Brazilian dance moves and song reflect the history of this amazingly diverse country. The choreography of the dances seen in Brazil each tells a unique story about the people of Brazil in years gone by.

Each dance style has its own flavor, rhythm, and dance moves.

Dance, like music, is very much a part of the Brazilian culture. It's rare to hear music in Brazil without seeing some sort of dance that goes along with the music. Music and dance are naturally associated with Brazil and the people who call Brazil home.

The term Afro Brazilian dance refers to the types of dance seen in the country of Brazil. Capoeira is referred to as an Afro-Brazilian form of dance as well as Samba. Afro-Brazilian styles of dance have become very popular in the last several years as a form of exercise. There are schools dedicated to teaching the moves and music associated with these forms of dance, which can be found around the world in addition to the country of Brazil.

An explanation of Brazilian styles of dance would not be complete without mentioning Capoeira. Back during the days of slavery in Brazil, the slaves would fight amongst each other. When they were caught, the slave owners would punish both of the offenders, which the slaves thought was unfair to both sides, so they figured out how to cleverly mask the appearance of actual fights between themselves. Instead of just all-out fistfights, they created capoeira, movements that looked like dance to the outsider, but in actuality was a real fight between two men. The rules: you may not use your hands, but may exact blows to the other person using your feet, heads, legs, and heels. Handstands and cartwheels were also incorporated into the fighting stances. The fights were even accompanied by music to make it seem more like dance! Today, not only Brazilians, but also people around the globe practice this form of Brazilian dance for exercise.

The Coco dance is thought to have originated in the Quilombo dos Palmares during the years of slavery in Brazil. When slaves had to break apart coconut shells, they would do so by forcefully knocking two coconuts together. A rhythm seemed to develop when many slaves were knocking coconuts together and out of that sound came the dance referred to as The Coco. The modern day Coco dance has replaced the sound of the coconuts knocking together with clapping. Both women and men in a circle perform the dance.

Samba dance is a significant element of Brazil's culture and is the dance most people think of when they hear the term Brazil and dance in the same sentence. When African slaves were brought to Brazil, they were forced by the government to practice Christianity and actively prevented from practicing their own religious customs. Samba dance was the way African slaves found they could express and practice their own religion by throwing parties, with hopes that the Portuguese government wouldn't figure out what they were doing. But, once the police did figure out the slaves were practicing a religion other than Christianity, the parties were shut down. The slaves found another way to preserve the samba dance and rhythms! They cleverly combined the dance moves into other forms of music and dance, which eventually gave birth to schools for samba around 1888 once slavery was abolished in Brazil. The samba dance was somewhat erotic and regarded as inappropriate by many, but over the years, samba has become popular with all classes of people in Brazil. Samba dance is not just one specific dance, but really a mixture of different dances that are performed by either one single person or by couples.

Brazilians living in Northeast and Northern Brazil sometimes perform this dance around the holiday of Christmas. It's one of the most common dances performed in this area of the country, portraying the realities of the social classes during the colonization of Brazil. This dance is a bit different than some of the other styles of Brazilian dance because it has specific steps and an actual story line complete with a plot and drama. Adults and children can perform the Bumba-Meu-Boi.

The forro is a dance seen mostly in Northeastern Brazil. The music that accompanies this dance is created using a metal triangle, accordion, and zabumba. The origin of this Brazilian dance style has never actually been nailed down, but it has become quite popular with students of college and university age in other areas of Brazil such as the Southeast.

A man and a woman intimately woven together on the dance floor perform Forro. The three types of forro in Brazil include xote, arrasta-pe, and baiao. Each has its own rhythm and feel. The xote is the slowest rhythm of forro whereas the arrasta-pe is the fastest dance style of forro. Baiao is the original form of the dance.

Brazilian music and dance is throughout the country. The styles of music and dance vary greatly as you can see from the examples given above. The common theme across the various styles of Brazil's dances does seem to center around telling a story. Each dance has a historical background and tells a story of a group of people during a specific time in Brazil's history. It's interesting to note that musical dramas and forms of exercise have been born out of the original dances that came from the Portuguese, the African slaves, and others who influenced the culture of Brazil.

Brazilian dancing is, in addition to the music of Brazil, the heart and soul of who these people are and how they express themselves.

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The Samba dance Brazil style is a tradition, a custom, the heart and soul of the music and dance throughout the country. It's a Brazilian dance with roots going as far back as the 19th century.

Originally the Samba was a solo dance, but over the years there have been some partner Samba dances that have evolved in different areas of Brazil.

The popular Carnival celebration in Rio de Janeiro is known for the dancing of the Samba through the streets. It's a very quick dance with a lot of fun rhythm that naturally makes your feet and body want to move. Dancers who are proficient at dancing the Samba are called Sambistas. Samba de Gafieira - came onto the dance scene in popular Rio dance clubs called Gafieira, sometime around the 1940s. It's a combination of Maxixe and Polka elements along with some movements taken from the Argentine Tango. It's the most difficult style of Samba because it includes incredibly athletic movements. The steps are based on a short-short-long rhythm. Samba no pe - a basic Samba danced by a single person. The rhythm is a basic 2/4 time, but with three steps included in each measure of music. The body is straight and the steps are done with one leg at a time slightly bent. Tempo for this style of Samba is slow or fast. Samba Pagode - a more intimate Samba dance Brazil style - it's similar to the Samba de Gafieira, but it is slower moving with fewer athletic movements. It was first seen danced in the city of Sao Paulo. Samba Reggae - this Samba dance version originated in Bahia. It's danced to the rhythmic beats of Samba drums and is considered the most popular Samba style dance following Samba no pe. Samba de roda - danced to an orchestra rather than drums and is reminiscent of the capoeira, a dance that is traditionally associated with the ancient Afro-Brazilian capoeira dance. Clapping and singing too accompany this Samba dance. Samba Axe - solo version of Samba dance in Brazil that combines aerobic movements and the steps of the Samba no pe together in a specifically choreographed dance. It's a very energetic dance and tends to create a very excited and charged atmosphere. Samba rock - most often seen in Sao Paulo Latin nightclubs - a unique combination of different dance styles including Zouk-Lambada, Samba de Gafieira, Cuban salsa, and forro.

Rapid steps coming down on the quarter beats of the music along with a sensual rocking and swaying motion of the people dancing the Samba are the two distinctive characteristics of the Samba dance.

There is also a special movement called the Samba bounce action that is associated only with the Samba. It takes quite a bit of practice to master this step and make it appear effortless. It's a dance step that appears to originate through the knees and ankles and move the body effortlessly, and is the signature move of the Samba dance.

The steps attributed to the Samba include:

These basic footwork moves are centered on the three-step move that includes a knee lift and alternating feet moving in a fast-fast-slow rhythm. Sambistas make the moves appear effortless, as if their feet are simply floating across the floor. It's really something to see!

The end of the Samba dance Brazil style is signified by the dancers tossing their heads back dramatically and then putting their arms straight out from both sides of the body. That's how you know the Samba has finished!

The Samba dance originated in Brazil, so it has been part of their culture for many years. The Carnival celebrates the Samba each year, but even throughout the year, you can find the Samba danced in nightclubs, streets, and in backyards. The dance and the music are just a natural part of the Brazilian lifestyle and culture because it crosses the classes and it brings people together.

It is said that Samba connects everyone in Brazil because the poor and rich alike dance the Samba. Some people believe that Brazilian Samba is more important and more ingrained into Brazilian culture than even soccer!

View the original article here

The Samba dance Brazil style is a tradition, a custom, the heart and soul of the music and dance throughout the country. It's a Brazilian dance with roots going as far back as the 19th century.

Originally the Samba was a solo dance, but over the years there have been some partner Samba dances that have evolved in different areas of Brazil.

The popular Carnival celebration in Rio de Janeiro is known for the dancing of the Samba through the streets. It's a very quick dance with a lot of fun rhythm that naturally makes your feet and body want to move. Dancers who are proficient at dancing the Samba are called Sambistas. Samba de Gafieira - came onto the dance scene in popular Rio dance clubs called Gafieira, sometime around the 1940s. It's a combination of Maxixe and Polka elements along with some movements taken from the Argentine Tango. It's the most difficult style of Samba because it includes incredibly athletic movements. The steps are based on a short-short-long rhythm. Samba no pe - a basic Samba danced by a single person. The rhythm is a basic 2/4 time, but with three steps included in each measure of music. The body is straight and the steps are done with one leg at a time slightly bent. Tempo for this style of Samba is slow or fast. Samba Pagode - a more intimate Samba dance Brazil style - it's similar to the Samba de Gafieira, but it is slower moving with fewer athletic movements. It was first seen danced in the city of Sao Paulo. Samba Reggae - this Samba dance version originated in Bahia. It's danced to the rhythmic beats of Samba drums and is considered the most popular Samba style dance following Samba no pe. Samba de roda - danced to an orchestra rather than drums and is reminiscent of the capoeira, a dance that is traditionally associated with the ancient Afro-Brazilian capoeira dance. Clapping and singing too accompany this Samba dance. Samba Axe - solo version of Samba dance in Brazil that combines aerobic movements and the steps of the Samba no pe together in a specifically choreographed dance. It's a very energetic dance and tends to create a very excited and charged atmosphere. Samba rock - most often seen in Sao Paulo Latin nightclubs - a unique combination of different dance styles including Zouk-Lambada, Samba de Gafieira, Cuban salsa, and forro.

Rapid steps coming down on the quarter beats of the music along with a sensual rocking and swaying motion of the people dancing the Samba are the two distinctive characteristics of the Samba dance.

There is also a special movement called the Samba bounce action that is associated only with the Samba. It takes quite a bit of practice to master this step and make it appear effortless. It's a dance step that appears to originate through the knees and ankles and move the body effortlessly, and is the signature move of the Samba dance.

The steps attributed to the Samba include:

These basic footwork moves are centered on the three-step move that includes a knee lift and alternating feet moving in a fast-fast-slow rhythm. Sambistas make the moves appear effortless, as if their feet are simply floating across the floor. It's really something to see!

The end of the Samba dance Brazil style is signified by the dancers tossing their heads back dramatically and then putting their arms straight out from both sides of the body. That's how you know the Samba has finished!

The Samba dance originated in Brazil, so it has been part of their culture for many years. The Carnival celebrates the Samba each year, but even throughout the year, you can find the Samba danced in nightclubs, streets, and in backyards. The dance and the music are just a natural part of the Brazilian lifestyle and culture because it crosses the classes and it brings people together.

It is said that Samba connects everyone in Brazil because the poor and rich alike dance the Samba. Some people believe that Brazilian Samba is more important and more ingrained into Brazilian culture than even soccer!

View the original article here

Brazilian dance moves and song reflect the history of this amazingly diverse country. The choreography of the dances seen in Brazil each tells a unique story about the people of Brazil in years gone by.

Each dance style has its own flavor, rhythm, and dance moves.

Dance, like music, is very much a part of the Brazilian culture. It's rare to hear music in Brazil without seeing some sort of dance that goes along with the music. Music and dance are naturally associated with Brazil and the people who call Brazil home.

The term Afro Brazilian dance refers to the types of dance seen in the country of Brazil. Capoeira is referred to as an Afro-Brazilian form of dance as well as Samba. Afro-Brazilian styles of dance have become very popular in the last several years as a form of exercise. There are schools dedicated to teaching the moves and music associated with these forms of dance, which can be found around the world in addition to the country of Brazil.

An explanation of Brazilian styles of dance would not be complete without mentioning Capoeira. Back during the days of slavery in Brazil, the slaves would fight amongst each other. When they were caught, the slave owners would punish both of the offenders, which the slaves thought was unfair to both sides, so they figured out how to cleverly mask the appearance of actual fights between themselves. Instead of just all-out fistfights, they created capoeira, movements that looked like dance to the outsider, but in actuality was a real fight between two men. The rules: you may not use your hands, but may exact blows to the other person using your feet, heads, legs, and heels. Handstands and cartwheels were also incorporated into the fighting stances. The fights were even accompanied by music to make it seem more like dance! Today, not only Brazilians, but also people around the globe practice this form of Brazilian dance for exercise.

The Coco dance is thought to have originated in the Quilombo dos Palmares during the years of slavery in Brazil. When slaves had to break apart coconut shells, they would do so by forcefully knocking two coconuts together. A rhythm seemed to develop when many slaves were knocking coconuts together and out of that sound came the dance referred to as The Coco. The modern day Coco dance has replaced the sound of the coconuts knocking together with clapping. Both women and men in a circle perform the dance.

Samba dance is a significant element of Brazil's culture and is the dance most people think of when they hear the term Brazil and dance in the same sentence. When African slaves were brought to Brazil, they were forced by the government to practice Christianity and actively prevented from practicing their own religious customs. Samba dance was the way African slaves found they could express and practice their own religion by throwing parties, with hopes that the Portuguese government wouldn't figure out what they were doing. But, once the police did figure out the slaves were practicing a religion other than Christianity, the parties were shut down. The slaves found another way to preserve the samba dance and rhythms! They cleverly combined the dance moves into other forms of music and dance, which eventually gave birth to schools for samba around 1888 once slavery was abolished in Brazil. The samba dance was somewhat erotic and regarded as inappropriate by many, but over the years, samba has become popular with all classes of people in Brazil. Samba dance is not just one specific dance, but really a mixture of different dances that are performed by either one single person or by couples.

Brazilians living in Northeast and Northern Brazil sometimes perform this dance around the holiday of Christmas. It's one of the most common dances performed in this area of the country, portraying the realities of the social classes during the colonization of Brazil. This dance is a bit different than some of the other styles of Brazilian dance because it has specific steps and an actual story line complete with a plot and drama. Adults and children can perform the Bumba-Meu-Boi.

The forro is a dance seen mostly in Northeastern Brazil. The music that accompanies this dance is created using a metal triangle, accordion, and zabumba. The origin of this Brazilian dance style has never actually been nailed down, but it has become quite popular with students of college and university age in other areas of Brazil such as the Southeast.

A man and a woman intimately woven together on the dance floor perform Forro. The three types of forro in Brazil include xote, arrasta-pe, and baiao. Each has its own rhythm and feel. The xote is the slowest rhythm of forro whereas the arrasta-pe is the fastest dance style of forro. Baiao is the original form of the dance.

Brazilian music and dance is throughout the country. The styles of music and dance vary greatly as you can see from the examples given above. The common theme across the various styles of Brazil's dances does seem to center around telling a story. Each dance has a historical background and tells a story of a group of people during a specific time in Brazil's history. It's interesting to note that musical dramas and forms of exercise have been born out of the original dances that came from the Portuguese, the African slaves, and others who influenced the culture of Brazil.

Brazilian dancing is, in addition to the music of Brazil, the heart and soul of who these people are and how they express themselves.

View the original article here

Brazilian dance moves and song reflect the history of this amazingly diverse country. The choreography of the dances seen in Brazil each tells a unique story about the people of Brazil in years gone by.

Each dance style has its own flavor, rhythm, and dance moves.

Dance, like music, is very much a part of the Brazilian culture. It's rare to hear music in Brazil without seeing some sort of dance that goes along with the music. Music and dance are naturally associated with Brazil and the people who call Brazil home.

The term Afro Brazilian dance refers to the types of dance seen in the country of Brazil. Capoeira is referred to as an Afro-Brazilian form of dance as well as Samba. Afro-Brazilian styles of dance have become very popular in the last several years as a form of exercise. There are schools dedicated to teaching the moves and music associated with these forms of dance, which can be found around the world in addition to the country of Brazil.

An explanation of Brazilian styles of dance would not be complete without mentioning Capoeira. Back during the days of slavery in Brazil, the slaves would fight amongst each other. When they were caught, the slave owners would punish both of the offenders, which the slaves thought was unfair to both sides, so they figured out how to cleverly mask the appearance of actual fights between themselves. Instead of just all-out fistfights, they created capoeira, movements that looked like dance to the outsider, but in actuality was a real fight between two men. The rules: you may not use your hands, but may exact blows to the other person using your feet, heads, legs, and heels. Handstands and cartwheels were also incorporated into the fighting stances. The fights were even accompanied by music to make it seem more like dance! Today, not only Brazilians, but also people around the globe practice this form of Brazilian dance for exercise.

The Coco dance is thought to have originated in the Quilombo dos Palmares during the years of slavery in Brazil. When slaves had to break apart coconut shells, they would do so by forcefully knocking two coconuts together. A rhythm seemed to develop when many slaves were knocking coconuts together and out of that sound came the dance referred to as The Coco. The modern day Coco dance has replaced the sound of the coconuts knocking together with clapping. Both women and men in a circle perform the dance.

Samba dance is a significant element of Brazil's culture and is the dance most people think of when they hear the term Brazil and dance in the same sentence. When African slaves were brought to Brazil, they were forced by the government to practice Christianity and actively prevented from practicing their own religious customs. Samba dance was the way African slaves found they could express and practice their own religion by throwing parties, with hopes that the Portuguese government wouldn't figure out what they were doing. But, once the police did figure out the slaves were practicing a religion other than Christianity, the parties were shut down. The slaves found another way to preserve the samba dance and rhythms! They cleverly combined the dance moves into other forms of music and dance, which eventually gave birth to schools for samba around 1888 once slavery was abolished in Brazil. The samba dance was somewhat erotic and regarded as inappropriate by many, but over the years, samba has become popular with all classes of people in Brazil. Samba dance is not just one specific dance, but really a mixture of different dances that are performed by either one single person or by couples.

Brazilians living in Northeast and Northern Brazil sometimes perform this dance around the holiday of Christmas. It's one of the most common dances performed in this area of the country, portraying the realities of the social classes during the colonization of Brazil. This dance is a bit different than some of the other styles of Brazilian dance because it has specific steps and an actual story line complete with a plot and drama. Adults and children can perform the Bumba-Meu-Boi.

The forro is a dance seen mostly in Northeastern Brazil. The music that accompanies this dance is created using a metal triangle, accordion, and zabumba. The origin of this Brazilian dance style has never actually been nailed down, but it has become quite popular with students of college and university age in other areas of Brazil such as the Southeast.

A man and a woman intimately woven together on the dance floor perform Forro. The three types of forro in Brazil include xote, arrasta-pe, and baiao. Each has its own rhythm and feel. The xote is the slowest rhythm of forro whereas the arrasta-pe is the fastest dance style of forro. Baiao is the original form of the dance.

Brazilian music and dance is throughout the country. The styles of music and dance vary greatly as you can see from the examples given above. The common theme across the various styles of Brazil's dances does seem to center around telling a story. Each dance has a historical background and tells a story of a group of people during a specific time in Brazil's history. It's interesting to note that musical dramas and forms of exercise have been born out of the original dances that came from the Portuguese, the African slaves, and others who influenced the culture of Brazil.

Brazilian dancing is, in addition to the music of Brazil, the heart and soul of who these people are and how they express themselves.

View the original article here

The Samba dance Brazil style is a tradition, a custom, the heart and soul of the music and dance throughout the country. It's a Brazilian dance with roots going as far back as the 19th century.

Originally the Samba was a solo dance, but over the years there have been some partner Samba dances that have evolved in different areas of Brazil.

The popular Carnival celebration in Rio de Janeiro is known for the dancing of the Samba through the streets. It's a very quick dance with a lot of fun rhythm that naturally makes your feet and body want to move. Dancers who are proficient at dancing the Samba are called Sambistas. Samba de Gafieira - came onto the dance scene in popular Rio dance clubs called Gafieira, sometime around the 1940s. It's a combination of Maxixe and Polka elements along with some movements taken from the Argentine Tango. It's the most difficult style of Samba because it includes incredibly athletic movements. The steps are based on a short-short-long rhythm. Samba no pe - a basic Samba danced by a single person. The rhythm is a basic 2/4 time, but with three steps included in each measure of music. The body is straight and the steps are done with one leg at a time slightly bent. Tempo for this style of Samba is slow or fast. Samba Pagode - a more intimate Samba dance Brazil style - it's similar to the Samba de Gafieira, but it is slower moving with fewer athletic movements. It was first seen danced in the city of Sao Paulo. Samba Reggae - this Samba dance version originated in Bahia. It's danced to the rhythmic beats of Samba drums and is considered the most popular Samba style dance following Samba no pe. Samba de roda - danced to an orchestra rather than drums and is reminiscent of the capoeira, a dance that is traditionally associated with the ancient Afro-Brazilian capoeira dance. Clapping and singing too accompany this Samba dance. Samba Axe - solo version of Samba dance in Brazil that combines aerobic movements and the steps of the Samba no pe together in a specifically choreographed dance. It's a very energetic dance and tends to create a very excited and charged atmosphere. Samba rock - most often seen in Sao Paulo Latin nightclubs - a unique combination of different dance styles including Zouk-Lambada, Samba de Gafieira, Cuban salsa, and forro.

Rapid steps coming down on the quarter beats of the music along with a sensual rocking and swaying motion of the people dancing the Samba are the two distinctive characteristics of the Samba dance.

There is also a special movement called the Samba bounce action that is associated only with the Samba. It takes quite a bit of practice to master this step and make it appear effortless. It's a dance step that appears to originate through the knees and ankles and move the body effortlessly, and is the signature move of the Samba dance.

The steps attributed to the Samba include:

These basic footwork moves are centered on the three-step move that includes a knee lift and alternating feet moving in a fast-fast-slow rhythm. Sambistas make the moves appear effortless, as if their feet are simply floating across the floor. It's really something to see!

The end of the Samba dance Brazil style is signified by the dancers tossing their heads back dramatically and then putting their arms straight out from both sides of the body. That's how you know the Samba has finished!

The Samba dance originated in Brazil, so it has been part of their culture for many years. The Carnival celebrates the Samba each year, but even throughout the year, you can find the Samba danced in nightclubs, streets, and in backyards. The dance and the music are just a natural part of the Brazilian lifestyle and culture because it crosses the classes and it brings people together.

It is said that Samba connects everyone in Brazil because the poor and rich alike dance the Samba. Some people believe that Brazilian Samba is more important and more ingrained into Brazilian culture than even soccer!

View the original article here

The Samba dance Brazil style is a tradition, a custom, the heart and soul of the music and dance throughout the country. It's a Brazilian dance with roots going as far back as the 19th century.

Originally the Samba was a solo dance, but over the years there have been some partner Samba dances that have evolved in different areas of Brazil.

The popular Carnival celebration in Rio de Janeiro is known for the dancing of the Samba through the streets. It's a very quick dance with a lot of fun rhythm that naturally makes your feet and body want to move. Dancers who are proficient at dancing the Samba are called Sambistas. Samba de Gafieira - came onto the dance scene in popular Rio dance clubs called Gafieira, sometime around the 1940s. It's a combination of Maxixe and Polka elements along with some movements taken from the Argentine Tango. It's the most difficult style of Samba because it includes incredibly athletic movements. The steps are based on a short-short-long rhythm. Samba no pe - a basic Samba danced by a single person. The rhythm is a basic 2/4 time, but with three steps included in each measure of music. The body is straight and the steps are done with one leg at a time slightly bent. Tempo for this style of Samba is slow or fast. Samba Pagode - a more intimate Samba dance Brazil style - it's similar to the Samba de Gafieira, but it is slower moving with fewer athletic movements. It was first seen danced in the city of Sao Paulo. Samba Reggae - this Samba dance version originated in Bahia. It's danced to the rhythmic beats of Samba drums and is considered the most popular Samba style dance following Samba no pe. Samba de roda - danced to an orchestra rather than drums and is reminiscent of the capoeira, a dance that is traditionally associated with the ancient Afro-Brazilian capoeira dance. Clapping and singing too accompany this Samba dance. Samba Axe - solo version of Samba dance in Brazil that combines aerobic movements and the steps of the Samba no pe together in a specifically choreographed dance. It's a very energetic dance and tends to create a very excited and charged atmosphere. Samba rock - most often seen in Sao Paulo Latin nightclubs - a unique combination of different dance styles including Zouk-Lambada, Samba de Gafieira, Cuban salsa, and forro.

Rapid steps coming down on the quarter beats of the music along with a sensual rocking and swaying motion of the people dancing the Samba are the two distinctive characteristics of the Samba dance.

There is also a special movement called the Samba bounce action that is associated only with the Samba. It takes quite a bit of practice to master this step and make it appear effortless. It's a dance step that appears to originate through the knees and ankles and move the body effortlessly, and is the signature move of the Samba dance.

The steps attributed to the Samba include:

These basic footwork moves are centered on the three-step move that includes a knee lift and alternating feet moving in a fast-fast-slow rhythm. Sambistas make the moves appear effortless, as if their feet are simply floating across the floor. It's really something to see!

The end of the Samba dance Brazil style is signified by the dancers tossing their heads back dramatically and then putting their arms straight out from both sides of the body. That's how you know the Samba has finished!

The Samba dance originated in Brazil, so it has been part of their culture for many years. The Carnival celebrates the Samba each year, but even throughout the year, you can find the Samba danced in nightclubs, streets, and in backyards. The dance and the music are just a natural part of the Brazilian lifestyle and culture because it crosses the classes and it brings people together.

It is said that Samba connects everyone in Brazil because the poor and rich alike dance the Samba. Some people believe that Brazilian Samba is more important and more ingrained into Brazilian culture than even soccer!

View the original article here