History and Characteristics of Samba
The Samba is a lively Brazilian dance which was first introduced in 1917 and became a popular ballroom dance in Brazil in 1930. The style of Samba is to bounce steadily and smoothly in 2/4 Meter. It is said that Samba was introduced to the U.S. in 1939 by the late Carmen Miranda.
Samba music should have a rolling or bouncing feeling. The rhythm will be 1 & uh 2 &.