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# Drumroll please: Suffolk School of Samba to host introductory evening in Ipswich
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/drumroll-please-suffolk-school-of-samba-to-host-introductory-evening-in-ipswich/
- Published: 2024-09-20T04:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:35:11.000Z
- Description: Get ready to unleash your inner carnival spirit, Ipswich! The Suffolk School of Samba is inviting residents to an introductory evening to learn the basics of Samba.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Events & Things To Do, Dance, Drama, Theatre & Cinema, #article, Suffolk Samba, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** The [Suffolk School of Samba](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/suffolk-school-of-samba/) is rolling out the red carpet for newcomers, offering them a chance to dive into the vibrant world of Samba.

![Suffolk Samba at Aldeburgh Carnival in 2022](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1725189919-suffolk-samba-1.jpg)

Suffolk Samba at Aldeburgh Carnival in 2022 (Suffolk Samba)

**Key details:** The introductory evening, scheduled for Thursday, 17th October, aims to teach participants the samba fundamentals while fostering new community connections.

- When: Thursday, 17th October at 19:00-21:00
- Where: St Peters by the Waterfront, Ipswich
- Who: Open to anyone aged 16 and over

**What's on offer:**

- Basic drumming and dancing techniques
- Hand signals used to communicate musical changes
- Instruction on one of the group's performance pieces
- Opportunity to meet new people and try a new hobby

**No experience necessary:** Left your drumsticks in Rio? Never set foot on a dance floor? No worries! The school welcomes all levels, from "What's a samba?" to "I was born in a conga line."

**How to participate:** Interested individuals can email [admin@suffolksamba.com](mailto:admin@suffolksamba.com) for more information or to register.

**The bottom line:** Whether you're looking to spice up your social life, find a new workout routine, or just want to make some noise without annoying the neighbours, Samba might just be what you're looking for. There's only one way to find out.

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