If you're interested in learning to dance, you might want to learn to dance Samba.
Brazil chose to make samba the official dance of the country, and samba-style dancing is very trendy right now. There are actually several different dances that fall under the samba style, and they're all very rhythmic and lively. Samba dancing can be great fun and great exercise!
Latin and Jazz musical influences, as well as the traditional Brazilian ones, can be found in today's samba dancing music. To be appropriate for samba dancing, music should be written in 2/4 or 4/4 meter. Songs with rhythmic beats and a festive, fast-paced tune work best for samba style dancing.
To learn to dance samba, you must first learn how to count the samba beats. To count the samba, think one-uh-two, three-uh-four, with the 'uh' falling between the beats. Counting this way allows you to incorporate the quick, rhythmic actions of the samba dance styles.
When moving to the beat, stay on he balls of your feet and don't drop your heels on the 'uh' count, or you'll fall behind. Side steps and walking steps are the basic moves in samba dancing. Vertical bouncing is also a fun part of dancing the samba. 
The back and front step is a great step to master when beginning to salsa. To do this dance step, start by stepping forward with your left foot. Bring the right foot up beside the left and tap, then step back again with the right. Bring the left foot back beside the right, tap, and step forward again. Continue stepping back and forth while swaying your hips.
A good dance step to know when doing the samba is the conga movement. To conga, start by extending your left leg out to the side. Shift your weight slightly onto your left foot, and then shift it straight away back to the right. This should cause your hips to sway side-to-side. After the shift move, return your left leg back to center. Then, repeat the move by extending your right leg out, shifting slightly, and returning your right foot back to center.
When you learn to dance samba, it is important to choose a song with the right rhythm and timing. Several great choices are Quando, Quando, Quando by the classic Engelbert Humperdink, Copacabana by artist Barry Manilow, or Macarena by the group Los Del Rio. These songs will get you moving!
