How to dance Samba

Samba Background:Samba Rock:
Samba is a lively dance style, which originated fromIt is a type of night club dance, with a mix variety of
Brazil in late 19th century. It actually involves a set ofother Samba styles.
dances, rather than a single dance, so no dance canSamba de roda:
be comparable with the original Brazilian Samba danceIt is a traditional Brazilian dance, accompanied by
style. Modern Samba has been developed from ansinging and clapping.
early Brazilian music called “Choro.” The ballBasic Dance Steps and Timing:
room Samba was developed in 1956, since when,There are several movements in Samba, but the two
various forms of Samba have been developed. Themovements are the basic ones—the Forward
important thing about Samba is that, the dance isBasic Movement, and the Backward Basic Movement.
done in triple time—meaning, three stepsCombining these two basic steps, make the six steps
performed in two beats.of the first move—the Forward Basic step. If the
Samba Styles:man will move his left foot forward, then the woman
Samba no pe:will move her right foot backward and vise versa. In
It is a solo dance, involving straight body, with onlythe Forward Basic Move, the man will perform
one knee bent at a time. The rhythm is 2/4, withForward Basic Movement, followed by backward
a-one, and a-two, and back to one. Men dance withmovement, and the woman will do the opposite. Let
the whole foot on the ground, while women wearingus make ourselves understand about these two basic
heels, dance on their balls of the foot.steps.
Samba de Gafieira:Back Basic Movement:
This form of Samba is considered to be aRight, Place. Step slightly back, on the first beat of
combination of Waltz and Tango. The steps are donemusic. Toe first, slide right foot back and change
on a quick-quick-slow tempo. This style of Samba isweight on the right leg, not moving left leg.
present in dance academies all over the world.Left, tap. Up and down. Move left foot back, tapping
Samba Pagode:on inside ball of the foot, with up and down motions.
Pagoda originally means a celebration with lots ofForward Basic Movement:
food, music and dance, and so, this style of SambaThis is the same pattern as above except for the
was originated in 1980s.change side that is, Left side to start with, repeating
Samba Axe:the above pattern.
It is a very energetic style of Samba dance, which isBack spot movement:
usually performed as a solo dance. This style ofThis is similar to the basic movements except, for
Samba is based on proper choreographic movements.the forward or back, the tap occurs behind the foot
Samba Reggae:that moves on the first beat.
It is a second most popular Samba style dance inSo, all you have to learn is these two basic steps and
Brazil, mixed with reggae beats and drums.you will master samba dance.