Samba
Course
In London
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Location
London
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Different dates available
An opportunity to learn about samba, its steps and its music. Samba is the expression of hope, freedom and unrestrained joy at being alive, best summed up by the magic of carnival, where everyone can feel and look like a king or queen, even if for just one day! No partner required.
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About this course
Demonstrate improved motor co-ordination and memoryUse increased knowledge of Samba steps and vocabularyFeel a greater sense of rhythm while dancingGain a sense of the happiness and freedom that Samba dance can bring you.
Students should come dressed appropriately for dance. A comfortable top/t-shirt and trousers/skirt that allow movement (no jeans). Comfortable shoes with or without heels and must slide easily. For warm up and cool down section it is recommended to bring trainers or flat shoes with a solid sole.
You will be taught by a professional dancer with a solid choreographic knowledge and several years of performance and teaching in the UK and overseas. Students will work as a group and sometimes individually. No work is required outside of the class.HEALTH CHECKYou may or may not be asked to participate in rigorous activity from time to time. Please consider whether you could do this, if you are in any doubt consult a medical practitioner.
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Subjects
- Dance
- Music
Course programme
Starting with a warm up and stretching you will learn the basic Samba steps, basic co-ordination (which can be useful to any style of dance) and finish with a relaxing cool-down.
You will be introduced to all the different styles of Samba dance while enjoying the fantastic sounds of Brazilian music. From the incredibly sensual and fast ‘hip shaking’ of the female ‘Passista’ through the roughish ‘gangster-like’ moves of the male ‘Malandro’ to the twirling, swirling ‘Baiana’ known as the mother of carnival.
You will also experience Samba music that has developed under western influences and became popular at the edge of millennium such as Samba rock or Samba with Hip Hop. Samba dance is extremely diverse, with many characters and roles.
Additional information
Samba Improvers or try Tango Argentino or Charleston.
General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00.
See the course guide for term dates and further details
Samba