Brazilian dance contains many elements that come from Africa, and Portugal. The Brazilian dance is performed with a partner. There are many types of dance including Brazilian samba, forró and carimbo.

The Samba dance is a rhythmic dance, is performed since 1800. The Samba dance is a series of steps. Samba does not require PE dancers to bend the knee to keep the body straight.

During the performance the dancers move their feet only a few inches. Samba dance is often performed by the girls in this age group. The performers will dance to the beat of the music. Male dancers do not wear shoes, while the dancers to wear high-heeled shoes often. Samba de Gafieira dance performed during 1940. Samba Pagode with dance steps such as Samba de Gafeira. However, Samba de Gafeira result in a less acrobatic movements.

The Carimbo is a Brazilian dance that includes the use of large drums. Carimbo concerns in the mother tongue drum. Carimbo dance from the northern region of Brazil come from. The drums used in the dance is, Carimbo Carimbo drum. Carimbo dance has many elements of African and Portuguese. The dancers wear a veil Rock during the performance. The dance takes the influence of the Caribbean. Carimbo of dance styles that reflect the influence of the Caribbean are Kompa, zouk, and meringue. French / Spanish during the dance styles are also shown carimbo.

Lundu used to a dance of the Africans brought to Brazil to work as slaves. The dance Lundu known in Brazil since 1600. The musical instruments in the dance Lundu also used the guitar and piano. The drums are also played during the dance Lundu.

Forro comes from the Northeast of Brazil. Forro dance show various influences from the classic European folk styles. The style is evident in Chula Forro dance. Forro Dance Festival is held every year during Junina performed. Junina Festival is a festival of culture, which is celebrated by the Catholics. In Sao John Day, gather to see many people around the dance Forro. The term comes from Forro forrobodo. Forrobodo mean confusion or big party in the local language. During the dance Forro, there is a group of people playing the accordion and triangle.