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Learn Gafieira Samba in Brisbane

Samba de Gafieira Brisbane with Smooth Latin GrooveGafieira Samba is one of Brazil's most beautiful dances, blending European and African influences with a taste of a uniquely Brazilian “malandragem”. Clean structure of Smooth Latin Groove's Gafieira Samba, together with our special focus on leading and following techniques, will have you on the dance floor in no time at all! Cheeky, yet stylish and elegant, Gafieira Samba encourages both playfulness and grace. It is loved for its energetic movements, its spirited connection between dance partners, and its entwining, Tango-like movements. Many consider it the 'Brazilian Tango', but Gafieira Samba's more relaxed posture pre-empts broodiness and makes it a softer, happier dance. We think you will also fall in love with (and maybe to) Gafieira Samba. In fact, we're certain of it.

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Difficulty Level
Medium

Class duration
1 hour

Class Progression
Gafieira Focus One is perfect for newcomers to Gafiera Samba, this class starts you from scratch. If you have previous Gafieira dance experience give us a call on 3848 2001 to find the right class mix for you!

When is it on?
See our timetable for Gafieira Samba class days and times.

What others said about Smooth Latin Groove:Testimonials

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The word samba comes from ‘kusamba’ which means ‘to pray’ or to invoke favour of the gods through rhythm, song and dance. Gafieira Samba takes its name from Rio de Janeiro’s popular, urban nightclubs called gafieiras.
 

Music
Gafieira Samba was born in pre-war Rio de Janeiro, taking on the rowdiness of the lower-class maxixe balls and refining it with Tango and Bolero elements. It fuses a number of different styles of Samba with Latin Jazz and Big Band sounds. With its link to the annual Carnival in Rio, Samba is widely viewed as Brazil’s national music and has come to symbolize racial and social harmony.

SLG's music page has our favourite Gafieira Samba CDs.

Where?
Smooth Latin Groove
'Air - Conditioned Studios'
474 Ipswich Road Annerley

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Ali
I found that learning to dance from Ian and the SLG team made it easier for me to socialize with people of different backgrounds and different languages, and I could have fun while learning the art of Latin dance.
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Donna
Classes at Smooth Latin Groove are sensationally superior to others. The classes are Fabulous Fun and Fine Moves! Ian is particularly patient and a terrific teacher! We laugh a lot whilst practicing our marvelous moves! Exercise has never been so energizing and enjoyable. Smooth Latin Groove is absolutely amazing!
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Matt
As a single guy with no dance experience I was nervous as hell at the first class. Now I can’t get enough. I’ve meet some great people, had a lot of laughs and look forward to each session. Cheers to Ian and Desley for their excellent work!
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