The history of International Samba:
History and Background of International Samba.
Dance Music for International Waltz
_:Samba Tropical
Sapiel il CD 2: Todo Ritmo
Dancehouse Latin 7 :Shake It (51 MPM)
_: Carlito Samba
Samba Syllabus Outline
Couple Demonstration
- To Music
- To a Teaching Count
Couple Technique
- Dance Position
- Leading
- Following
- Musicality
Leaders Pattern
- Alignment of Steps
- Timing
- Musicality
Followers Pattern
- Alignment of Steps
- Timing
- Musicality
International Samba Patterns:
Bronze Level of Social Dancing:
The Bronze Patterns can be danced in a crowded environment, or on a small floor.
The patterns are simpler and easier to lead/follow with a new acquaintance.
Bronze I dance figures
The Bronze Samba introduces the bounce action and use of feet ankles and knees. Try to obtain some of the bounce action in the core of the body, avoiding excessive lift in the knees. Stretch through the feet and extend the trailing leg.
1) Samba Basic
Couple:
Technique
Leaders:
Demonstration
Technique
Followers:
Demonstration
Technique
2) Samba Whisks
A good pattern to add moderate head shaping and arm styling for the lady.Couple:
Technique
Man's Pattern:
Demonstration
Technique
Lady's Pattern:
Demonstration
Technique
3) Samba Progressive Walks
For styling to to hold in place for floorcraft and avoiding collisions
Couple:
Technique
Man's Pattern:
Demonstration
Technique
Lady's Pattern:
Demonstration
Technique
