Brazil is truly the nation of music and dance. Spend a few days there and you will see how deeply rooted this is in the Brazilian culture. Some dances are well known, such as samba that has become a national symbol, while others remain under the radar. read more
Popular dances in Brazil are in general very regionalized, and only some of those regional traditions achieved wider fame all around the country, especially those from more central, media-savvy regions like Rio de Janeiro (here samba is the obvious example). Dance is very important in Brazilian folk culture. read more
Brazil is a land of many popular dances that contain the elements of African, Portuguese and European dance forms. Samba, Carimbo, Capoeira, Forro, Coco, Cacuria, Jongo,Lundu and other dances are some of the famous dances of Brazil. Here is an account of the origin and evolution of these dances. read more
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However, there are some dances that Brazil is known for, with a brief list of them as follows. Related Articles. History of Brazilian Dance; Brazilian Dance Music; Types of Latin Dances; The Samba. Samba is what most people associate with Brazil when it comes to dance. The word originates from"semba", which is from the African Bantu language. read more