-ever Samba Z will help you learn the basics and get your body ready for the next time you meet Miamibloco’s Bateria Saideira, its human-powered percussion sound system. This one is for the rhythm-chasers and Brazilian music lovers. ABOUT SALSA Z Salsa Z is a local salsa collective that hosts monthly events at ZeyZey. Designed for Gen Z but open to all ages, Salsa Z teaches new dancers to connect with the music and dances that tell the stories of the Caribbean. A typical Salsa Z night includes a beginner-friendly dance class, all-vinyl DJ sets and live performances by local and international artists. Newsletter Subscriber Tickets: *MUST FOLLOW OUR SHOTGUN PAGE, SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER & PUSH NOTIFICATIONS.* FREE! / Reduced Ticket Pricing to select shows! To receive subscriber perks you must - Download the Shotgun App - follow our Shotgun Page (click "follow" button on our Shotgun Homepage) - Subscribe to our Newsletter (https://zeyzeymiami.com - signup on bottom of page) - Subscribe to push notifications (prompted with Newsletter sign up) Follow our social media page for promo codes and additional perks released in 'Stories'! PARKING: Ride shares are encouraged. Limited, free public parking available across from ZeyZey main entrance (61th Street and 4th Ave) Book your next event! email: zeyzey@grassfedculture.com Visit https://zeyzeymiami.com for monthly lineup and more information. ________________________________________________________________________ Please be advised that photos and videos will be taken at the event for all ZeyZey marketing platforms. By entering this event, you consent to ZeyZey's photos and videos and to the venue using your image and likeness. Events at ZeyZey may contain flashing lights and strobe effects which can effect photosensitive individuals.