Feathers Getting Down (SAMBA) - Image: kingjn

Feathers Getting Down (SAMBA) - Image: kingjn


Since the start of the 19th century, Brazilian lively and amazing Samba Dance has got attention from all around the lovely planet for its thrilling steps, enthusiastic music, rhythmical beats and fantastic costumes. The term ‘Samba’ encompassed many different rhythms, tunes, drumming and dances of various periods and areas of the Brazilian territory.

The Rio de Janiero Carnaval Samba Parade 2013 in the Sambodromo. Image by kingjn on flickr
The Rio de Janiero Carnaval Samba Parade 2013 in the Sambodromo. Image by kingjn on flickr

Colors of Samba Dance from Brazil are really so lively and so amazing. The dance simply follows the beat of the music and can go from average pace to very fast. Men dance with the whole foot on the ground while women, often wearing heels, dance just on the balls of the foot. Professionals may change the steps slightly, taking 4 steps per measure instead of 3, and often add various arm movements depending on the mood of the music.

A Samba Dancer from Brazil with passions and zeal
A Samba Dancer from Brazil with passions and zeal

The Samba Dance performers pick astonishing colors in costumes along with brilliant feather styles. There are numerous pieces of feather headdresses including the tails of ostrich, nandu or roosters. The females normally wear bikinis, ankles, wrists, necklaces and arm bands.

A Samba Dancer in Orange headdress and costume - Image by Alan Feebery
A Samba Dancer in Orange headdress and costume – Image by Alan Feebery

Colors of Samba Dance from Brazil are really so lively and so amazing as they’ve become popular all around the world.

Helsinki Samba Carnival - Image: godzax
Helsinki Samba Carnival – Image: godzax

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