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Pure Samba
- New York City, NY
- Samba Dancer
- Travels up to 3000 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
The most celebrated and sought after Brazilian Samba entertainment company on the East Coast. Based in NYC. An electrifying group of highly skilled and rehearsed Brazilian, Latin entertainers & more. Our Creative Director is known to customize choreographed shows for our many repeat corporate and private clients for fundraisers, brand launches, professional sport events and live broadcast. We have graced many stages and media; from New York Fashion Week, MetLife Stadium, Radio City Music Hall, Comedy Central, and A&E. Some of our many corporate clients include: Amazon, Budweiser, NBA Cleveland Cavaliers, NFL NY Giants, Citibank, Ikea, Comcast, Facebook, & United Airlines. REVEL IN ENERGY!
37 Reviews
Very professional from start to finish. And great entertainment and interaction with the crowd.
Corporate Entertainment, Cuban Entertainment, Salsa Dancer
Response from Pure Samba:
Obrigada Luanne! It was such a pleasure to be part of your holiday celebration. It was a delight from the start to performance. Thank you for choosing Pure Samba. Big Kiss and hugs.
I had hired Pure Samba (2 samba dancers) for my engagement party as a surprise for my Brazilian husband. They really wowed us and our guests so much that we knew we had to have hired them again for our wedding. They bring so much life and energy and excitement to any event and they're always the talk of the party. We're so happy to have hired Pure Samba. Great addition for any event. 10/10 will always recommend !!
Brazilian Entertainment, Samba Dancer
Response from Pure Samba:
Muito obrigada Samantha! Love you and your family. Best wishes for many years of marital happiness.
I had a total of 6 performers and they made the party. They got everyone up and dancing. It was amazing ! The Capoera dudes were on fire 🔥. Most impressive performance ever and these guys were there on time. Girls were humble and everyone had good aura, but they dance as fluid as water and lightening in their moves. Glad I was not discourage by the price as they are worth every single penny.
Brazilian Entertainment
Response from Pure Samba:
Thank you! It was wonderful.
The night was full of colors and happiness thanks to the dancers performing. The ladies were smiling at all time while performing with elegance and beauty.
Really good job.
Performance was Rated by the public as A + Plus.
Samba Dancer
Response from Pure Samba:
Thank you Lisette!!
The group was everything we wanted them to be, entertaining and engaging. The performance was very nicely done considering the tight space available.
We would highly recommend them for all kinds of events!
Brazilian Entertainment, Corporate Entertainment, Holiday Entertainment, Samba Dancer
Response from Pure Samba:
Big kiss Gabriela to you and everyone else. It was awesome!
Pure Samba provided 2 dancers to perform, give a brief instruction to engage the crowd, and highlight the birthday girl. It was exactly what our party needed to elevate it to the next level. From the beautiful costumes to their energetic spirit and seemless entry into the party atmosphere, the crowd soaked it all in. Leading up to the event there was some miscommunication, yet we were able to resolve it. Pure Samba was overall professional and enjoyable. I would recommend them and use their services again.
Brazilian Entertainment, Dance Instructor, Samba Dancer
Beautiful dancer , made my wedding even better . Thank you 🙏
Samba Dancer
Pure Samba performed an extraordinary performance at my wedding reception! I got so many compliments for the entertainment at my wedding. I loved how interactive and professional they were with my guests and from little to big enjoyed themselves on the dance floor with them!!!
Samba Dancer
Response from Pure Samba:
Thank you!
I hired a dancer from Pure Samba to perform at my twin sister and I's birthday boat party. The experience was perfect from start to finish. Lisa was the consummate professional and answered all of my many questions over email. The music was sent a few days before the event and every aspect of the performance was planned in advance. On the day of, Carla (the stunning samba dancer) blended into our party crowd until the performance when she came out in full form. She was stunning, vivacious and talented. Our guests adored her. I was worried that she would have trouble dancing on a moving boat but she handled it with ease. I highly recommend this group for all of you samba needs. Obrigado!
Latin Dancer
Response from Pure Samba:
So happy that it turned out awesome. Beijos
Pure Samba provided a samba dancing floor show which was great. All the guests had a great time. The show added another element to my event which put it over the top.
Brazilian Entertainment, Samba Dancer
They were super professional, prompt on time and had a amazing performance. If you want samba dancers, they're your go-to!!
Brazilian Entertainment
Response from Pure Samba:
Thank you Kelly!
Beautiful ladies with great professionalism!! Love their performance!
Brazilian Entertainment, Samba Dancer
Overall great performance. Michelle was great! Very entertaining and really got the crowd going. It was the hit of the night.
Brazilian Entertainment
Brazilian Entertainment
Response from Pure Samba:
Thank you Chloe! It was wonderful.
The Pure Samba group couldn't have been more of a pleasure to work with. They put on an amazing performance at our Brazilian Carnival themed event. They knew exactly how to engage the crowd during both of their routines and even took pictures with the guests! Would definitely hire them again for other events.
Brazilian Entertainment
Response from Pure Samba:
Muito obrigada Erin! It was so awesome! Looking forward to working with you again.
Thank you Pure Samba!
I had a surprise 40th birthday for my husband and wanted a little something extra. Lisa and her team were great! They really brought the energy and got the crowd going. Everything from the girls costumes to the drummers were fabulous! I would definitely recommended them to anyone who is looking for a great show.
Thank you!
Brazilian Entertainment
Response from Pure Samba:
Feliz Ano Novo! Thank you for being an amazing host as well. Beijos Lisa
I hired Lisa and her team to perform for our grooms wedding to perform with grooms first dance and keep the energy going. First they met with grooms to create a choreography and it was such a wow factor during their special day. The Samba dancers kept the energy going all night long. We hired Pure Samba for an hour, however they were so amazing that we couldn't let them go and kept them for 2 hours. Thank you so much, pictures and video are still to come :) Best Anna
Brazilian Entertainment, Choreographer, Dance Instructor, Holiday Entertainment, Latin Dancer, Samba Dancer
Response from Pure Samba:
Thank you Anna! It was so spectacular. I adore Alejandro and Javier. It was an honor to be part of their wedding celebration. Beijos
Pue Samba dancers were great at our party.
The dancers and their costumes were beautiful.
Their music and dance were so much fun, they got everyone to dance and have a good time.
I highly recommend them.
Thanks Lisa!
Samba Dancer
Response from Pure Samba:
Thank you Ghada! It was wonderful!
It was a complete surprise for a guest and so welcomed! These women did a great job getting all my guest up out of their seats and on the dance floor! Can't recommend them enough. Don't over think it, just hire them for your next event!
Brazilian Entertainment, Latin Dancer, Samba Dancer
Response from Pure Samba:
Thank you Jenn! It was awesome!
The girls were very early, they came out when they were supposed to, and their performance was second to none. They did their dance and then danced with the crowd. I highly recommend them.
Samba Dancer
We hired Pure Samba for ambiance entertainment at a client event with 400+ people and it was perfect! The girls were beautiful, great at entertaining the crowd and added so much to our party! We look forward to hiring them again for future events!
Brazilian Entertainment
We recently had the pleasure of using Pure Samba for my husbands 50th birthday party and it was amazing. The dancers arrived as stated and were very professional. They put a great show and came out with phenomenal energy. My husband was so pleasantly surprised and our guests were flawed. They totally gave our party a carnival, super festive and alive feel!
Can not recommend then enough. Amazing!!!! Thank you so much, the memories you helped create are just priceless.
Brazilian Entertainment
Pure Samba provided us with 2 samba dancers, 2 batucada drummers and 2 capoeiristas for a business event. They didn't have a ton of space to work with however had no issues adjusting to the staging area. They also worked with us to provide the perfect costumes appropriate for our event. Their authenticity was exactly what we wanted and we couldn't have asked for a better entertainment group. We definitely plan to work with them in the future. Thanks Pure Samba!
Brazilian Entertainment
Response from Pure Samba:
Thank you Julia! It was great working with everybody.
Lisa worked with me from day one on creating the perfect performace for our event. She was professional, organized and above all, a beautiful dancer. The dancers and drummers worked together seamlessly and put together an amazing show. All the dancers are fit, talented and skilled performers. Coming from a dance background I was initially hesitant to book a company that I didn't know but Pure Samba proved to be an excellent choice and well worth the money. The guests were thrilled and looking back I would have had has many dancers and drummers possible. Do it !
Brazilian Entertainment, Dance Troupe, Samba Dancer
Response from Pure Samba:
Thank you Paty! And, not to mention your wonderful surprise performance with us for your guests. It was great rehearsing with you!
I worked with Lisa to have 3 Brazilian Dancers preform at my wedding. It was a New Year's Eve wedding and I cut it a bit close. It was no problem for Lisa, who always responded promptly and professionally. She was always fun to work with and delivered a product that was above and beyond my expectations. The girls were beautiful, talented and wonderful with my new Brazilian family. I was between another Samba company and Lisa, and I am SO relieved that I chose Pure Samba. The guests couldn't believe it, and it was well worth the cost! I simply don't have enough good things to say.
Brazilian Entertainment, Samba Dancer
Response from Pure Samba:
Thank you Mitchell it was a pleasure! Happy New Year!!
BEAUTIFUL,! GREAT! FABULOUS! AWESOME! ENERGETIC! these are some of the words to describe the dancers. They got the crowd to participate. They took pictures with all my guest. My son was smiling from ear to ear. I would hire them again in a heart beat.
Samba Dancer
Response from Pure Samba:
Love you Nilsa! You are the best! I'm so happy. Big hugs and kisses.
I had a small reception (less than 20 guest) and I booked Lisa to perform for my husband's 40th birthday. Lisa was very professional and her performance was actually longer than I though it will be. Everything was flawless from the moment I first contacted her. The only negative was the volume on the music. The DJ was kind enough to allow Pure Samba to use an USB, unfortunately the sound was not as vibrant as I'd had prefer it to be.
Samba Dancer
We hired 4 samba dancers to come to a party! It was awesome!
Brazilian Entertainment
They were the best! The arrived on time and were very professional. They did a wonderful performance and really got the party started. It was really the highlight of the night. They even were nice to take pictures with guests. Their costumes were beautiful. I highly recommend them for any special occasion! Thank you so much!
Samba Dancer
I had Pure Samba perform at my wedding for what latinos call the "hora loca". The drummers and the dancers did an amazing job! Our guest were astonished and engaged during the whole performance! The dancers then got the entire room up on their feet doing their best samba interpretations! Thanks Lisa and the Pure Samba crew!
Brazilian Entertainment
Response from Pure Samba:
Thank you Angie!
Pure samba was pure fun! Lisa brought a little of Brazil to our party with her awesome energy, stunning custome and fun performance. Lisa's performance was the highlight of the night!
Samba Dancer
Extremely Professional and highly talented. Lisa and the other Pure Samba dancers were the highlight of my event. All of our guests were stunned by their performance. I would definitely recommend for anyone doing an event. We did 3 dancers, will do more for next time its worth it!
Brazilian Entertainment, Dance Troupe, Samba Dancer
Response from Pure Samba:
Obrigada!
Pure Samba was a great choice for our party... The ladies are beautifull, the costumes were authentic and they interacted with the crowd very nicely.
We had 2 dancers at our sweet 16 celebration. Well done!!!!!
Brazilian Entertainment
Response from Pure Samba:
It was a joy to celebrate with your beautiful daughter!
Hi Lisa
Thank you and the girls for making my husbands 40th birthday an amazing success. You were professional and beautiful dancers ! It was the highlight of the party and truly everything i had imagined !! Till next time !!
Best regards,
Antonia
Brazilian Entertainment
Response from Pure Samba:
Thank you Antonia! It was a joy to be a part of your grand celebration. Beijos Lisa
Pure Samba was very professional, communication was great. They arrived on time, and their performance was great.
Brazilian Entertainment
Pure Samba, were so incredibly professional leading up the event, and their performance was flawless and the hit of the party. They are not only great and professional performers but genuinely lovey people that were always smiling. I would recommend them again to anyone!
Thank you Pure Samba.
Brazilian Entertainment, Samba Dancer
My kids surprised me with a 55th birthday party. Not only was the party a bunch of fun, but they had two amazing samba dancers, which really were the life of the party! The 2 dancers were, not only beautiful, but gave and outstanding show. I highly recommend them to everybody.
Brazilian Entertainment, Samba Dancer
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 20 - 120 minutes
Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Unions: SAG-AFTRA
What to Expect
PURE SAMBA brings an extravagant Brazilian Carnival experience to your event. We are known to create choreography and shows customized to your specifications. You name it - we will adapt to any atmosphere and tailor our dynamic floor shows to your specific needs. Whether it be a beautiful solo samba dancer, or an authentic group of Passistas (samba dancers) accompanied by live Brazilian drummers and the acrobatics of Capoeira - we'll make your celebration vibrantly memorable! We also specialize in Cuban, Latin, African, and Roaring 20s.
Transport your guests to the vibrant streets of Brazil. Ignite your party atmosphere with our energetic dancers, dressed in vivid, feathered costumes, and dazzling headdresses. As the beats of pulsating drums fill the air, watch as our performers mesmerize your guests with their electrifying moves and contagious enthusiasm. And if you're feeling adventurous, we can even teach your guests a few samba steps to get the party started!
About
Pure Samba was founded by our dynamic Creative Director, Lisa Ferreira. Lisa is a well rounded entertainment professional who has an extensive dance background which includes over 16 years of training and stage experience in authentic Brazilian samba, Afro-Brazilian, Axe, ballet, modern, Afro-Cuban, Afro-Haitan, African dance and contemporary dance. She has studied with world renowned Master teachers; Rosengela Silvestre, Egili Oliveira, Alex Coutinho, Baba Richard Gonzalez and Ronald K. Brown of Evidence Dance. A New York native, as a teen she spent her Summers studying with the New York City Ballet and received a full scholarship to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. Lisa has performed as a dancer with Jennifer Hudson for “Black Girls Rock” on BET, Choreographed and performed on “The Nightly Show with Larry Whilmore” on Comedy Central, and appeared in the pilot of sketch comedy “Black & White” on A&E Network. Lisa choreographed, danced and acted in the pilot “Failing with Grace”, created by Grace Edwards of "Insecure" fame. Lisa has performed abroad in Tokyo, Japan, Guam, and was chosen to grace an international GAP ad campaign as a contemporary dancer. Lisa created and collaborated on a commercial spot for Hershey’s Kisses featuring the Pure Samba Samba Sisters (as seen on our home page). She has performed in a Target commercial featuring Beyonce, and has choreographed and performed for New York Fashion Week Mens and New York Fashion Week.
Lisa is also a successful working actor and proud member of SAG-AFTRA. You might have seen some of her work in lead roles on “New Amsterdam” on NBC, “Manifest” on NBC/Netflix, and “Elementary” on CBS. (Get ready to book, Lisa performs on the majority of Pure Samba shows. You can boast and say… I knew her when ;-). Stay tuned.
Lisa holds a B.S. in Finance and is a Wall Street alumni. Pure Samba was created as a dedication and tribute to her beloved parents.
Past Booked Events
November 08, 2024 • 9:00pm - 9:15pm | Teen Birthday Party |
December 09, 2023 • 7:30pm - 8:15pm | Corporate Event |
March 09, 2017 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 19, 2016 • 10:00pm - 10:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
August 04, 2016 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
June 09, 2016 • 8:00pm - 11:30pm | Cocktail Party |
Influences & Inspiration
Victoria Secret Angel models meets Beyonce.