How to Warm Up to Dance the Samba

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 let that stop you. You can learn how to do the Samba with this free dance lesson.

However, like so many classic dances, there has been a melting of old and new. Recently, samba has emerged has a hip-shaking good time in the night clubs of the world. If you are looking to spice up your samba dancing, this video series is perfect for you. Our expert, Yolanda Travis, shows you how to add some flare to your samba dance steps. Learn how to combine advanced moves for a rocking dance routine. So, come on. Get your dancing shoes on, and learn how to dance the samba today!

Video Transcript

"Hi, my name is Yolanda Travis and on behalf of Expert Village. Today I'll be teaching you how to Samba. Today I will teach you four different steps you can do in Samba. I will teach you twist turns the forth step, the back step also today with me I have a new student who will also learning Samba and I have Diana. Let's begin with a little warm up so let's first open our legs with your right leg so you are just shoulder length. What you want to do is use your right arm and reach to your right for eight counts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 and back to the center. Then reach to the left, eight counts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 to the center. You are going to reach up and go on your toes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 back down and go back on flat footed. So let's begin by turning our body to the left and a launch position and hold this for eight counts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 to the center. Open up and you launch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 to the right 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 to the center."