LUIGGI JAVIER JULIANO BARRAIntermedio 1

DANCES OF BRAZIL

The dance of Brazil, is the result of the fusion of various elements from three main sources: indigenous, African and European.The Samba is a kind of danced music born in Brazil, where it is the national dance, is distinguished by its great joy, and the use of different melodies and movements.The samba is danced during festivals and popular celebrations like the carnival in Rio of Janeiro, which is the largest party in Brazil. In the Samba require a precise movement of the pelvis. This movement is very difficult to do so, but without it, the Samba loses all its grace.

Capoeira is an acrobatic dance with elements of fighting. It is said to have its origin in colonial times, when Africans were meeting to practice fighting moves with dance steps disguised to avoid detection by the soldiers. Now a popular dance in many cities in Brazil and is also one of the most famous dances abroad.