Question 1

Where do the weekly rehearsals take place?

Accepted Answer

Weekly rehearsal sessions run on Tuesdays from 7 to 8.30 pm at Circability in Auckland CBD, in Victoria Park.

Question 2

Do they teach samba for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There is a Samba Beats beginners course available, designed for people starting out.

Question 3

Is the focus mainly on drumming, dancing, or both?

Accepted Answer

Unidos de Aotearoa trains as a bateria drum ensemble to support singers, musicians and dancers in samba drumming performances.

Question 4

What kind of performances do they do?

Accepted Answer

They support static and parade drumming performances that bring samba sounds to events, carnivals and festivals.

Question 5

Who is the group for?

Accepted Answer

They aim to unite Brazilians in New Zealand and local people who love the music, bringing people of all backgrounds together.

Question 6

Do they only perform locally in Auckland?

Accepted Answer

They create performances for people in Aotearoa to enjoy at events, carnivals and festivals around the country.

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