Ch33tah dance (samba)

Woodside, NY

$250 and up

Travels up to 10 miles

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Overview

I bring energetic authentic samba dance entertainment, live instrumentation, and crowd engagement for 15 minute shows for those who REALLY love samba no pé!

My performance has a strong dance presentation that comes from over thirteen years of studying and living in Brazil, as well as being a passista (school's samba dancer) for some of the most prominent schools in Rio de Janeiro & São Paulo.
I offer a genuine CARNAVAL experience and I dress the part!

I also belong to the LGBTQAI+ community! Representation is a MUST!


Reviews

2 reviews

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Dina B.

August 27, 2024

Exquisite and unique dancer

Watching Cheetah is mesmerizing. A graceful, strong dancer versed in many dance forms. We especially love the samba, as Cheetah is an improvisation master with impeccable musicality. An entertainer extraordinaire!

Hired as: Samba Dancer

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Ch33tah dance (samba)

Dina, artistic director, thank u.u so much for your review as well as the opportunities to work together with samba in San Diego! <3


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Ines O.

August 23, 2024

Seasoned and captivating samba dancer.

Ch33tah is an incredibly talented artist who knows their craft and performs it beautifully! The energy Ch33tah exudes while samba dancing is powerful, inspiring, and so fun to watch!

Hired as: Samba Dancer

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Ch33tah dance (samba)

Thank u.u so much, Ines. Eye love u.u

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Booking information

Price range: $250 and up

Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Gig length: 5 - 15 minutes

What to expect

4-5 songs performed in which there is an intro and slow song with the following songs increasing in energy to a peak, leaving off to crowd interaction!
Songs will vary in samba style fusing Brazilian funk, some samba afro & samba reggae to maintain crowd interest.

I will be wearing show/sambista/passista clothing and or a carnival costume for the entire show. Usually includes feathers as a back and/or headpiece, depending on costume.

In addition to my entertainment I offer live Brazilian tamborim playing (a pertinent percussive instrument in Brazilian samba), as well as fuse Brazilian funk, some samba afro & samba reggae.

About

Original to the City of Angels. Have lived and traveled the world, but specifically attracted to South America. Lived on and off in Brazil since 2013. Love Brazilian funk and samba, and reggaeton!
Dancing has been apart of my life since childhood. Caribbean, Latin, and indigenous descent!
Paraded in Brazilian carnival about 4-5 times, and participated in special group and A-listed schools and did passista show work in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Some of the schools include: Salguiero; Beija-Flor; São Clemente; Rocinha; Império da Tijuca; Inocentes de Belford Roxo and last but never least Pérola Negra.
Currently and always training samba no pé and studying the depth of the culture.
Offer private classes, occasionally teach group classes, and do performances and workshops.

Additional booking notes

Sound technician will always get the cues before stage time i.e. when to start the music, song order, volume, etc.
I will bring the music on a flashdrive, and/or can email to the appropriate party in advance.
No cords or wires in performance area to ensure safety and health.
Secure children and pets, to ensure no disruptions that could lead to physical harm from dance movements.

Set list

Luzes da Sapucaí - Dudu Nobre
Banho de Folhas - Xande de Pilares
Aquarela do Brasil - Alexandre Pires
As Áfricas que a Bahia Canta - G.R.E.S.E.P. Mangueira
Vem Meu Amor - Olodum

Influences and inspiration

Living and experiencing Brazilian carnival as a spectator, performer, and samba dancer since 2016.
Performing and dancing with samba companies such as Raiz Brazil of Los Angeles, Energia Entertainment of San Diego, Samba Club NYC, and many others.

Setup requirements

none, assuming client will have a speaker, which is the most I would need.

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