International Paso Doble
This rythmic Afro-Brazilian dance has been adapted for modern ballroom dancing around the 1920s. Samba is noted for its distinct style of movement, which incorporates both Latin hip motion and the signature “Samba Bounce”. Samba melodies are highly syncopated, featuring call-and-response singing accompanied by a percussion ensemble. Carnival samba, a solo version of the dance, is danced in Brazil carnivals to this day.
Musical Information
Tempo: 48-50 measures per min / 96-100 beats per min
Timing: 2/4
Rhythm: 1 a2, 1 a2 (accent on downbeat)
Syllabus
Newcomer
Stationary Samba Walks
Whisks
Promenade Samba Walks
Rhythm Bounce
Volta Movements
Traveling Bota Fogos
Criss Cross (Shadow) Bota Fogos
Bronze
Bota Fogos to Promenade Position and Counter Promenade Position
Criss Cross Voltas
Solo Spot Voltas
Foot Changes
Shadow Traveling Volta
Reverse Turn
Corta Jaca
Closed Rocks
Silver
Open Rocks
Back Rocks
Plait
Rolling Off the Arm
Argentine Crosses
Maypole
Shadow Circular Volta
Gold
Contra Bota Fogos
Roundabout
Natural Roll
Reverse Roll
Promenade and Counter Promenade Runs
Three Step Turn
Samba Locks
Cruzado Walks and Locks