https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb A Brazilian Dance en-us 2022-05-19 18:03:10 UTC 2022-06-14 01:09:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f483.png zarachowdhury https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2191802519 2022-05-19 18:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2191802519 zarachowdhury https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2191810525 2022-05-19 18:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2191810525 zarachowdhury https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2191813411 2022-05-19 18:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2191813411 zarachowdhury https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2191816375 https://youtu.be/qJ043GpvyGs]]> 2022-05-19 18:27:49 UTC https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2191816375 zarachowdhury https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2191828298 There aren't specific songs used in this Samba Dance, but samba music is known for its characteristic rhythmic patterns, emphasis on melody, relatively simple harmonies, use of African percussion instruments, and use of Portuguese-language lyrics. ]]> 2022-05-19 18:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2191828298 zarachowdhury https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2199588642 When you listen to the background music of a Samba Dance, you probably would be able to hear a bunch of different instruments being played. Some of these instruments include: the tamborin, the snare drum, the agogo bells, the surdo, the Ganzá, the Cuíca, the timbal, and many more!


]]> 2022-05-25 15:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2199588642 zarachowdhury https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2199608659 Costumes worn in the Samba dance usually expose dancers' torsos, legs, arms,and shoulders. This not only complements the dramatic and intense Samba dance, but also serves a purpose in preventing dancers from becoming overheated. Samba costumes are often elaborate and utilize bold, vibrant colors. Accents and embellishments are key, and may consist of sequins, rhinestones, beads or faux jewels, metallic shimmer, floral pieces, fringe, and feathers.]]> 2022-05-25 16:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2199608659 zarachowdhury https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2210603085 Here is a timeline of Samba (some major events).]]> 2022-06-03 22:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2210603085 zarachowdhury https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2220041001 The music of Brazil are just as socially diverse and culturally mixed as its people are. Yet this dance specifically has emerged as a national cultural expression. Its combination of heterogeneous music and cultural influences has enabled it to symbolise the buoyant/cheery/happy diversity of the country itself.]]> 2022-06-13 23:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2220041001 zarachowdhury https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2220054711 Samba dance is performed in many different places for many different reasons, from being a nice dance to perform at a little gathering to being a happy and exciting dance being performed in a big carnival. But did you know that the Samba Dance has a strong association with Carnival in Rio de Janeiro? This carnival has been held every year since 1723.]]> 2022-06-13 23:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2220054711 zarachowdhury https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2220122283 Unfortunetly I didn't put in a video of me trying some samba dance moves because I felt that they weren't good enough to be posted. But instead here are a few facts about the Samba dance to make up for that question! :)

-Samba is the official music of Brazil, making its dance pretty popular
-Each of Brazil’s states has its own Carnival Parade that lasts one week, during a national holiday. The event is so big that 14 cities across Brazil have their purpose-build Sambadrome.
-Samba schools are cultural but also economic and social institutions, providing for families and communities, who dedicate their lives to them. A traditional Samba school has on an average 4000 members.
-Samba rock is a genre of samba that is traditional samba music with elements of rock and roll.
-Some of the important instruments used in samba are repinique, Caixa, Surdo, Agogo, Ganza, Pandeiro and Chocalho.
-Drums used in samba are made out of very light materials, which makes it possible for the artists to carry them around!
-The carnival parade of Rio de Janeiro carries on for around six days, if not more.]]> 2022-06-14 01:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2220122283 zarachowdhury https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2220126311 Like how I mentioned in the "Importance of Samba Dance", the overall expression from this dance is a cheery and happy dance that includes a lot of energy. And when you see a large carnival performing Samba, you'll see how colourful and cheery the place looks and how energetic all of the dancers look. ]]> 2022-06-14 01:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/zarachowdhury/s0v4ra6skrmp3lgb/wish/2220126311