Latin Dance MN presents Aurora do Samba on July 19

Aurora do Samba — When the Afro-Brazilian ancestral beat awakens the resilience and meets the magical Northern Lights. This performance is a two-hour dance and music production that celebrates the origins and evolution of samba — Brazil’s most iconic cultural expression.

• Date: Sunday, July 19

• Time: Doors at 3 p.m. / Showtime from 4 - 6 p.m.

• Location: The Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Avenue, 55454

• Tickets available to purchase

• Minneapolis residents can contact latindancemn@gmail.com to request free tickets to the show (subject to availability)

About the show:
This is a standing show with an open floor. To request seating or other access accommodations, please contact the venue.

From the African drums to the dazzling colors of the Aurora Borealis, Aurora do Samba takes the audience on a vibrant journey through the history of samba — from sacred Afro-Brazilian ancestry and the rhythm of capoeira to the joyful spirit of the Samba Passista and Samba de Malandro to the elegance of Samba de Gafieira.

Blending live music, storytelling, and dynamic choreography, the show reveals how samba was born from resilience, transformed into art, and continues to inspire and connect people around the world. The production transports audiences on a vivid passage between the warmth of Brazil and the wonder of the northern sky.