Modern Samba Dance Steps

Want to learn samba dancing? In these free dance lessons, learn how simple samba moves, steps, and turns with the help of professional samba dancers.

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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!

About the Expert

Yolanda Travis is an expert in dancing Samba. She became interested in Latin Dancing early in life. In 2007, she tried out for Oba Oba International Samba Group. Once there, she became even more passionate about dancing, and she then opened up her own dance club. Here, she dances hip hop, belly dancing, and other forms of popular dancing. She is a dancer and model. Yolanda has been a dancer in two music videos.


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