Samba (Brazilian dance) by many Samba schools in Brazil. Pagode-like events have dated back to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with the emergence of urban Samba in Rio de Janeiro. Samba Axé is a solo dance that started in 1992 during the Brazilian Carnival season in Bahia when the Axé rhythm replaced the Lambada. For years it became the major type of dance for the North east of Brazil during the holiday months. The dance is completely choreographed and the movements tend to mimic the lyrics. It's a very energetic kind of dance that mixes elements of Samba no pé and
Oro (eagle dance) Oro (eagle dance) Oro, also known as Proleta or Montenegrin Oro (), is a type of imitative folk dance originating in the Dinaric region of the Western Balkans. According to the Geographical Journal: The name 'Oro' derives from the dialectal form of the Serbian word 'Orao', meaning 'Eagle', referring to how the dance is performed to resemble the movements of an eagle. In Herzegovina the dance is known as 'Proleta', which in Serbian means 'Flight', also referencing the style of dance. The symbolism of the eagle is likely to originate from the medieval Serbian Empire, who's crest was a double-headed