Samba - Latin Dance Class

The Samba is an animated (exciting n lively) dance with a strong characteristic rhythm. It originated in Africa and was taken to Brazil by the African slaves sent to work on Brazilian sugar plantations.

The slaves mixed with the indigenous Indians who worked with them at the plantations and when there was something to celebrate, danced with them. Gradully the dance lost its ritualistic nature and eventually became the Brazilian national dance. The subtle beat and the interpretative nuances of Samba soon took center stage in street dancing cafeterias and ballrooms until it became the dancing soul of Brazil. In fact it is said that if a Brazilian doesn't known how to do the samba there is something wrong either his head or his legs.

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Cinderella School of Ballroom Dancing

Welcome to the Cinderella School of Ballroom Dancing. Ballroom dancing is as romantic as it is enjoyable. For years the world’s greatest romantics have known that the best way to a lady’s heart is to sweep her across the dance floor. Think of all the countless number of relationships that would have never started without the world’s best ice breaker; "May I have this dance?".

The romantic properties of dance are a secret that all good dancers enjoy. For men, being able to recognize the rhythm of the music and having the confidence to walk across the floor and ask a lady for that dance is social prerequisite. For ladies, they will always be in demand as a partner, once they master the grace, poise and styling.In fact, a recent survey shows that most women prefer a night of dancing to flowers or chocolates for St. Valentine’s Day.

The word ballroom denotes a room where balls, that is, formal social dances may be held. Balls were important social events in the days before radio and television. The word ball is derived from the Latin word ‘Balare’ which means to dance. Ballroom dances are grouped into two categories, Standard & Latin.

A distinguishing feature of the Standard dances is that the partners dance in close hold and never in separation, unlike the Latin dances, which are often danced in separation and in coordination between the partners. The standard category consists of the Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot & Quick step; while the Latin ones are the Rumba, Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Jive & Paso Doble.