International Style Latin – Beginning Samba Figures

Beginning Samba Figures places several forms of basic movement together for comparison. Natural and reverse basics are followed by their alternative forms; progressive and outside basic movements are then considered alongside progressive and outside alternatives. This concentrated treatment gives viewers more than a single basic pattern to revisit.

Whisks to the right and left and Samba Walks in promenade position complete the named figure selection. The characteristics introduction and demonstration of figures provide context around those foundations. For students or teachers returning to early Samba work, the programme’s value lies in the relationships among these basic movement forms.

Course Contents

Characteristics of Samba:

• 1) A. Natural Basic Movement, B.Reverse Basic Movement
• 2) A. Natural Alternative Basic Movement, B. Reverse Alternative Basic Movement
• 3) A.Progressive Basic Movement, B. Progressive Alternative Basic Movement, C. Outside Basic Movement, D. Outside Alternative Basic Movement
• 4) Whisks Right and Left,
• 5) Samba Walks in Promenade Position,
• Demonstration of Figures