Video post: How to samba
Do you know how to samba? You should not be surprised to know that this clueless and somewhat awkward gringo doesn’t have a clue, so you can calm down if you thought I was was going to show you a video of me giving it a try.
Contrary to popular opinion, not all Brazilians are passistas (expert samba dancers) either. In fact I’ve seen a few Brazilian bloggers who have posted the following:
I find this message comforting. If not all Brazilians know how to samba then it seems perfectly acceptable that I don’t have a clue either.
However, I have just spent a few minutes checking out some instructional videos and it turns out it may not be completely impossible. Take a look at this clear demonstration:
How to Samba
Simple right?! OK, so let’s take a look at someone sambando in the wild! I did quite a bit of filming at the bloco on Sunday – especially once the crazy rain came down. When I looked over the footage yesterday, one person jumped out at me. I don’t claim to be an expert, but I’m pretty sure the girl in the green shorts is doing it right!
Samba in the rain from Eat Rio on Vimeo.
Looking at that I start to think maybe it is impossible after all…
I love the badge “No, I don’t know how to samba”. Just love it. This girl in the video lesson makes it seem so (deceivingly) easy :)
It does look easy in the video doesn’t it? I am going to try it tonight – my downstairs neighbours are going to hate me! :D
I have Mais que nada playing in my head right now
Ooh, nice! The Jorge Ben original or the Sérgio Mendes & Brazil ’66 version? :)
Ui, link pro meu blogueto, que bafo ! Estou de greve, fui sequestrada por disco voador, fui buscar um mocoto ali na esquina… Brigada de toda forma pela apoio, um dia eu volto. Ha !
Heh heh heh! Nos vamos esperar com paciencia! :)