Samba

Party time! Originating from the music and dancing of African slaves in Brazil, and continuing to the present day in Rio at carnivals, the Samba is the dance of celebration and joy. It has been adapted for the ballroom floor, but with its flashy moves and characteristic “bounce” in the rhythm, it has lost none of its festive feel. Some of the steps can be difficult at first, but the key to this one is to relax and have fun!

Learn the Samba at Long-Steps

We’ll take you through all the steps from scratch. Even if you have never danced before, we will show you how. You do not need a partner to learn the dance, your instructor will dance through it with you.

Long-Steps currently teaches the Samba periodically during our Adult Classes and by Private Tuition.

Long-Steps teaches the Samba according to a combination of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) Dance Examinations Board’s Latin American Samba, and other reputable ballroom technique publications and resources.

History of the Samba

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Technical Details

Time Signature: 2/4
Musical Selection: Samba
Tempo Range: 48 to 54 bars per minute

 

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