Man's Reverse Samba Step

Series Summary

There is rarely a more enjoyable form of therapy than dancing. Hearing music and letting it manifest itself through movements seems to set everyone at ease. One form of music that really makes one want to move is Samba. With its classic drum beats and quick tempo, it becomes difficult to simply sit still. Samba developed as a distinctive kind of music at the beginning of the 20th century in Rio de Janerio. It was strongly influenced by immigrant populations from the Brazilian state of Bahia. The music later inspired a specific kind of dancing that radiates ease and joy. The Samba Dance is a delight to watch. However, don't just sit there and stare. You too can learn how to do the Samba with free dance instruction.

In this expert video series, let Sarolta Eke teach you the basic steps of Samba. She will walk you through the various moves and turns of this Latin Dance. Also, learn simple choreography dance steps to start you sambaing today! With their help, there is no excuse to wait any longer. So go ahead- put on your dancing shoes!

Video Transcript

"Hi my name is Sarolta Eke, hi my name is Tamas Kassay we are here on behalf of Expert Village we are going to show you how to dance samba. The first step is the basic step it's the samba basic step for men. 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 1 and 2, 3 and 4. The foot position for this step is left foot forward, right foot closes to left foot and left foot in place, right foot back, left foot closes to right foot and right foot in place. Once more left foot forward, right foot closes to right foot, left foot in place, right foot back, left foot closes to right foot and right foot in place. The foot technique for this step is ball flat, ball, ball flat, ball flat, ball, ball flat. 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 1 and 2, 3 and 4. "