Learn
Hot Brazilian Samba &
Axé for Beginners.. Great for the ladies and guys
body movement. Samba can have great benefits for your
fitness and other latin type dances too. Learn
Latino dance movements like; latin funk styles (j lo,
beyonce
& shakira), Samba step, Axé, improving your
style and hip movement which will give you a great introduction
to Samba & Axé.
Level: Open Level, for beginners & beyond. Great
for people who haven't done samba & Axé
before because this set of classes will be completely
new, you can also join in at any week.
Partners?: This style is not a partner dance, it a solo dance, this
is a great social class that will push your fitness!
What is Samba? - A syncopated, smooth dance style which was invented
in the late 1800s as part of Brazil's carnaval celebrations.
Carnaval sambas were typically performed by large percussion
ensembles, and were an expression of Brazil's West African
heritage. Later on, in the 1920s and '30s, samba became
increasingly complex, as writers such as Ary Barroso
transformed it into a pop style, blending African rhythms
with European melodies.
Carnaval - Brazil's annual national Lent celebration,
known for its colorful parades, wild street parties,
and awesome live performances by large samba "schools."
Similar to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, though Carnaval
takes place all across Brazil, and different cities try
to top each other with their insane partying; in recent
years it has become a more regimented, controlled event...
But, still... what a party!
Axé - (a-shay) A contemporary
Afro-Bahian pop style, incorporating samba, rock, soul
and other musical influences.
Samba Axé Onda Onda routine from Marcela & Vikki
performing at the Danza Fiesta Salsa party in
Salsa Latina Studio Christchurch New Zealand
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