Samba Dance Classes (Latin American Dance Style)
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| Medium of instruction: | English |
In International style Latin dancing, the Samba is one of the five Latin competition dances.
JDeveloped in Brazil during the 19th century, the Samba is considered the dance of celebration and joy at Carnival celebrations in Rio. Lively and rhythmical, there are many types of Samba dances, just like there are many types of Samba music. Ballroom partner Samba, one of the popular Latin dances in ballroom competitions, is made up of many different South American dances mixed into one. In Brazil, a Samba dancer is known as a Sambista. Before Samba became a ballroom dance style, there were many styles of partner dances as well as solo Samba dances. As with the solo Samba, partner ballroom Samba has a quick beat that requires fast footwork. Over the years, the Samba has incorporated elaborate tricks, turns, and acrobatic feats into its basic set of figures. The main characteristics of the Samba are rapid steps taken on quarter beats and a rocking, swaying motion of the dancers.
Samba History
Introduced in 1917, the Samba wasn’t adopted by Brazil as a ballroom dance until 1930. In Brazil, Samba is mostly danced solo, and remains especially popular during celebrations of Carnival. The festive mood of the dance is responsible for its continued popularity. In International style Latin dancing, the Samba is one of the five Latin competition dances.
Samba Action
The major action of Samba, the “Samba Bounce Action,” gives the dance its unique look and feel. The Samba Bounce Action is a gentle, rhythmic action felt through the knees and ankles. Samba dancers must strive to make this action appear effortless and carefree…it should never be exaggerated. This bounce action is quite difficult to master, but really adds to the overall character of the Samba.
Distinctive Samba Steps
The basic footwork of the Samba includes fast, three-step weight changes with a slight knee lift, led with alternating feet. The basic rhythm is "quick, quick, slow, and."
Samba Rhythm and Music
Samba music, with its distinctive rhythm, is highlighted by original Brazilian musical instruments, including the tamborim, chocalho, reco-reco and cabaca. Samba is danced to music with a tempo of about 100 beats per minute. The fast and energetic rhythm of Samba music encourages spontaneous dancing, such as in the streets during a Carnival celebration.
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Wed, Fri |
Not Specified | Powai, Mumbai (Registered Office) | Evenings | Price On Request |
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Not Specified | Vile Parle East, Mumbai (Branch) | Evenings Special weekday batches are available for... more | Price On Request |
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Not Specified | Worli, Mumbai (Branch) | Evenings | Price On Request |
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Not Specified | Vashi, Mumbai (Branch) | Evenings | Price On Request |
Mumbai, Vile Parle East (Branch):- mahila sang bldg, subhash road, Near garware Vile Parle East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Mumbai, Worli (Branch):- Suite No 12, Municipal Industrial Estate, Opp Lady Ratan Tower, DainikShivnerMarg Near Four Seasons Hotel, Behind Big Bazaar (Phoenix Mills) Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Mumbai, Vashi (Branch):- FrAgnel Tech Coll- 4th floor seminar hall Near Vashi bus depot, Sec 9A Vashi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Conrad Coelho's Dance Academy
First Internationally (ISTD) Certified Teacher for Latin American and Modern Ballroom Dance in India.
Established in the year 2006, we are a multi-locational Dance Institute operating at Worli (south mumbai), Vileparle East, Powai and Vashi (navimumbai).
Catering to dancers of all ages and skill levels, we offers dance lessons in an array of Latin American, Modern Ballroom and Club Dances such as Rumba, Cha Cha, Jive, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and many more! Thus providing you with a unique meld of classic and contemporary dances; that will surely have you feeling cool while moving hot!
While at the base we are a team of professional dance teachers we always want people to have fun with us! Thus we not only emphasize on technicality but also ensure our students go home smiling.
Our motto being
“Strive for excellence… Have fun reaching there!!”
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The art of dance is the art of self-expression, self-acceptance, and self-nurturing. To dance is to inhabit a world in which people of all shapes, sizes, ages and ethnicities are united in the freedom of movement, the beauty of music, and the power of personal transformation. It’s about living in the moment —a moment in which pleasure peaks and everyday cares and worries drift away.
Fall in love with dance and you may just fall in love with yourself. For where there is dance, there is life. A Great Life.
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