Unidos de Aotearoa
Brazilian Samba School
in New Zealand
Weekly ensaio/rehearsal
Tues 7–8.30 pm
Circability
Auckland CBD
Meet our team
Introducing Miguel, Rob, Felipe, Gabi, Leandro and Josie,
accomplished samba artists who are highly skilled at
teaching newcomers the basics and extending the abilities of experienced
drummers, musicians and dancers.
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They work together to develop and nurture the ability and talent of
every member of Unidos de Aotearoa.
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Click on each photo to find out more!
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Introducing...
Miguel
Our founder and cavaquinho-playing Carioca, Miguel, is a professional musician who also heads
Copacabana Beat and Samba dos Amigos.
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Rob
Rob has been studying, playing and teaching samba in London,
Rio de Janeiro, mainland Europe and Aotearoa New Zealand since 2001.
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Felipe
Born in São Paulo, Felipe inherited his love for samba and carnaval from his grandfather, who was a respected samba songwriter in the 80s.
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Gabi
Gabi, born and raised in Brazil, is a dancer, choreographer and instructor. In 2016, she established Samba Passion, a school that teaches dance and changes lives.
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Leandro
Raised in Encantado, Rio de Janiero, Leandro joined the Brazilian music scene in NZ in 2021 and founded Zirigidum to bring ‘roda de samba’ to Aotearoa.
Josie
Josie, originally from Buenos Aires, is a dancer, instructor, graphic designer, mum and choreographer for the Brazilian Divas. Dancing is her happy place!
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