Welcome to Sambazina.com where we are dedicated to the sharing of Brazilian culture through the teaching of Brazilian dance rhythms in New York City with Marizete from Rio de Janeiro. Marizete specializes in Samba de Gafieira (Samba Partner ), Samba no Pé (Samba Solo), and Forró. Vamos manter o SAMBA aqui em Nova Yorque para podermos curtir a nossa cultura brasileira e matar as saudades do nosso Brasil! "Quem dança é mais feliz!" Dance more, have fun, enjoy life! Beijos, muito samba e energia  --- Marizete	Everything from Brazil is hot in New York City right now, Brazilian fashion (we don't need to mention all the top Brazilian models), Brazilian soccer, the caipirinha (the national drink of Brazil) capoeira (a Brazilian martial art) and none more than Brazilian dance. New York has been called the "Capital City" of the world and Rio de Janeiro has been called the "Rhythm Capital" of the world. This is where Brazil meets New York City. What better way to improve your life in New York than by dancing samba and feeling as happy as the Brazilians do? What better way to get in complete shape? What better way to lose weight, be more physically active, listen to great music and meet a diverse new group of friends. In one night you can take yourself away to Rio, loosen up that body that sits in a desk in front of a computer all day long, and swing your hips to some of the hottest music in the world. Sambazina is powered by Marizete who teaches both partner samba, forro and individual samba solo. There is a beat, style and music for everyone. You will learn some Portuguese, one of the most beautiful languages in the world when spoken by a carioca (someone from Rio) and even get in better shape. What could be better than that?
Marizete back home dancing with her friends from Viradouro Samba School in Rio. Brazilian Dance Styles: A Brief Introduction Samba no Pé (Samba Solo) It is a dance done individually and most well known as the dance that is done in the carnival parades in Rio de Janeiro. Samba Solo is also danced on the streets and in the clubs in Rio/Brazil. Samba de Gafieira  (Samba Partner) It is a partner dance that comes out of the ballrooms of Rio de Janeiro in the 1940's. It's name comes from the Gafieira, the name of the nightclubs in Rio de Janeiro. Samba de Gafieira is different from International Samba and has its roots in the Maxixe (predecessor of the samba), and other European dance styles. It is a fun and beautiful social dance that can be danced (with the exception of fast carnival songs) to all kinds of samba songs, such as Bossa Nova, pagode, samba canção, choro and other hot-paced sambas.	Marizete and her friend Egídio Bento, her first ballroom dance teacher in Rio. He is her inspiration to share Brazilian dance to others. Forró A dance out of Northeast Brazil. It is danced all over Brazil, and even in New York City. Some people say that the word "forró" comes from the English words "for all", which meant that everyone was welcome to the parties organized by the English, who were building roads in Northeast Brazil, and holding parties for their Brazilian employees. But the word "forró", probably comes from the word "forrobodó", which meant the popular parties powered by music, dance and "cachaça". A Forró band is usually comprised of an accordion, a zambumba (drum), and a triangle. In New York City you can dance Forró, listen to great music, and mix with Brazilians many nights during the week.
Any questions, thoughts, ideas, please feel free to contact us at Marizete@sambazina.com or 201-452-5059