What do you know about Samba Dance?

You all must be thinking how this dance originated and who was that person who developed and introduced its steps among the people. It was introduced among the people in 1917, this dance Samba was not adopted by the people of Brazil as a ballroom dance till the 1930’s. The real beauty of Samba is that is done Solo and Brazil has not changed this trend until now. It is still a famous and most enjoyable dance in the Carnivals and festivals in Brazil.

The actual and real samba was the couple dance of many types, it was not opted as the ball room dance then so it had many types and genres. But now the trend has changed and it has become a ballroom dance style, where it is given an international importance and has given the standard of the most enjoyable and accepted dances.

The Samba has incorporated many unique tricks, turns and the acrobatic feats. The most important things about samba are the fast steps, which are taken on the half and quarter beats. As well the rocking and the swaying motion of the dancer.


What do you know about Samba Dance?

Ballroom Dance

Ballroom partner Samba is one of the most popular Latin dances in the competition of the ballroom. It is made from many types of the South American dances, which are mixed into it. In Brazil samba dancer is known as the Sambista. This is its unique and different name, which is allotted because of its beauty.

The most major action of the samba dance is ‘Samba Bounce Action’. It gives a spectacular and unique look to the dance with that actual crisp and beauty. It is a dance done with the knees and ankles and with the soft movement of the feet as well. The dancer should have such good practice that their movement should appear effortless and carefree, it should look like the person is dancing on the water jumping and enjoying the movements he made. It should appear that the dancer is actually enjoying the music and the music is moving his body without any pain.

This dance should never be exaggerated. This is the most difficult and painstaking step and is difficult to appear, this dance should never be exaggerated because it may look that person is working hard to dance. The action of the bounce is very difficult to master at. But at the same way it has the importance swell.

The basic steps of Samba include the fast footsteps. These are three steps actually. The step is changed by single lift of the knee with the alternating movement of the feet. The basic rhythm is in the beginning quick, and then more quick and then you see slow movements.

Following are the most unique and distinctive steps of samba:

  • Voltas
  • The Bota Fogos
  • Kick Change
  • Samba Side steps
  • Samba Strut

The plasma is very famous for having the dramatic climax and distinctive nature. It includes that the dancers through back their head and then open their arms to make the dance look more mesmerizing and spectacular.