# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Humboldt Samba Parade Dance Classes with Maria
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Samba do Mar Humboldt and Samba da Alegria invite you to participate in the 40th ANNIVERSARY of The Humboldt Samba Parade at the North Country Fair! 

This year, parade dancers will explore the beautiful Samba no Pé (Samba on the foot) style from Rio de Janeiro which is widely practiced in the Escolas de Samba (Samba Schools). In class, we will focus on the following:

* Learning the history and cultural significance of Samba no Pé 
* Practicing technique, style and musicality (including dancing to live percussion)
* Learning the parade choreography
* Performance training including building confidence
* Community building through dance


When 📅: Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:00 PM, July 9 - September 17

Where 📍: 
July 9 - August 6: Redwood Raks Collective World Dance Studio, 824 L Street #16, Arcata
August 13 - September 17: McKinleyville Activity Center, 1705 Gwin Road, McKinleyville

Who 👥: Adults and Teens. All levels of experience are welcome! You do not need to be in the parade to attend class.

How Much 💵: $17 per class OR $150 for the whole class series. FREE class on July 9.
* Need-based work-trade and scholarships available! E-mail sambadomarhumboldt@gmail.com for class work-trade or scholarship application

Save your wait time in line by pre-registering online: https://form.jotform.com/mariadvanderhorst/2026-parade-dance-classes-form

Pre-registration is not required. Sign up at your first class.

Class Info Contact 📧: sambadomarhumboldt@gmail.com

Attire 👕:
Leggings, yoga pants, dance leggings or shorts plus a tank top or shirt that you can comfortably dance in. We will sweat a lot.
Barefoot or dance sneakers 

*** ADDITIONAL PARADE INFORMATION***

The parade registration and costume order deadline was July 24 and is now closed. Please try again next year. If you would like to volunteer to carry water in the parade, please send an email to sambadomarhumboldt@gmail.com

Parade Date: Sunday, September 20th

Parade Location: North Country Fair on the Arcata Plaza

2026 Parade Theme: Deep Roots, Wild Spirit -  Honoring four decades of the Humboldt Samba Parade and the rich history of Brazilian Samba. This milestone year celebrates the interconnectedness of everyone who has performed in the parade over the years, bound by an untamed love for Samba’s powerful rhythms and dance, as well as honoring Humboldt’s beautiful wilderness. 
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Instructor Bio:
Maria Vandehorst took her first Samba no Pé and Afro-Brazilian Dance classes in 2000 and has been hooked ever since. She has studied in both Brazil and the U.S. with Brazilian Dance teachers including Dandha da Hora, Tania Santiago, Rosangela Silvestre, Mayome Masai, Ana Laidley, Márcio Dellawegah, Alessandra Jansen, Emilce Parga, Weslei Guimaraes, Danielle Lima and Janete Silva Aide. Currently, she trains with Alex Coutinho, Director of Passistas for Rio de Janeiro's Escola de Samba (Samba School) Paraíso do Tuiuti and the creator of the worldwide Poderosas do Samba Project. During Carnaval 2026, Maria paraded at Rio de Janeiro's Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí as an international passista for the Serie Ouro Samba School União do Parque Acari. She is currently the Artistic Director for Samba do Mar Humboldt and has directed the dance sections for the Humboldt Samba Parade at The North Country Fair for 10 years. She was formerly the Co-Director of Samba na Chuva Brazilian Dance Performance Troupe for 15 years. Maria has been a guest teacher at Pacific Union Elementary School, Cal Poly Humboldt and University of California Riverside.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/2026-humboldt-samba-parade-dance-classes-with-maria/200030657634618
- **Event Categories**: parades, workshops, health-wellness, art, yoga
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Arcata
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Redwood Raks Collective
- **lat**: 40.86919
- **long**: -124.09098
- **full address**: Redwood Raks Collective, 824 L St, Arcata, CA 95521-5766, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Humboldt Samba Parade Dance Classes with Maria being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Humboldt Samba Parade Dance Classes with Maria takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Redwood Raks Collective, 824 L St, Arcata, CA 95521-5766, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Humboldt Samba Parade Dance Classes with Maria?
  - **A:** 2026 Humboldt Samba Parade Dance Classes with Maria is organized by Samba do Mar Humboldt.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Humboldt Samba Parade Dance Classes with Maria is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Arcata, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Humboldt Samba Parade Dance Classes with Maria sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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