Start taking Latin dance classes if you want to take part at the next Carnival i
Posted by CesarMuler on July 2nd, 2013
Samba is the most popular Latin dance, and also the most enjoyable dance style. It is a dance of Brazilian origin, with roots originated in Bahia and Africa (coming from the African slave trade, and the traditions passed through generations after practicing this trade). With the passing of time, samba has become a symbol of Brazil and, of course, a symbol of the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro; later it developed throughout the world and today it is practiced by many people who love this dance style and who take Latin dance classes. Considered one of the most popular Brazilian cultural expressions, samba has become an icon of Brazilian national identity. You can also learn how to properly dance samba if you take up dance classes.
All continents can be found in samba. The steps are from Africa, the swaying of hips is from Latin America and the rhythms come from the Indian parts of the world. Or maybe it's vice versa, who knows, because this dance was discovered hundreds of years ago during which numerous civilizations have moved their belly button ostensibly on its rhythms. You only have to listen to the music carefully and let your feet dance.
Men and women dance samba in different ways. Women dance by constantly and symmetrically moving their legs, and by twisting the hips and shoulders, thus creating a dance that makes their whole body vibrate. Men perform the same movement of the legs, but without movements of the pelvis and shoulders. They dance around women, jumping, spinning and kicking their heels with their palms.
The Carnival in Rio is the greatest show on Earth. Passion and enthusiasm reach their highest levels each year at this event, whose popularity is surpassed locally only by a football championship. The event is not only an occasion for celebration for the whole world. The organizers want to offer tourists the chance to discover the true culture of Brazil during the four days of the carnival.
The carnival is the result of a hard work. Samba schools’ students prepare intensively for the show in the smallest details. They take dance classes and prepare for the show throughout the entire year. Each dance school chooses a theme that is presented through the costumes, the allegoric chariots, the music and the dance steps. Latin dance classes start to pay off when you take part at the outstanding party. Huge sums are invested every year. The most involved in organizing the show are the people from the poor neighbourhoods of the metropolis; people who often have no water and no electricity, eloquent proof that appetite for life cannot be bought. In parallel with the parade, street festivals take place. However, extravagance does not reach the same levels here. Samba music, a unique Brazilian music, resounds from all over the city.
If you want to go to the next carnival in Rio, you should start Latin dance classes now. Find the best dance instructor and attend as many dance classes as you can.
