Samba Strength: Drills & Restore

Tuesdays | September 22 – December 8, 2026

7:45–9:00 PM
180 Shaw Street (SASS)

Early Bird:$330
Regular Rate:$355
12-Week Program

Your body is your instrument. The stronger, more mobile, and more resilient it becomes, the more freedom you'll discover in your dance.

Samba Strength: Drills & Restore is a unique training program created specifically for samba dancers who want to improve their performance while learning how to care for their bodies for years to come. Combining functional strength training, samba-specific conditioning, mobility work, and restorative movement, this course helps you build the physical foundation needed to dance with confidence, endurance, and ease.

Throughout the program, you'll develop greater strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, and body awareness while learning techniques that support recovery and injury prevention. Each class is designed to help you move more efficiently, train more intelligently, and create sustainable habits that enhance both your dancing and your overall well-being.

This course is led by two experienced professionals who bring complementary expertise to your training. Elizabeth Cardoso, a certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist, guides the conditioning and strength components of the class, while Paula Marin, who has over 25 years of experience as a Yoga and Pilates teacher, leads the restorative and mobility practices. Together, they offer a balanced approach that supports both performance and longevity.

Whether you're preparing for performances, looking to build greater confidence in your movement, or simply wanting to take better care of your body, this program will give you practical tools that you can carry into every class and every stage.

What You'll Explore

• Samba-specific conditioning and endurance

• Functional strength for dancers

• Mobility and flexibility training

• Core stability and balance

• Injury prevention strategies

• Restorative movement and recovery techniques

• Breathing and body awareness

• Sustainable practices for long-term physical health

Suitable for all levels of samba dancers.

Tuesday Training Bundle

Elevate your training with our Tuesday Training Bundle and enjoy preferred pricing when you register for both Tuesday programs.

Begin your evening with Technique & Transitions, where you'll strengthen the technical foundations of your samba through focused work on posture, balance, coordination, and movement quality. Then continue with Samba Strength: Drills & Restore, a complementary class designed to build strength, endurance, mobility, and recovery practices that support your body both in and beyond the studio.

Together, these two courses create a balanced training experience—helping you refine your technique while developing the physical resilience needed to dance with greater confidence, freedom, and longevity.

12-Week Bundle Pricing

• Early Bird: $624 (available until September 1)

• Regular Rate: $660

Save when you register for both Tuesday programs and experience the benefits of a complete, well-rounded training approach.