Samba
Samba originates from Brazil where it is a national dance. Many versions of the Samba -from Baion (pronounce: Bajao) to Marcha- are danced at the local carnaval in Rio. To achieve the true character of the Samba a dancer must give it a gay, flirtatious and exuberant interpretation. Many figures, used in the Samba today, require a pelvic tilt action. This action is difficult to accomplish, but without it the dance loses much of its effect.
Before 1914 it was known under a Brazilian name "Maxixe" . The first attempts of introducing samba to European ballrooms are dated 1923-24, but it was after the World War II when samba became a popular dance in Europe.
Samba has a very specific rhytm, highlighted to its best by characteristic Brazilian musical instruments: originally called tamborim, chocalho, reco-reco and cabaca.
| Enrique Iglesias | "Bailamos" |
| Ricky Martin | "La Bomba" |
| Cafe Latino | "Esta Es La Musica" |
| Eveo | "Cacacucaca" |
| Ritmo Latino | "Esta Loca" |
| Warp 9 | "Whammer Slammer" |
Large file, but worth the wait!
Chris and Jamaica
at the UCSD Competition 2001
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