Miamibloco Kids: The Heartbeat of Miami’s Next Generation
MiamiblocoKids is more than a music class; it’s where Miami’s youth discover the joy and power of Afro-Brazilian samba, stepping into a living tradition that spans continents and generations.
Since 2017, we’ve brought vibrant rhythms, dance, and creativity to over 600 children yearly across five summer camp sites, and Miami BookFair, giving every child a lifelong place in Miami’s evolving cultural story.
MiamiblocoKids mentor Alejandro Elizondo and the kids of Pine Villa ADT summer camp put a twist of Mozart.
Why It Matters
Every year, the spark in a child’s eyes when they watch their mentors perform, or when shy voices find courage with their drums, buckets, and around the piano, reminds us: MiamiblocoKids is planting seeds for the future of samba in Miami.
Our students discover cultural connections and pride, knowing they’ll always have a creative home—no matter where life takes them.
O futuro da samba está garantido—the future of samba in Miami is truly in good hands.
WHAT WE OFFER
Children join an intergenerational community built on inclusion, Glocal pride, and fun, learning Brazilian samba through:
Expert Instruction: Led by Miamibloco musicians and educators with deep roots and practice in samba, percussion, and more.
Culturally Rich Curriculum: Hands-on percussion workshops, interactive videos with musical traditions from Brazil and beyond, and activities that connect Brazilian, African, and local Miami cultures.
Instrument Adventures: Playing both traditional Brazilian instruments and creative found percussion (like bucket drumming)—plus arts & crafts sessions to make their own instruments.
Dance & Song: Integration of Brazilian dance (Capoeira Music, Samba Reggae, Coco) and singing, in multi-sensory learning experiences adapted for different ages and neurodiverse learners.
Living Tradition: Children see themselves in a creativlineage that spans from five to eighty years old—never “aging out” of creative spaces, always growing in music and community leadership.
Personal Growth: Through music, kids build confidence, creativity, friendships, and pride in Miami’s multicultural landscape.
