Brazilian Samba de Gafieira

Samba de Gafieira is an elegant partner styled ballroom dance which is based on the samba musical rhythm, however it is different from International Ballroom Samba. Interested in our Brazilian Samba de Gafieira classes?

It can be danced to various types of samba rhythms; the most appropriate ones being Bossa Nova, Choro or Samba Canção. This beautiful dance has created its own identity after much influence from other dance styles such as Tango and Bolero. It originated in the 1930s as a social dance in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and through the years it has evolved to becoming a samba style that is known for its grace and cheeky playfulness!