Passista Program

Train Like in Brazil

The Passista Program is a high-level training experience designed for dancers who are ready to take their samba to the next level.

This is where you move beyond foundation and step into the discipline, energy, and intensity of how samba is trained in Brazil.

It’s not about learning choreography.
It’s about building the strength, stamina, and presence required to fully embody the dance.

A Different Kind of Training

This program is inspired by the way passistas train in Brazil—through repetition, conditioning, musical immersion, and real-time experience with the dance.

You’ll train through:

• Body conditioning to support strength and endurance

• Samba in heels to develop control, balance, and performance quality

• Outdoor training to build stamina and adaptability

• Moments with live bateria, connecting you directly to the rhythm and energy of samba

This is where the dance becomes alive in your body.

Schedule & Location

Tuesdays · 7:00–9:00 PM
April 28 – July 7

Phase 1 (In-Studio):
April 28 – May 26
180 Shaw Street (SASS)

Phase 2 (Outdoor Training):
June 2 – July 7
Earlscourt Park

Program Structure

Each session is a 2-hour training experience:

Body Conditioning (30 minutes)

Led by Liz Cardoso, focusing on:

• Core stability and strength

• Mobility and alignment

• Injury prevention

• Building the physical capacity required for samba

Samba Training (90 minutes)

Led by Adrianna Yanuziello and Dance Migration instructors, focusing on:

• Samba base, control, and precision

• Posture and alignment

• Musicality and rhythm

• Arm coordination and body integration

• Drills, repetition, and combinations

• Performance quality and expression

This is a progressive training environment where consistency and discipline lead to real growth.

Training Environment

The program begins in-studio, where we build a strong technical foundation.

In June, training moves outdoors to Earlscourt Park, where dancers develop:

• Endurance and stamina

• Presence in an open environment

• Connection to the energy of samba beyond the studio

Who This Is For

This program is for dancers who:

• Have completed foundation-level training (or equivalent)

• Are ready to be challenged physically and artistically

• Want to train consistently and with intention

• Are ready to level up their samba

Performance Stream

The parade performance portion of the program is currently sold out.

Drop-In Training

We are opening a limited number of drop-in spots for dancers who want to experience this level of training.

Each drop-in includes the full 2-hour session.

Drop-In Rate: $55

Drop-ins are best suited for experienced dancers who are comfortable stepping into an ongoing training environment.

Our Approach

At Dance Migration, we don’t just teach steps—we teach how the body works.

The Passista Program reflects our commitment to:

• Cultural respect and understanding

• Intelligent, body-aware training

• Discipline as a pathway to freedom

• Building dancers who are both strong and expressive

Registration & Pricing

Full Program

$444
11 weeks · 2-hour sessions

Drop-In Training

$55 per class
Limited availability