Brazilian Dance in Saint Louis
We can accommodate all modesty preferences!
Mermaid Amara is available for reading stories and posing with event guests!
Salsa, mambo, bachata, and merengue are super fun lesson-parties with us!
Kids LOVE to dance with us at outdoor festival events!
Energetic Afro-Diasporic dance and mermaid performances! Dancers can add a burst of salsa, mambo, bachata, samba, or modern to your event! Our mermaid performers can read a story at children's parties or swim at teen/adult pool parties. We have a variety of genres and packages available to fit your needs. Our schedule fills up quickly so book early!
6 reviews
Ilona S.
August 15, 2021The best surprise and part of our wedding overall!!! So much fun, so much energy, so professional! Do not hesitate to book Amara Arts Project for your event!
Hired as: Brazilian Entertainment, Samba Dancer
Amara Arts
So happy we were able to bring extra joy to your special day!!! Would love any photos you have 🥰
Kalyne C.
July 8, 2019She is amazing. Everyone loved it.
Hired as: Samba Dancer
Kippin S.
November 17, 2018They were engaging and entertaining. Very happy we hired them.
Hired as: Salsa Dancer
Amara Arts
Thank you so much! I did not realize until we were leaving but my brother and sister both graduated from the school for which you were fundraising! It was an absolute pleasure. Feel free to send us any pictures or video from the event, we would really love to have them.
Aileen P.
October 10, 2018Amara Arts Project is absolutely fantastic! Not only her dancing was flawless but she interacted with audience members of all ages! She was energetic, vibrant and made the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine one no one will forget! I highly recommend Amara Arts Project for you future event. She is professional and goes the extra-mile to meet your expectations! Thank you so much!
Hired as: Salsa Dancer
Dee
July 2, 2018Amara did an amazing job . They were very personable and really knew how to engage the guest. The lesson was taught in stages which made learning fun and interesting.It was an absolutely fabulous time and a wonderful way to end the evening.
Hired as: Salsa Dancer, Samba Dancer
Price range: $75-$1000
Languages: English
Gig length: 5 - 180 minutes
An explosion of color and sound in motion! Samba is the embodiment of joy, creativity, and triumph through life's trials - we strive to share this with every audience we meet.
Amara Arts Project was created in 2018 by Charis Railey as a casual group of friends to provide samba entertainment to the Saint Louis area. It has since grown into a performance, training, and education company presenting many Afro-Diasporic arts to communities in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. Director Charis Railey, MFA has performed salsa, hip hop, modern, Dunham Technique, and (of course) samba in various productions for the past eight years in the Saint Louis area. The company creates shows which both entertain and teach audiences about the many beautiful cultures of the African Diaspora.
Let us know what speaker and dance floor options are available! We are adaptable, but we do have some needs (such as dressing rooms of you want the carnaval costumes) so we will need to communicate a bit to arrange everything!
We look to Viver Brasil ((link hidden)) as a philosophical model. We love their authenticity and dedication to sharing the strength and beauty of Afro-Brazilian culture with their community.
We are inspired by the gorgeous samba goddesses of Brazilian Fantasy ((link hidden)) and their unwavering commitment to displaying Rio-style samba respectfully and with poise and grace.
Both companies are comprised of beautiful dancers who are musicians, scholars, and historians. They are all dedicated to spreading understanding and respect for their art.
Private dressing room near the performance area
Dance floor or clear space at least 10 square feet
Mermaid Entertainment