Celebrate world cultures with an explosion of color and movement! Energetic Afro-Diasporic performances and lessons: salsa, mambo, bachata, samba! Mermaid performer can read a story at children's parties or swim at teen/adult pool parties! We have a variety of modesty levels, genres, and packages available to fit your needs. Our schedule fills up quickly so book early!
The 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!
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So happy we were able to bring extra joy to your special day!!! Would love any photos you have 🥰
They were engaging and entertaining. Very happy we hired them.
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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.
Amara 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!
Amara 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.
Price Range: $75-$1000
Gig Length: 5 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
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!
| August 13, 2021 • 10:00pm - 10:45pm | Wedding Reception |
| July 06, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Birthday Party |
| November 16, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Fundraiser |
| October 09, 2018 • 12:30pm - 12:45pm | Campus Event |
| June 29, 2018 • 9:00pm - 9:45pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
| April 21, 2018 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Birthday Party |
| Charis | Dancer, Instructor, Choreographer |
| Samantha | Dancer |
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
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