Your Joy-Driven not for profit organization, building pride & belonging in Miami through intergenerational Samba percussion education, & performances.
OUR MISSION
We build open, intergenerational spaces for Miamians to connect with themselves and each other by making and learning samba percussion and dance together. We champion joy as a birthright, playfulness, and real life connection in public spaces as essential ingredients for engaged citizenship, resilient communities, and a true sense of belonging rooted in mutual trust.
Somos Miami, bro!
Miamibloco is a registered 501(c)3 value-driven, not-for-profit,organization.You Are Miami’s PulsE
Our Culture Is Ours to Create Miami, Simbora!
Your gift fuels IRL community, lifelong music education, and Miami’s joyful spirit. You put real instruments in locals hands, empower musicians to teach, and prove anyone can find their groove—no experience needed.
Your support makes MiamiblocoKids, all-ages workshops, community activations, and rehearsal spaces for 100+ community percussionists possible, fueling a culture where everyone belongs to the 305.
CURRENT PROGRAMS
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BATERIA ACADEMY I & II
Level up your rhythm in 6 weeks!
Hands-on Sunday rehearsals + exclusive practice videos.
From practice to performance, This is the first step.
Fall 2025 WAIT LIST NOW OPEN -
BATERIA SAIDEIRA REHEARSALS
Play with the pros. Join Miami’s samba performance group!
Audition in, commit to the groove, and activate with us every Monday night at Magic 13 Brewery.
All ages welcome—bring a board game, dance, knit, draw to the beat of powerful LIVE Samba. -
MIAMIBLOCO SAIDEIRA SOCIAL
Miami’s hottest Memorial Day WKND tradition! It’s our Carnaval!
All-night show with Bateria Saideira as the engine, plus international acts, and surprise guests.
Samba, global beats, and cultura—every year. Powered by YOU.
Save the Date: Memorial Day Weekend 2026 -
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
Jump in, play samba, no experience needed. All drums included.
1-hour, all-level sessions—just pre-register, grab a drum, and join the rhythm that moves Miami.
Check our events calendar to find your beat! -
Miamibloco Kids
Since 2017, our summer program has introduced 400+ Miami kids (ages 5–14) yearly to the joy of samba and percussion at ADT summer camps across Miami-Dade County.
Support young musicians with a recurring donation. -
PAGODE DE MESA
Experience the soul of Rio—live Roda de Samba, Miami style.
Surprise guests, old-school afro sambas, featuring cultural exchange.
Don’t miss our next roda — Feel the tradition!
INTERGENERATIONAL - MUSIC EDUCATION - COMMUNITY DRIVEN CONCERTS - A 305 LIVING TRADITION
NEW: Pandeiro circles! FALL 2025 session will be announced shortly. Join the mailing list below for news.