I chose Brazil for my term paper because I have always been secretly fascinated with the
mysterious name, “Brazil,” the culture, the accents, the music and dance. I learned a few things that I
did not know prior to the research such as the connection between Brazil and African slaves. I grew up
believing everyone in Latin America was only Latin just like I thought all Europeans were only white
until visiting and there were Africans there as well. I also learned that the Samba was not the only dance it
was just one of the most popular included in a long list of different genres of dance. We will explore
more history of Brazil along with music and dance as we journey through Brazil.
The Capital of Brazil is Brasilia and documents …show more content…
Folk dance Bumba Meu-Boi performed at Christmas in the Northeast and Northern
Brazil is choreographed with a story and performed by adults and kids. This dance shows reality of
social class during colonization. Forro Northeastern dance with music using metal triangle accordion and
zabumba can be an intimate dance for couples or a dance for college kids. The types of forro are
xote- slow, arrasta-fast and baiao- original form. Carimbo or Lambada, large drums are used to play the
music for this folk dance from Africa with a little Portuguese and European influence.
Originated in Eastern Amazonia and dominates as a sensual dance with half naked female artists.
Jongo is directly associated with African culture as Samba carioca was heavily influenced by Jongo.
Jongo was brought to Brazil by Bantus. This dance along with the music is animated by improvisational
poets and is normally a symbol accompanying the dances. Baiao also known as “baion” from the state of
Bahia in Northeastern Brazil gives Luis Gonzaga the credit for discovery of this dance. This
dance is very influential within Brazilian music. Baiao instrumental is a music form based on …show more content…
This dance started in the Northeast badlands (buzzle.com) as they hit the sand during the
dance. Batuque is a circle dance for Africans to share their culture with each other and others.
Samba de Roda is a traditional Afro-Brazilian dance performed as informal fun in a circle. People in
Bahia prefer to dance instead of doing some of the other popular activities. (buzzle.com) Afoxe is
considered the “Dance of happiness,’ as slaves brought Afoxe to Brazil a symbol tribal celebration with
dance, color and music (buzzle.com). Frevo dance performed in the street of the carnival of Olinda in the
northeastern part of Brazil. Dancers are colorful, carry small umbrellas, there are no vocals and the focus
is on rhythm, dance steps with fast walking and sound of instruments (buzzle.com). Zouk Carribean
and Lambada Zouk are other two forms of the dance Zouk. Originated in Porto Seguro and is heavily
influenced by African, French and English cultures. It is considered a beautiful dance with the mix of
these cultures and has touched the world (buzzle.com). Mozambique Ballet is a warrior of black
mysterious name, “Brazil,” the culture, the accents, the music and dance. I learned a few things that I
did not know prior to the research such as the connection between Brazil and African slaves. I grew up
believing everyone in Latin America was only Latin just like I thought all Europeans were only white
until visiting and there were Africans there as well. I also learned that the Samba was not the only dance it
was just one of the most popular included in a long list of different genres of dance. We will explore
more history of Brazil along with music and dance as we journey through Brazil.
The Capital of Brazil is Brasilia and documents …show more content…
Folk dance Bumba Meu-Boi performed at Christmas in the Northeast and Northern
Brazil is choreographed with a story and performed by adults and kids. This dance shows reality of
social class during colonization. Forro Northeastern dance with music using metal triangle accordion and
zabumba can be an intimate dance for couples or a dance for college kids. The types of forro are
xote- slow, arrasta-fast and baiao- original form. Carimbo or Lambada, large drums are used to play the
music for this folk dance from Africa with a little Portuguese and European influence.
Originated in Eastern Amazonia and dominates as a sensual dance with half naked female artists.
Jongo is directly associated with African culture as Samba carioca was heavily influenced by Jongo.
Jongo was brought to Brazil by Bantus. This dance along with the music is animated by improvisational
poets and is normally a symbol accompanying the dances. Baiao also known as “baion” from the state of
Bahia in Northeastern Brazil gives Luis Gonzaga the credit for discovery of this dance. This
dance is very influential within Brazilian music. Baiao instrumental is a music form based on …show more content…
This dance started in the Northeast badlands (buzzle.com) as they hit the sand during the
dance. Batuque is a circle dance for Africans to share their culture with each other and others.
Samba de Roda is a traditional Afro-Brazilian dance performed as informal fun in a circle. People in
Bahia prefer to dance instead of doing some of the other popular activities. (buzzle.com) Afoxe is
considered the “Dance of happiness,’ as slaves brought Afoxe to Brazil a symbol tribal celebration with
dance, color and music (buzzle.com). Frevo dance performed in the street of the carnival of Olinda in the
northeastern part of Brazil. Dancers are colorful, carry small umbrellas, there are no vocals and the focus
is on rhythm, dance steps with fast walking and sound of instruments (buzzle.com). Zouk Carribean
and Lambada Zouk are other two forms of the dance Zouk. Originated in Porto Seguro and is heavily
influenced by African, French and English cultures. It is considered a beautiful dance with the mix of
these cultures and has touched the world (buzzle.com). Mozambique Ballet is a warrior of black