Tell me about Samba:

Samba originated in the shanty towns of Brazil brought there by African slaves. Today it captures the heart and soul of the country and stands as an icon of Brazilian national identity. It encompasses a range of styles, from the fast samba (batucada) played and danced in the Rio Carnival, to the funkier samba reggae favoured in Salvador and north-eastern Brazil.
It’s synonymous with the Rio Carnival, where it is largely danced as a traditional, solo dance. In other countries it has become a partner dance and since 1956 it’s become a standardised ballroom dance.

Is it for me?

Samba is a lively and fun dance, characterised by simple forward and backward steps and rhythmic hip movements. Although it looks impressive, it’s actually not as hard as it looks. It’s a good dance to learn as it’s easy to pick up enough to start, and once you’ve started, you’re likely to get hooked pretty quickly. With London hosting Europe’s biggest street carnival, you’ll have a great opportunity to dance samba in the streets without having to fork out for a return flight to Rio!

What else do I need to know?

Dress: Casual and comfortable

Cost: Free with TasterLab.com (normal cost £5-£10 per class)

Great for: Meeting people, having fun without needing to drink a lot

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