About & Team
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Core team members guiding the collective
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Main priorities: rhythm, access, and performance
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Shared mission to grow belonging through samba
The people and purpose behind the rhythm
Samba Alegria Do Nykoping is a community-rooted ensemble that treats samba as both artistic practice and shared civic energy. We rehearse with discipline, welcome new members with care, and build performances that feel open, generous, and alive.
Who We Are
Built in rehearsal rooms, carried into public space
The group brings together drummers, dancers, organizers, and teaching artists who believe cultural life should be participatory. Our approach balances structure and openness so first-time participants and seasoned performers can work in the same pulse.
From weekly sessions to festival appearances, the team shapes a rhythm culture that is visible, welcoming, and anchored in Nykoping.
We teach samba with clarity, repetition, and respect for every starting level.
We create performance moments that turn civic events into shared celebrations.
We keep the ensemble human-sized, volunteer-powered, and artistically serious.
How We Work
A team shaped by sound, trust, and momentum
Each rehearsal and performance is built around a few clear principles that keep the ensemble grounded and growing.
Entry points stay open
Newcomers get clear musical pathways, patient coaching, and space to build confidence before stepping into performance work.
Standards still matter
The team rehearses with attention to timing, arrangement, stamina, and stage presence so the ensemble sound remains focused and strong.
Community is part of the score
We treat rhythm as social infrastructure, making room for friendships, mentorship, and intergenerational participation alongside the music.
Meet The Team
Eight people holding the groove
The team combines artistic direction, section leadership, outreach, and event planning to keep the collective active year-round.
Director
Stellan Eklund
Stellan guides the ensemble’s artistic direction and keeps rehearsals focused, generous, and performance-ready.
Lead Surdo Captain
Anna Linder
Anna anchors the low-end pulse, coaches timing across sections, and helps newer drummers lock into the ensemble’s foundation.
Workshop Coordinator
Elias Norberg
Elias connects the group with schools and youth partners, translating rehearsal energy into accessible workshop formats.
Volunteer Coordinator
Sofia Hartman
Sofia organizes member support, event logistics, and the behind-the-scenes care work that keeps performances running smoothly.
Rhythm Arranger
Lucas Bergqvist
Lucas shapes section breaks and ensemble cues, making sure the repertoire feels dynamic without losing clarity on the street.
Dance Lead
Maja Soderstrom
Maja develops movement direction for parades and stage appearances, helping the ensemble read as visually confident as it sounds.
Community Partnerships Lead
Karin Westin
Karin builds relationships with venues, civic organizers, and local collaborators to expand where and how the group appears.
Production Manager
Daniel Fors
Daniel handles equipment flow, set timing, and event-day coordination so the team can move from rehearsal to performance with less friction.
Work With Us
Join a rehearsal or start a local collaboration
If you want to learn, volunteer, book the ensemble, or explore a community partnership, the team is ready to continue the conversation.
Contact the Team