BRAZILIAN DANCES
=> Samba: hails from ancient African beats and customs. For some time, the upper class Brazilians viewed this form of dance as being lewd and obscene, forcing the lower classes to perform the dance in private. It was during the 1920's that the Samba became very popular, and evolved in terms of its styles and its more widespread acceptability.
=> Capoeira: this dance is believed originally to have been a form of martial arts that was also accompanied by music. It too has its roots in the African cultures. The dance that has developed out of this art, therefore, has a number of movements that are similar to the strikes and kicks of a martial art.
=> The Lundu: although this dance form was most popular during the 1600's and 1700's, it remains a common, well-loved art. It is accompanied by the guitar, piano and drums and often includes castanets.
=> The Forro: one of the more varied dances in terms of the different styles. It is particularly popular in Northeastern Brazil, and is a synchronised set of movements that need to be danced with a partner. It is conducted to music that includes the use of the triangle and accordion in its composition.