Dance Classes for The 2026 Humboldt Samba Parade with Maria Vanderhorst

Samba do Mar Humboldt and Samba da Alegria invite you to participate in the 40th Anniversary Humboldt Samba Parade at North Country Fair on Sunday, Sept 20, 2026 (call noon, parade 1pm on Arcata Plaza; dress rehearsal Sept 19). Weekly dance classes with Maria Vanderhorst explore Samba no Pé (Samba on the foot) from Rio de Janeiro as practiced in Escolas de Samba. Classes focus on history and cultural significance, technique/style/musicality dancing to live percussion, parade choreography, performance training/confidence and community building. Thursdays 5:30-7:00 PM: July 9-Aug 6 at Redwood Raks Collective, 824 L St #16, Arcata; Aug 13-Sept 17 at McKinleyville Activity Center, 1705 Gwin Rd, McKinleyville. All levels welcome; dancers must attend at least 6 classes to participate. 2026 parade theme: Deep Roots, Wild Spirit. Parade registration/costume order deadline