Samba

Samba Lessons Vaughan

Do you want to find out more about Samba Vaughan classes? Many of our existing students enjoy Samba lessons in Vaughan.  At our dance studios we teach men and womans classes in Samba dance.  If you’re looking for samba classes, or samba lessons in Vaughan, Arthur Murray is the place to be! Sometimes called the South American Waltz, the Samba pulsates to a unique Latin rhythm.

Samba History:

It is a lively, rhythmical dance, sometimes referred to as a Samba, Carioca, a Baion or a Batucado. This national dance of Brazil became the rage of its society in the 1930’s but began as an exhibition dance in Paris in 1905. Movie star & singer Carmen Miranda, is credited with making the dance popular in the U.S. in the early 1940’s.

Characteristics of Samba Dancing

Walking steps and side steps are the basic components of Samba dance lessons in our Vaughan and area studios. The major characteristic of the Samba is the vertical bounce action. Steps are taken using the ball of the foot. Knee action along with body sway and “pendulum motion”, in the accomplished dancer, is made to look effortless and carefree. If you give our samba lessons in Vaughan a try, you’ll notice that the difference is mostly in the tempo played since the steps in all three dances are very similar. The style is to bounce steadily and smoothly in 2/4 meter.

Samba Music:

Today’s Samba music is influenced by Jazz and Latin rhythms. It is written in 2/4 or 4/4 time. The music is festive and fast paced with a sound associated with Rio’s Carnival. The basic count is “Slow a Slow” or “1 & 2”.

Samba songs and artists include:

  • One Note Samba, by Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • Macarena, by Los Del Rio
  • Copacabana, by Barry Manilow
  • Quando, Quando, Quando, by Engelbert Humperdinck

Samba classes in Vaughan will improve the flexibility of the body and help achieve easy movement and lightness. The Samba rolling action teaches the body to be supple. To move lightly, quickly and smoothly without effort takes study but only at the start. Although considered a good exercise, Samba classes should be danced smoothly and in a relaxed manner giving the appearance of effortless movement. Vaughan Samba lessons will help you master the techniques.

If you’re interested in other Latin ballroom dance lessonsSalsa classesTango lessonsMambo dance classesRumba dance lessonsMerengue dance lessons, or Cha Cha dance lessons may be for you!

Samba Lessons in Vaughan

Don’t wait another day to learn how to dance. Contact us at Arthur Murray to get started with Samba classes in Vaughan. It really will change your life! Interested in other Latin dance classes in Vaughan? Go back to list of ballroom dances.

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Come out and dance! We’ll make you feel completely at home in our friendly atmosphere. All skill levels are welcome. Come on your own, or with a partner. No obligation!

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