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Welcome to this Beginner’s Guide to learn to dance the International Samba! You will start by learning the Top 10 Basic Samba Steps and we’ll build your dance skills from there. Sometimes, when you first start to dance, it may seem so overwhelming because there is so much to learn and understand and of course, do.

For the samba, this is especially true, because it has a variety of timings, and the steps and footwork can be a little more challenging. So, even if you’ve been dancing the Samba for a while, this is still a really good tutorial to reinforce some techniques and skills. You may very well pick up a few extra helpful tips here and there!

In this easy to follow 20 minute latin dance tutorial, you’ll be learning:

1. The Top 10 Basic Samba steps for beginners (We show you the Leader parts and follower parts separately, as well as how to dance these 10 basic samba steps with a partner. )
2. Simple partnering Techniques for Latin Ballroom dancing
3. International Samba Timing and rhythms
4. Common Samba mistakes and how to fix them
5. Basic Samba Technique Tips
6. Tips on leading
7. Samba Timing
8. A basic Samba dance routine that you can practice with these 10 basic steps.
9. How to dance to music
10. & MORE!

For those who want a little more challenge after this, you can check out some other videos such as:

Basic Samba Cruzados Walks (Beginner – Int Tutorial)

Basic Samba Top 5 Mistakes in the Bota Fogo and how to fix them (Intermediate Tutorial)

How to dance Samba Batucada 5 Ways (Advanced Tutorial)

And if this tutorial seems too fast/ too overwhelming for you, no problem! Start with this other How to do Samba Voltas Beginner Tutorial instead – where LiWen shows you the basic volta step very slowly. Remember, this is a new language, so slow down the video, take your time to watch, practice and repeat. Move at the pace that works best for you. Most of all, have fun!

10 Samba Steps you’ll learn in this tutorial (Beginner/ Bronze level):

1. Samba (Reverse) Basic – 1:00

2. Whisk – 2:24

3. Stationary Samba Walk – 3:18

4. Volta – 4:05

5. Bota Fogo – 5:58

6. Under Arm Turn – 7:19

7. Promenade Samba Walk – 8:35

8. Side Samba Walk – 9:45

9. Criss Cross Voltas – 10:48

10. Criss Cross Bota Fogo – 13:04

Basic Samba Routine (with counts): 14:47

Basic Samba Routine (with music): 17:18

Learn Samba Timing – 19:21

Line of Dance (LOD) – 20:49

For each of the above steps, you’ll learn:

A. What the step looks like with a partner
B. Leader’s part
C. Follower’s part
D. Timing of the step with a partner

At the end of the 10 steps, you’ll put it together into a routine and finally dance along with us to music! OH YEAH! Try it out and if it’s too fast and makes you anxious, then just slow it down and do it without music until you’re comfortable with the speed.

There is no hurry for you to learn it all at once. There is a lot of information, and body awareness as well as muscle memory that is required for Partner dancing. So, take your time, create some goals for what you want and start moving!

What is easy? What is challenging for you? Leave us a comment below. And if you have any questions, we’re happy to answer them. 🙂

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Learn to Samba! In this playlist, you will find all of our Samba classes organized by level from beginner to advanced. Learn from a variety of Dance & Co teachers, drill the technique, lose yourself in the grooves, master footwork, bounce action, iconic steps like Batucadas, arm styling and so much more. Are you ready to get started? Hit play! ▶️

Samba Basics - "Basic Timing" w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
The second of five International Latin DanceSport dances, Samba is an intoxicating dance rooted in the heart-pulsing rhythms of Brazil. It is an excellent dance to work on body isolation, musicality, and personality on the dance floor. Sometimes fast and frenetic, sometimes smooth and sultry, onc. ..
Samba Basics - "Alternate Timing" w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
The second of five International Latin DanceSport dances, Samba is an intoxicating dance rooted in the heart-pulsing rhythms of Brazil. It is an excellent dance to work on body isolation, musicality, and personality on the dance floor. Sometimes fast and frenetic, sometimes smooth and sultry, onc...
Samba Basics - "Bounce Action" w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
The second of five International Latin DanceSport dances, Samba is an intoxicating dance rooted in the heart-pulsing rhythms of Brazil. It is an excellent dance to work on body isolation, musicality, and personality on the dance floor. Sometimes fast and frenetic, sometimes smooth and sultry, onc...
Samba Basics - "Batucadas" w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
The second of five International Latin DanceSport dances, Samba is an intoxicating dance rooted in the heart-pulsing rhythms of Brazil. It is an excellent dance to work on body isolation, musicality, and personality on the dance floor. Sometimes fast and frenetic, sometimes smooth and sultry, onc...
Samba Basics - Practice Routine w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
The second of five International Latin DanceSport dances, Samba is an intoxicating dance rooted in the heart-pulsing rhythms of Brazil. It is an excellent dance to work on body isolation, musicality, and personality on the dance floor. Sometimes fast and frenetic, sometimes smooth and sultry, onc...
Katya - Samba Basics: Part 1 - All Levels
This Two-Part class will go over 6 Key Samba moves. Katya breaks down each step and helps you create muscle memory through repetition & practice. Put your new skills to the test with a dance combo at the end! 🔥🦚 All Levels
Music: "Move your feet" by Hugo Correia
Katya - Samba Basics: Part 2 - All Levels
This Two-Part class will go over 6 Key Samba moves. Katya breaks down each step and helps you create muscle memory through repetition & practice. Put your new skills to the test with a dance combo at the end! 🔥🦚 All Levels
Music: "Move your feet" by Hugo Correia
Val - Samba Technical Stamina - Level 1
Dive into the mechanics and fundamental technique of the Samba. Val will work your coordination, footwork, arms, and core! This is a key foundational class to develop proper Samba technique through basic mechanical repetition and exercises. 🛠💯
Beginner - Level 1
Song: Razz my berries - Extreme ...
Maks & Kateryna - "Elevador" - Samba - Level 1
Our dynamic duo, Maks and Katya are back to bring you a FUNdamental samba routine. No partner or experience necessary to groove to this tune, just make some space, turn up the sound and have fun! Beginner - Level 1
Kiki & Koko - "Casualidad" - Samba Technique - All Levels
This quick technique class will go over four distinct Samba steps, the bounce, whisk, botafogo, and batucada. Take this class before doing the "Casualidad" Samba class to warm up, refresh your memory, and prep so you get that perfect Samba look! All Levels
Song: "Casualidad" By Nei Nei
Kateryna - "Fuego" - International Samba - Level 1. 5
A fun and easy basic Samba routine that will solidify your fundamentals while sharpening your technical skills. Kateryna covers timing, footwork, arm styling, this class is perfect if you are just starting out or want to practice your Samba! Beginner - Level 1.5
Maks & Kiki - "Attitude" - Maksimum Vibes - Level 2
A super fun & easy Samba basic routine that will solidify your fundamentals while sharpening your technical skills, all with a big smile!
Beginner - Level 2
Kateryna - Samba Rolls & Arm Styling - Level 2
A class dedicated to the ICONIC Samba move: The Samba Roll! 🌪 Kateryna will also break down Samba arm styling with an easy step by step tutorial that'll have you feeling the dance from your shoulders to your finger tips! 💅Beginner - Level 2
Music: Night Stadium- Earle Belo - epidemic
Maks & Val - Maksimum Vibes: Paso X Samba Medley - Level 2
The boys are BACK 🙌 and they brought the grooves, and the moves to guarantee that you'll improve! This mood lifter upper is the perfect way to break up a hectic week or just let loose after a long day! 😁
Beginner - Level 2
Maks & Kiki - "Mi Swing Es Tropical" - Maksimum Vibes - Level 2
Maksimum Vibes (MV), an ode to Maks and Val (MV) and the vibes they create when they're on the dance floor together. These routines are all about blending styles, moves, and grooves to create a routine that elevates the energy and takes the vibes to max! Max and Kiki blend Samba & Salsa to bring ...
Maks & Kateryna - "Vivir La Vida" - Samba - Level 2
Maks & Katya have prepared an exciting and fun routine for you! This Samba class is perfect for those who have practiced the basics and want to add on to the fundamentals. An upbeat routine to get you moving and grooving!
Beginner to Intermediate - Level 2
Maksimum Vibes - "La Ventana" - Maks & Val - Level 3
The boys are bringing the vacation to you! Open “La Ventana” (The Window), feel the ocean breeze, and get ready to shake, sweat, and smile with Maks & Val & this Latin American vibe! Level 3
Katya - Samba "Stadium Nights" - Level 3
Liven up any day of the week with Katya's Samba combo! Practice your Voltas, Batucadas, and Promenades with this fun fast-paced routine! 🦚
INTERMEDIATE - LEVEL 3
Val & Jenna - "Nobody" - Intermediate Samba - Level 3
Val & Jenna’s sexy samba is guaranteed to make you sweat and smile! Its See their variations of male and female style and get right to it! - Intermediate Level 3
Katya - Samba - Back In Rio - Level 3
Travel to the streets of Rio with this Samba routine! 🌴Perfect after a long day, Katya's choreography is fun, sexy, playful and guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face and a swing in your hips! 😎☀️Intermediate - Level 3
Song: "Back In Rio" By Jay Cano
Maks & Val - "Dejame" - Maksimum Vibes - Level 3
Batucadas, bounce, and body rolls galore! Get ready to Samba and shake that booty! The boys, Maks & Val, will show you beginner and intermediate variations, so you can get to moving and grooving no matter what your level is! Level 3
Val - "Te Esperare" Samba - Level 3
Val is "waiting for you" to join him for a sultry Samba packed with rhythm, bounce, percussion, and more! Get ready for a sweaty Samba that'll make you feel good! 😁🎶
Intermediate - Level 3
Music: Te Esperare - Epidemic Sound
Jon & Oksana - "Cobarde" - Samba Partnering - Level 3
Soft, romantic and sensual, this fun Samba class is perfect for a date night in! Don't worry if you don't have a partner, this class was designed to benefit solo dancers as well. Follow Jon & Oksana to take your Samba skills to the next level! Intermediate - Level 3
Maks - "Bellaquita" Samba Practice - Level 3
Maks goes over a collection of Samba steps to help improve your dancing and get you sweating! Whether you came here for extra practice or a full-body workout, this class is it! 🔥
Intermediate - Level 3
Music: "Bellaquita" By Lawd Ito - Sound Epidemic

Brazilian dance Samba

There is a version that the movements that later formed the basis of samba were invented by black slaves in shackles - it is possible to dance samba literally at one point, without leaving the spot. Samba is an individual or group dance, so it does not imply a partner. Costume for carnival samba: bikini, headdress with ostrich feathers and shoes or boots on a high platform in gold or silver color with rhinestones.

The Brazilian Samba is a very dynamic dance. If we talk about physical activity, then it should be noted that during the performance of Samba the following happens:

maximum aerobic exercise;
participation of most muscle groups;
training of the vestibular apparatus;
development of flexibility, coordination of movements, sexuality;
increased muscle tone, general mood;
increase self-esteem.

Nothing can compare with a woman's confidence in her irresistibility, seductiveness, which grows as you practice Brazilian samba!

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Samba

Samba is an incendiary Brazilian dance that gained popularity thanks to the famous carnival festivities. African and European rhythms are intertwined in samba, which leave no one indifferent. Adults can also learn this temperamental and sensual dance - do not deny yourself the pleasure of mastering its sensual and temperamental rhythm. Dance lessons can significantly raise self-esteem and have a good effect on well-being.

In our sports and dance club you can not only enjoy dancing, but also improve your health through well-thought-out workouts. Adult men and women are invited to classes, classes for couples or one at a time are provided.

Why is it better to choose our club for learning samba?

Beginning samba dancers may not find it particularly easy to master - there are many fast movements that must be performed with precision and confidence. But you should not be afraid - we have skilled and experienced teachers who will make your task easier. Our trainers will be able to select for you an individual training program, designed for the capabilities of a particular student.

Of course, even with the experience of our teachers, you will have to work hard on yourself, but it will not be difficult and very pleasant! You can choose your own convenient time for classes. If the student is busy on weekdays, he will be able to attend classes on weekends. Our club is open 7 days a week, so you can choose a schedule that suits your schedule.

Samba for beginners is not just a dance. In the classes we try to combine sports, art, and just a lot of fun! Come visit us and enjoy your time!

Samba is a unique harmonious fusion of African and European (particularly Spanish and Portuguese) dance traditions. According to official classifications, she is a pair ballroom dance. If you have a very vague idea of the "point" of the dance, let's explain: here the term means temperamental, even unexpected changes in the positions of partners, the mobility of the lower body and a common rather emotional key. To make it as clear as possible: the movements of samba are the operational transfer of the mass of the body by means of extension and flexion of the knees.

The dance is a symbiosis of completely different cultures in their dynamic manifestation: on the one hand, it contains ritual elements of movements that Africans have performed since ancient times, on the other hand, waltz and polka movements are noticeable. At the same time, some sources indicate that samba comes from Brazil.

For a dance composition, it is permissible to temporarily remove oneself from a partner and perform sufficiently bright elements separately.

What distinguishes samba from many other dances from South America (and the whole world)? Syncopation! They are the transfer of a strong musical beat to a weak one and vice versa. No need to get upset and think that it is difficult, and you may not succeed! Thanks to your own ear and the instructions of an experienced coach, you will very quickly feel the unusual rhythms and will navigate them no worse than a professional dancer or musician.

Many different rhythmic patterns are created by a whole set of drums. They form a pleasant melodic sound background, allow you to better navigate the movements and get into the beats. Samba is a mobile dance where movement in a circle is clearly noticeable. Another interesting point: the performance of the elements is characterized by slightly springy movements, organically woven into every step of the dancer.

Thanks to its joyful and provocative mood, samba perfectly cheers up and allows you to restore tone and vitality! Dance requires quite powerful energy expenditures: be sure that soon after the start of classes, you will become much slimmer, fitter and more resilient! The silhouette will take on a clear outline! The movements are so physiological, useful and effective that they have long been successfully used in various fitness areas, aerobic programs, rhythmic gymnastics and even figure skating.

In recent decades, dance has taken over the introduction of popular elements: disco style, hip-hop, rock and roll. These "echoes" are organically woven into the general outline, and do not threaten the "classic" samba to lose its originality and individuality. Whether or not to use them is entirely your choice.

Perhaps, at first glance, the samba movements seem elementary and easy: they really become so, but over time, after long training. Having learned at least a minimum of basic movements, you can impress those present at any event, become the center of attention, increased interest and admiration.

Despite the fact that in Russia the most famous dynamic version of the dance, there are quite calm lyrical versions. Samba is a whole philosophy, like life, it has many faces and is sometimes unpredictable.

Samba is able to bewitch with its beauty and naturalness: you want to look at it, like fire and water, without stopping. Samba is a special spirit, mood, manifestation of love for life. It releases motor potential, and not only strengthens the muscular corset, but teaches you to unconditionally control your own body, to be open and bright.

Samba. What are the benefits of dancing?

Almost everyone wants to learn to dance, but this desire remains a dream for many. The constant lack of time, fatigue and fatigue at work - all this becomes the excuse that "amuses" the soul. If you also do not dare to start classes because of the search for permanent reasons, or the fear of not coping with difficult training, come to our dance and sports club "Insight". Having attended the first lesson, you will surely be able to "find" free time and make sure that with our teachers samba turns into a real pleasure, filled with passion, fire and energy.

Samba dance lessons provide an incredible amount of benefits. With regular classes you will:

— feel your sexuality and confidence;

- you will be able to demonstrate to others a beautiful posture and elegance of the body. During classes, the correct posture is formed, and the body becomes flexible and most attractive. In samba, the back should always be kept straight, so you will get rid of stoop and give a good load to the spine, keeping it in good shape;

- strengthen the heart system. Thanks to dance loads, blood circulation processes are improved, which is reflected in the state of blood vessels and the heart. The brain also benefits, because improved blood supply is also important for this organ;

- get rid of excess weight. By signing up for our classes, you will forget about hanging sides, flabby buttocks, hips and hated extra pounds. Samba dance lessons involve a significant load, thanks to which the dancer will become fit, slender, flexible and healthy.

What is the basis of samba?

Samba dance for beginners is a great opportunity to learn for absolutely everyone. With our teachers, who explain everything in detail and clearly demonstrate each movement, every student will be able to learn how to move beautifully and correctly.

The samba dance has several important features. The main thing in it is the legs, which should be in the sixth position at the beginning. Absolute beginners do not even suspect what is at stake, but it's not scary. All information will be given by experienced specialists in a dosed manner, and you will definitely learn the subtleties of seductive movements.

The basis of samba are:

— rhythm;

- springy movements of the legs, as well as the hips;

- energy.

For the correct execution of springy movements, it is enough to follow a simple rule - to start movements with the supporting leg, bending and then extending the ankle and knee.

At the initial stage in our dance and sports club, the basic elements of dance are carefully practiced. Teachers monitor the correct execution of movements, positions and posture of students, thanks to which the lessons are effective, charging students for further success and harder work.

The samba dance is very dynamic, energetic and full of drive.