Samba originates from Brazil where it is a national dance.  Many versions of the Samba - from Baion (pronounce:  Bajao) to Marcha - are danced at the local carnival in Rio.  To achieve the true character of the Samba a dancer must give it a gay, flirtatious and exuberant interpretation.  Many figures, used in the Samba today, require a pelvic tilt action. This action is difficult to accomplish, but without it the dance loses much of its effect.

Samba has a very specific rhythm, highlighted to its best by characteristic Brazilian musical instruments: originally called tamborim, chocalho, reco-reco and cabaca.

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