Graduate from a Brazilian dance school Jaime Arôxa. I have 20 years of dance experience. I love my job.

I have been taking samba de gafieira classes with Ana for the past 3 years. Ana is extremely talented and knowledgeable either as a leader and as a follower. She is a master of many dance styles. Organised and precise, each class and term is tailored to get the best out of her students. Her dedication and patience creates discipline and a beautiful atmosphere during classes. I would definetly recommend Ana as a teacher. Amaysing dancer and lovely person.

Ana is an incredible instructor. Either for beginners to dance, or those wanting to learn other dance styles. Ana is the best!

Alana

Ana is fantastic, her love for dancing shines through and she’s very patient in her teaching. She’ll get you dancing in no time!

Alana

Ana is fantastic, her love for dancing shines through and she’s very patient in her teaching. She’ll get you dancing in no time!

Karen

I have had lessons with Ana in both a group and private setting. She has choreographed 2 samba de gafieira presentations I have done over the past 3 years.

To be a great dancer is one thing, but to be a GREAT teacher is an entirely different ball game altogether, and Ana is most definitely one of few professionals in her field who i can confidently say deserves to be recognised for her incredible mastery of both disciplines.

Her passion and dedication to her students is unparalleled, and as a teacher myself, i admire the manner in which she conducts her lessons, the organisation, lesson progression and thought assigned and tailored to each students’ needs and goals. Her work ethic and passion are nothing short of admirable and shine through all she does.

She is patient, pragmatic, determined to help you reach your full potential, yet rigorous when required, whilst never allowing you to forget that dance is about having fun, no matter what.

As a repeat client, i cannot recommend Ana more!

Karen

I have had lessons with Ana in both a group and private setting. She has choreographed 2 samba de gafieira presentations I have done over the past 3 years.

To be a great dancer is one thing, but to be a GREAT teacher is an entirely different ball game altogether, and Ana is most definitely one of few professionals in her field who i can confidently say deserves to be recognised for her incredible mastery of both disciplines.

Her passion and dedication to her students is unparalleled, and as a teacher myself, i admire the manner in which she conducts her lessons, the organisation, lesson progression and thought assigned and tailored to each students’ needs and goals. Her work ethic and passion are nothing short of admirable and shine through all she does.

She is patient, pragmatic, determined to help you reach your full potential, yet rigorous when required, whilst never allowing you to forget that dance is about having fun, no matter what.

As a repeat client, i cannot recommend Ana more!

Ana's friendly and patient approach during private dancing sessions was both encouraging and fun. Over the course of our ongoing private sessions Ana was able to reinforce the basics, and not only teach many different steps or sequences, but also how to understand the lead behind the steps which slowly helped to build confidence in my ability to dance Samba de Gafiera. I highly recommend Ana's teaching style for anyone who wants to understand how to dance, and not simply memorise many new steps!

Ana is an amazing dance teacher! Very sensitive and experienced, she knows how to adapt her methodology to each student, respecting individual differences. Ana's classes are progressive, and at the end of each term, you get impressed to see how much you have developed your skills. Ana and all the dance crew have changed my life for the better and I couldn't be happier.

Ariane

Ana is an amazing, very professional, talented, dedicated and passionate Samba de Gafieria and Forró dance teacher. Her classes have a great structure, build on previous experience and are so much fun! I highly recommend her classes!

Ariane

Ana is an amazing, very professional, talented, dedicated and passionate Samba de Gafieria and Forró dance teacher. Her classes have a great structure, build on previous experience and are so much fun! I highly recommend her classes!

Ana is one of the best teachers I have had classes from. She puts herself 100% on what she does, super thoughtful on the prep/planning of the classes and also makes sure everyone understands/learns the steps she is teaching. She is very patient and takes the time to connect with you to give you tips on how to improve.

Ana has been teaching me dancing for 4 years. She's a natural teacher, patient, firm and incredibly talented. We've done a number of flash mobs with our dance group and she has been instrumental in creating a close community in our group. Highly recommend, my dancing has improved more than I thought possible.

Diogo

Ana has deep knowledge about dance, with long experience and she has very clear instruction skills.
She is patient enough to teach beginners and confident enough to teach more experienced dancers.
I highly recommend

Diogo

Ana has deep knowledge about dance, with long experience and she has very clear instruction skills.
She is patient enough to teach beginners and confident enough to teach more experienced dancers.
I highly recommend

Fran

Ana is an amazing dance teacher. She is not just a very good dancer, who has a lot to offer, she is also a fabulous teacher with lots of patience and dedication for her students. Ana is also a wonderful soul and vibrant energy to want to be around, I highly recommend her.

Fran

Ana is an amazing dance teacher. She is not just a very good dancer, who has a lot to offer, she is also a fabulous teacher with lots of patience and dedication for her students. Ana is also a wonderful soul and vibrant energy to want to be around, I highly recommend her.

I cannot recommend Ana highly enough. Ana has all it takes to make an excellent dance instructor. You will always walk away with a smile on your face and a glow in your heart.

Ana is an amazing teacher. So dedicated and humble and always doing the best she can, to help the students. I took lessons with Ana and I improved a lot my skills. If you are looking for a great professional, she is the one!

Ana is awesome!! She is really patient and her methodology is amazing!

Our classes have always been full of learnings and laughs !

I highly recommend and she adapts the classes to all levels !!!

Ana has a full understanding of Samba de Gafieira as teacher, dancer, performer and choreographer as I have never seem before. She teaches with passion and precision! Her classes are at the same time fun, surprising and challenging and she is always supportive and encouraging. She can teach, lead and make all steps female ou male with perfection and displays all cultural elements as she is an authentic girl from Rio. Her classes are complete giving students a full aprreciation of this art and cultural form. Thank you Ana for your incredible talent, teaching capacity, passion and dedication! Lucky us to have you here! I have been learning Samba de Gafieira in Australia for over 10 years and I can say that Ana has been the most authentic teacher we ever had here for this style of dance.

Juliana Areias - Brazilian Jazz Singer -composer and performer - www.julianaareias.com

Julio

Ana is a great teacher, she has a passion for dance, she can teach you in an easy and incredible way, she shows you every step and teaches you how to do it, she is really a person who was born with the gift of dance, I feel very happy for having the opportunity to take classes with her.

Julio

Ana is a great teacher, she has a passion for dance, she can teach you in an easy and incredible way, she shows you every step and teaches you how to do it, she is really a person who was born with the gift of dance, I feel very happy for having the opportunity to take classes with her.

Patrícia

Ana is very passionate about dancing, she is a lovely, kind teacher. I met her few years ago when I started learning "Forro " a Brazilian type of dance. She also teaches Samba de Gafieira.
She will not only show you the details of the steps of the dance but correct you and make you understand how to move your body according to the rhythm.
Dancing can be very tricky and you need a teacher with patience and a profound understanding of types of music and dance to show you the best way to learn. Ana has all that as a teacher and a wonderful performer. I strongly recommend her if you want learn how to dance with confidence and passion!

Patrícia

Ana is very passionate about dancing, she is a lovely, kind teacher. I met her few years ago when I started learning "Forro " a Brazilian type of dance. She also teaches Samba de Gafieira.
She will not only show you the details of the steps of the dance but correct you and make you understand how to move your body according to the rhythm.
Dancing can be very tricky and you need a teacher with patience and a profound understanding of types of music and dance to show you the best way to learn. Ana has all that as a teacher and a wonderful performer. I strongly recommend her if you want learn how to dance with confidence and passion!