“Once we were on the drums, our job titles disappeared, we all became part of the same rhythm, connecting as people and co-creating an unforgettable energy that sounded great”

- Team-Building Participant. MDC College STAFF

What

Miamibloco offers a transformative team-building experience through large ensemble samba percussion education, grounded in the rich cultural traditions of Afro-Brazilian rhythms. This workshop invites your corporate team to become a microcosm of a vibrant city-a company where diverse individuals come together to create harmony, connection, and shared purpose through music.

WHY MIAMIBLOCO

Just as Miamibloco builds community resilience citywide by fostering belonging, pride, and joy through collective music-making, your company can harness these same principles to strengthen workplace relationships.

In a business, as in a city, the most valuable assets are the connections between people across cultures and backgrounds. Drumming together cultivates joy, breaks down barriers, and nurtures a sense of belonging-key ingredients for a motivated, cohesive team working toward a common goal.

This experience goes beyond fun: it supports mental health by reducing isolation, encouraging mindfulness, and promoting emotional well-being. The collective rhythm becomes a metaphor for collaboration, where every individual’s contribution matters and together creates a powerful, unified outcome.

How

  • Inclusive Learning: No prior musical experience is necessary. Participants learn samba percussion techniques rooted in Afro-Brazilian culture, fostering cultural appreciation and respect.

  • Large Ensemble Play: Team members play distinct rhythmic parts that interlock to form a dynamic, living musical tapestry-mirroring how diverse roles in a company contribute to shared success.

  • Cultural Storytelling: The workshop includes education about the cultural origins and significance of samba, enriching participants’ understanding of diversity and community.

  • Joy and Connection: Facilitated group drumming sessions spark joy and neighborliness, building resilience through shared positive experiences.

  • Performance and Activation: Teams may have the opportunity to perform together, reinforcing confidence, teamwork, and collective pride.

BENEFITS OF GROUP DRUMMING

IN A CULTURALLY GROUNDED SETTING

By participating in this culturally rich samba percussion experience, your team embodies the spirit of a resilient, joyful community-just like Miami itself. Together, your team will create a shared rhythm that symbolizes your company’s collective heartbeat, strengthening relationships and inspiring meaningful collaboration.

  • Creates a strong sense of belonging and mutual respect among team members, across departments, and across professional roles.

  • Reduces stress and feelings of isolation, promoting emotional well-being.

  • Encourages appreciation of diverse backgrounds, and cultures strengthening inclusive workplace culture.

  • Joy is a natural driver of engagement and resilience, fueling sustained team performance.

  • Playing rhythms requires attention and presence, improving concentration.

  • Drumming activates both hemispheres of the brain, stimulating creative thinking and encouraging participants to approach challenges from new perspectives

  • Regular engagement in drumming builds self-confidence and empowers participants by giving everyone a voice and an equal role in the rhythm

  • Listening and responding within the drum circle boosts emotional awareness and receptivity, helping participants tune into each other's cues and feelings.

  • Evidence shows group drumming can lower rates of job fatigue and burnout, increasing overall vigor and activity among participants

Get in touch.

Miamibloco’s team-building corporate workshops harness the powerful energy of samba percussion and optional dance to spark connection and collaboration among colleagues. Our expert musician facilitators specialize in transforming large groups into vibrant, unified communities; bringing our mission of citywide belonging into the workplace, so every company feels like a joyful mini city.