Brisbane Samba Classes
Dates: October 21 - December 9, 2026
Time: Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 6:20pm
Registration closes: November 11, 2026
Brisbane Samba Classes
Dates: October 21 - December 9, 2026
Time: Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration closes: November 11, 2026
Brisbane Samba Classes
Dates: October 21 - December 9, 2026
Time: Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 8pm
Registration closes: November 11, 2026
Our Brisbane Samba lessons are held at Elements Collective, 17 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley with our amazing instructors who have years of experience, expertly trained by Mishel Finlayson!
Our studio is an inclusive space where women can come together to learn, connect and celebrate the joy of Samba. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a newcomer to the world of dance, everyone is welcome and no partner or experience is required.
If you're looking to spice up your fitness routine, explore a new cultural experience or simply get out of your head and into your body, our Brisbane studio is the perfect place to have fun! Come and join us as we celebrate the joy of Samba! Please note: Classes are for WOMEN ONLY. No partner required. We do not offer casual classes. Our courses are 8-weeks in duration, with online lessons included if you can't make a studio class. No transfers or refunds.
Hi Mishel, I just wanted to say thank you for last nights beginner class. I had the best time ! Such a positive happy environment all the girls were so lovely and welcoming.
I absolutely LOVED my first round-beginner. You beautiful ladies challenged me in ways I wasn't even expecting!! I signed up for another round immediately
Thank you for being my Tuesday night bliss and challenge
I spent the last 15 years traveling back and forth to Rio de Janeiro. I fell in love with Rio because it's the city of Samba, and Samba for me is the essence of life. It's drumming, it’s sensuality, it's music, rhythm, movement, femininity. And the very first time that I heard the Brazilian batucada drums, I felt like my whole body was just alive and on fire. I felt like I needed to move and that I could express myself through this dance, in this movement.
So I arrived in Rio, I couldn't speak any Portuguese, I didn't know anyone there and I just went in search of Samba schools and teachers. I've spent the last 15 years going back and forth, learning the language, training with the Queens of the Carnival; really trying to understand how a Brazilian moves. Then transferring that movement into my body, because my body is quite different. And I find with my students everyone has a different body shape, everyone has different dance experience, if any.
People have different levels of fitness, so it's really wonderful to have that technique of teaching that I can transfer my knowledge, my experience and my passion for Samba across to my students and really see them blossom and transform. Samba is this beautiful dance style that is perfect for any woman, because it helps her to connect with her body. It helps her to connect with her femininity, and it really makes you feel proud and confident of being a woman. I think for me that's why I love teaching so much because I can inspire students to really discover who they are and to love themselves for who they are.
