samba dancers
Brazilian rhythm movers
Samba dancers are performers of samba, the Brazilian dance characterized by rapid footwork, hip movements, and rhythmic body isolations.
The term typically evokes carnival dancers in elaborate feathered costumes and headdresses: The samba dancers led the parade through the streets of Rio.
Professional samba dancers train extensively in the dance's precise techniques and cultural traditions.
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- RioBrazilian coastal city, shortened
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- body glitterCosmetic sparkle for skin
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
rhythm · hips · headdress · Brazil · percussion · glitter · costumes · drum circle · parade · street party · swaying · tambourine · sultry · barefoot · shimmer · drums · passion · beads
- parade participantsmarching band, floats, drum majors, majorettes, baton twirlers
- Rio CarnivalRio Carnival, parade, carnival queen, pageantry, parade floats
- paradesparade, marching bands, parade floats, floats, parade float