Samba Belly Dance

I went to the Vitality Show in Earl's Court and there was a workshop and demonstration of Samba Bellydancing.

The teacher (Melissa, in green) combined some very basic bellydancing moves with a few samba style steps.  There was a great sword dance in the demonstration afterwards.

Melissa organises classes and taster sessions in London and details can be found on her website

www.melissabellydance.com/about.php

Brazilian Clubs

Country: Brazil
Cost: depends on the evening you go
Location: Holborn (Guanabara) Old Street (Favela Chic)

No photos from these but I'm sure I'll be back at some point and will write more when I do.

1) Guanabara
www.guanabara.co.uk
Have lots of different events/themes, for example Zumba classes on Tuesdays. I've been twice, once for a free Samba class (I was pretty terrible) and once for Brazilian guy's birthday.  Check the website, but I think it's generally free entry before 9pm.

2) Favela Chic
www.favelachic.com/london
Only been here once, but I really like the venue, not at all like an identikit West End place. I think it's generally about £5 before 11pm but it does depend on individual events