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The Samba | Roots in Africa, A Flowering in Brazil
The Samba is a Brazilian dance with African roots and is today recognized around the world as a symbol of Brazil in general and urban Rio de Janeiro in particular.
The samba was born and developed in Rio by former slaves who migrated from Candy land in the northeast at the end of the 19th century.
The form came into contact with, and was subsequently incorporated into, other genres that played in the city at that time (e.g., polka, the maxixe, the lundu, and the xote).
From this mixing of culture, history and peoples, the form acquired a completely unique character and Brazilian’s called it “The Samba.” It is today an icon of Brazilian national identity.
Below, Danila & Nuria Kartashov, owners and operators the Kenilworth New Jersey Arthur Murray Dance Studio performed the Samba at the studio’s “Getting to Know you Party” on January 8, 2010.
Danila is originally from Russia where he started dancing at age 5. A former Moscow Closed Champion, he moved to the States where he met Nuria, originally from Spain and a former member of the Guzman Ballet Company. Soon they started their partnership.
Competing throughout the US and Canada. They have won the titles: Arthur Murray World International Latin Champions, Manhattan Dancesport Championships, Caribbean Dancesport Classic (Puerto Rico), Florida State Dancesport Championships, San Diego Dancesport Championships, California Star Ball Championships, finalist at the USA National Championships, Ohio Star Ball, La Classic du Quebec (Montreal), International Grand Ball Championships, Yuletide Ball Championships, Dessert Classic Dancesport Festival, San Francisco Open Championships, and many many more.
Danila & Nuria Kartashov husband are Certified Examiners by the World Professional Dance Association.
The goals of the New Jersey Arthur Murray Dance Studios is to help the beginner (and more experienced) dancer get out on the dance floor on their own as soon as possible. Their dance instruction teaches the dancer not only specific dances, all instruction focuses on teaching the dancer the skills they need to learn any dance.
They offer a complimentary private lesson in all of their New Jersey Dance studios. They’ll talk to you about your goals — whether social dancing or competitive — and evaluate your skills. They’ll then customize a program that matches the student’s unique needs, level of experience, and schedule.
All programs include group classes, private lessons, and special dance practice parties. During group lessons, dancers learn new dances, meet fellow students, and dance with a variety of partners. In private lessons, dancers receive personalized instruction in styling and technique. Finally, at their practice parties, dancers have fun and practice what they’re learned under the guidance of studio instructors.
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