Dance Classes for The 2026 Humboldt Samba Parade with Maria Vanderhorst

Samba do Mar Humboldt and Samba da Alegria invite you to the 40th Anniversary Humboldt Samba Parade dance classes with Maria Vanderhorst — Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm. Explore Rio's Samba no Pé (Samba on the foot) from the Escolas de Samba: history and cultural significance, technique, style and musicality dancing to live percussion, parade choreography, performance confidence and community building. July 9-Aug 6 at Redwood Raks Collective, 824 L St #16, Arcata; Aug 13-Sep 17 at McKinleyville Activity Center, 1705 Gwin Rd, McKinleyville. All levels welcome; must attend at least 6 classes to participate in the parade Sept 20 at North Country Fair on the Arcata Plaza (dress rehearsal Sept 19). Led by Artistic Director Maria Vanderhorst, directed parade dance sections for 10 years and paraded as international passista at Rio's Sambódromo in 2026.