Samba is a Brazilian dance and musical genre originating in African and European roots. The word is derived from the Portuguese verb sambar, meaning "to dance to rhythm." It is a worldwide recognized symbol of Brazil and the Carnival and is the national dance of Brazil, it is considered to be one of the most popular Brazilian cultural expressions, the samba has become an icon of Brazilian national identity.
The Samba is danced in 2/4 time however there are three steps to every bar, making the Samba feel like a 3/4 timed dance.The Samba music rhythm has been danced in Brazil since its inception in the late 19th century. There is actually a set of dances, rather than a single dance, that define the Samba dancing scene in Brazil; thus, no one dance can be claimed with certainty as the "original" Samba style.
