Samba dance is very popular in all over the world. This is most popular and excited festival of Brazilian Samba dance during the street festivals and celebrations. The festive style and mood of the dance has kept it active and popular to this day. Samba is a fun dance that fits most of today's popular music.
The Samba music rhythm has been danced in Brazil since its commencement in the late 19th century. There is really a set of dances, rather than a single dance, that define the Samba dancing scene in Brazil. Thus, no one dance can be claimed with assurance as the "original" Samba style. Another most important stream of the Samba dance besides the Brazilian Samba dancing styles is Ballroom Samba which differs extensively.
Brazilian Samba Dance Steps
Samba dance steps are sultry and exciting. Even though some Samba dances are performed solo, this dance can also be performed with a partner. Once you get the timing and the steps, you will steam up the floor.
Samba Counts
If you want to know how to dance Samba, you need to be aware of a few basic steps. The forward basic step is all you need to get started with this dance form.
Basic Forward Samba Step for the Man:
The basic forward step begins with the Samba dancers facing one another. The man steps forward on the first count with his left foot and shifts the weight to that foot. On the next uh beat, he brings his right foot to meet the left foot. The weight on the right foot should be on the ball of the foot only.
Basic Forward Samba Step for the Woman
The woman does the same steps as the man but in reverse. She starts with her right foot and steps backward, putting all of her weight on it.