Samba shouting is one of the ways to express the dancer's feelings and passion for music with the samba voice. It originated from African-American residents in Brazil and evolved from their drums and shouts in dance. With the passage of time, samba shout gradually evolved into a unique art form and became an important part of samba dance.
The samba shout is usually started by the leader or dancer, and then all the dancers join together to form a unified shout of the whole dance company. It can not only help the dancers maintain a unified rhythm, but also add passion and vitality to the whole performance. The rhythm and melody of samba shout usually echo the rhythm of music and dance, which is compact and powerful.
The specific content and form of samba shout will change due to different dance groups, different dance styles and different music. However, there are some common samba shouts that can be exemplified. For example, in the opening part of samba, dancers may shout "? Hello, samba! " Samba time! Such shouts are aimed at arousing the enthusiasm and excitement of the dancers.
When dancing samba, dancers may respond to the sound of specific drums or other instruments to drive the rhythm of the whole dance. For example, when a drummer plays drums, dancers can continuously shout out the sounds of "toc-toc-toc" or "bum-bum-bum" to imitate the rhythm of drums. The purpose of shouting like this is to echo the drums and make the dance more full and powerful.
Besides, in the climax of samba, dancers will also convey their passion for music and dance by shouting. They may shout out some words expressing joy and excitement in a high-pitched voice, such as "alegria" or "viva". This kind of shouting can make the whole performance more energetic and enthusiastic.
Generally speaking, samba shout is an indispensable part of samba dance. It not only plays a role in unifying the rhythm in the dance, but also conveys the dancers' feelings and enthusiasm for music and dance through shouting. The style and content of each dance troupe and dancer may be different, but it is always one of the manifestations of samba vitality.