"What ballroom dance, recognised by the World Dance Council in the category of ""International Latin"", comes from Brazil?"
Samba (ballroom dance) is also possible to dance ballroom samba with flamenco, zouk, and other South American rhythms. Samba (ballroom dance) The international ballroom version of samba is a lively, rhythmical dance with elements from Brazilian samba. It differs considerably from the original samba styles of Brazil, in particular it differs from Samba de Gafieira, a partner type of Samba in Brazil. As a ballroom dance, the samba is a partner dance. Ballroom samba, even more than other ballroom dances, is very disconnected from the origins and evolution of the music and dance that gives it its name. Most steps are danced with
World Latin Dance Champions the major professional DanceSport countries. Unofficial world championships were held, usually in Paris, by several organisers pre-World War II. Some of these events included one or two Latin dances in the same competition as ballroom dances. As these events had no official standing, they are not noticed here. There is one earlier international Latin dance championship; it started in 1953 at the Elsa Wells International Dance Championships in London (see International Latin American Dance Champions). Both series have continued annually. World Latin Dance Champions This page lists the official World Champions – Professional Latin of the World Dance Council (WDC).