HISTORY OF SAMBA DANCING

This is the national dance of Brazil and it became the craze of their country in the 1930’s but began as an exhibition dance in Paris in 1905. Movie star and singer Carmen Miranda, is credited with making the dance popular in the United States in the early 1940’s

SAMBA DANCE STEPS

Samba is a tale of two dances, in Brazil and in the rest of the world. In Brazil Samba is done in carnival style by women in headdresses and is done as a solo exhibition dance and in night clubs very similar to salsa. The rest of the world daces it as a Latin dance done in competitions and night clubs alike. Walking steps and side steps are the basic component of samba with a bounce action. Steps are taken using the ball of the foot, knee action with body sway and pendulum motions are used by the more advanced dancers.

WHAT WILL LEARNING SAMBA DO FOR MY DANCING?

Samba is the perfect dance for people who feel stiff and mechanical. By softening the knees and developing a side to side sway with the body you will learn to dance relaxed

Samba teaches timing changes as well as connection and a flexible frame

SAMBA MUSIC

Samba has one of the most addictive rhythms and makes everyone want to move when they hear it. Bum bad um or 1 a 2 is the basic rhythm with a heavy base sound makes it very popular at all times.

EXAMPLES OF SAMBA MUSIC

Hey mamma- Black eyed peas
Macarena- los Del Rio
Copacabana- Barry Manilow
Pon De Replay – Rihanna

WHERE DO I USE IT?

Samba is used in Latin clubs and cruises. It is also used places that play ballroom music like our Studio Friday and Saturday dances.  It is also done in top 40 night clubs by those dancers with the confidence to hold on to their partner while everyone else goes solo.