"Without doubt the best way to keep fit in Bristol ! Claudia is patient with beginners, the music is infectious and you cannot help to love the classes. They are fun, energetic and inspiring!" Jhoanna Godfrey

Claudia's classes are fun and high energy so brilliant for getting fit, but what I love most about them is that she makes sure you're really learning how to dance the samba way... It's so much more than an exercise class! :) Sophina Jagot

‘Learning to dance Samba Reggae and Samba Rio with Claudia has changed my life for the better; I feel much happier in body and mind and have more confidence. I used to suffer with back and neck pain but since doing Samba I no longer have this problem and generally feel much healthier and stronger. Taking part in performances has been an amazing experience and I have really enjoyed meeting the other dancers. Claudia is a very inspirational teacher and I am improving as a dancer week to week with her expert teaching.  I am so glad I discovered her classes!’  Jenny Rilley

"Claudia is quite simply a fantastic dance teacher. She creates a fun and friendly atmosphere in class, and passes on her love of music to her students. Claudia has high standards and relishes improvement! But this is always achieved through support and never through pressure. She breaks down complicated movements into understandable parts and educates us on the process of becoming a dancer. To be in a class with Claudia is to be a inspired by her beautiful moves and to be pushed to try to replicate them. It is to delve into music and to understand how to express the emotion you feel through dance. Join one of her classes- you will not regret it. I can't recommend her enough!"

Gnisha Bevan

 

Claudia is an experienced and inspiring teacher, with a passion for samba and a talent for choreographing routines.  Her classes are always enjoyable: physically, because samba is a sensuous and fun style of dance as well as providing a good workout, and the music we dance to is great too.  Claudia's classes are friendly (teacher and students), and although there can be a lot of hard practice to master the more difficult moves, the atmosphere is never too 'serious'.  Pascale Canning

 

"Claudias Samba dance classes  are  the best form of exercise, I love coming to my Samba classes every week, it's much better than the gym! The music makes you feel uplifted and the dance moves make you feel energised! I used to suffer with lower back pain after having three children but since starting samba the back pain has gone! I would recommend Samba classes to anyone who enjoys dancing, wants to get fit and toned  and for anyone wanting to have some fun."  Adele Lippiat

 

"Claudia breaks down her routines into manageable steps, and gives lots of helpful technical advice, so we know exactly how we are doing. Her lessons prepare us to dance with the Bristol Samba drummers with confidence, which is an amazing feeling! Dancing with Claudia is the best part of my week!" Katie goldsmith

 

"Claudia is a rare teacher who brings so much more than samba dancing to her class. She has a unique teaching style which in turn creates a growing confidence and greater pleasure in each class. Her technical expertise as well as her encouragement of her students are excellent. Her method of teaching is very inspiring and she teaches you to appreciate the music and what it's telling you to feel and move. I always have fun and feel good about myself during and after her classes".

Jim Kamara (2007 to date)

"I have been dancing with Claudia for five years and never want to stop. Her knowledge of Samba moves and the music are inspiriing, the classes are fun, and it's a great work out. Samba is so uplifting, I always feel better after a class. Claudia breaks new routines down so they are easy to learn,  and  teaches technique to improve the dancing of people who have been in her classes for a long time, so you never get bored or feel left out. I would recommend her classes to everyone!" Kate Gascoyne

  “I have been going to Claudia's afro samba classes for over 4 years now and would really recommend it to anyone who likes dancing to great Brazilian music and wants to work out in a fun way. The classes are full of energy and fun, Claudia is a very inspiring teacher, always introducing new material and creating great dance routines which are challenging yet accessible to anyone who wants to try. I love it! “
 Sean Chantal