Evanston Escola de Samba

Best samba school in Chicagoland!

My wife saw me drumming on the car steering wheel one day, and decided we should take a drumming class together. EEDS was convenient and close-by, so we decided to give it a shot, and two years later we are still here.

All the instruments are provided, the instruction for the percussion classes is top-notch, and you'll make a ton of friends. Plus, you have the opportunity to perform at a multiple different live venues throughout the city, including parades! They offer samba dance classes as well, with the full carnival costumes. Anyone, any age, regardless of skill level is welcomed with open arms: I had no percussion skills when I started, and now I can play anything!  

Thank you EEDS, for teaching me the wonders of samba!