Flagship of Brazilian popular culture and national identity, this originally African dance, floods the streets of the main cities in Brazil. After visiting this charming and friendly country one can´t avoid to make its try but don´t get depressed if after exhausting attempts you can´t make it, these people just have the rhythm in their veins.

True that Brits where never famous for own dancing skills, but even in grey and chilly London you can have a Brazilian taste and travel for some hours to this vibrant country.

30 year-old London School of Samba offers weekly classes at Waterloo Action Centre. Besides having significant doses of laughs it is a perfect activity to keep you fit. Every Sunday evening you can try to improve your dancing moves no matter which level of expertise you have reached as they offer different classes.

The School also takes part in Notting Hill Carnival and other samba shows around town, so besides getting to know Brazilians better you can also delight British people with this enigmatic tradition.