Brazilian dancing contains many elements that
are derived from Africa, and Portugal. The Brazilian dancing is performed along
with a partner. There are many types of Brazilian dance including samba,
carimbo, and forro.
The samba dance is a rhythmical dance that is
performed since the 1800s. The Samba dance consists of a series of steps. The
Samba no pe requires the dancers to bend the knee while keeping the body
straight.
During the performance, the dancer only move
the feet a few inches. Samba dancing is often performed by girls that have
young age. The performer will dance according to the music beat. Men dancers
never wear shoes while the women dancers often wear high heel shoes. Samba de
Gafieira dance is performed during the 1940s. Samba Pagode has similar dance
steps with Samba de Gafeira. However, Samba de Gafeira involves less acrobatic
movement.
The Carimbo is a Brazilian dance that involves
the use of large drums. Carimbo refers to drum in the native language. Carimbo
dance is originated from the northern region in Brazil. The drums that are used
in the Carimbo dance is called Carimbo drum. The carimbo dance has many
elements of the African, and Portuguese. The female dancers will wear a gauzy
skirt during the performance. The dance receives the influence from the
Caribbean. The styles in Carimbo dance that reflected the influence of the
Caribbean include Kompa, Zouk and meringue. The French/Spanish styles are also
shown during the carimbo dance.
Lundu used to be a dance of the Africans that
are brought into Brazil to work as slaves. The Lundu dance becomes well known
throughout Brazil starting from the 1600s. The music instruments used in Lundu
dance include the guitar and piano. Drums are also played during the Lundu
dance performance.
Forro is derived from the northeastern region
in Brazil. The Forro dance shows several influences of the European classic
folk styles. The Chula style is prominent throughout the Forro dance. Forro
dance is performed during the Festa Junina that is held every year. Festa
Junina is a culture festival that is celebrated by the Catholics. During the
Sao John's day, many people will gather around to watch the Forro dance. The
term Forro is derived from forrobodo. Forrobodo means commotion or great party
in the local language. During the Forro dance performance, you will observe a
group of people playing the accordions and triangles.
