and moves of the original authentic Lambada. Any student who attempts
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Loose weave cotton is advised. Lightweight raincoat and rainhat are a
Lambada will taught as originally choreographed, created, and danced
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must. Flat flex dance shoes as used in the original Kaoma videos are
mandatory. High heels, hard heels, hard soles, tap plates, shoe
strings, open toes, etc. are forbidden. Lambada is a very exciting fast
to undermine the authority of the instructors will be immediately
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paced dance and requires that one be in excellent physical condition.
A mis-step or slip can easily result in serious injury. Like other athletes,
bada classes and functions worldwide. Regardless of qualifications all
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instructions. Corruption of the steps, rythm, or style will simply not be
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males are required to wear hardcup athletic supports, no exceptions.
tolerated. Instruction fees shall not be refunded. Satisfactory
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Jewelry, long hair braids, hair acessories, long fingernails, hair
completion of the Lambada Basic course is required to qualify for ad-
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extensions, bracelets, rings, watches, ankle kerchiefs, ankle garters
mission to the Lambada, Danca Elegante classes.
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Students should take advantage of every opportunity to practice
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bicep garters, earrings, belly button adornments, piercing jewelry
Club assistants will be available to help students with their practice after
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class hours. Students will all be assigned to a random classroom.
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to the dance experience. The professors will be unable to give personal
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time and attentive during class. All clubs will be learning an identical
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Satisfactory completion of both courses does not entitle you to the rank of
routine to original music and include all basic steps including thigh dips.
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Grand Master. The rank of Grand Master can only be awarded by a triad
The professors will determine the length of each lesson segment to devote
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of Grand Masters. Do not ask for or assume that you are entitled to
to teaching, practice, and rest. Instructors will set the pace and determine
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the rank. Skill, Rythm, Smoothness, Elegant Moves, and practise may
the skill level you have achieved. Each student will receive a minimum of
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someday attract the attention of a Grand Master but your love of the dance
35 hours of lesson time and 114 hours of elective practice time attended
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their lessons as well as preparing attendance records and noting skill level.
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should be your only motivation to excell. Toe points, leg lifts, and
One of the goals is to advance the student skills to dance troupe levels.
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gymnastics are not part of Lambada, Danca da Vida or Danca Elegante.
After 6 days of lessons and practice you will be ready to take part in a
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Badges of rank recognize responsibility, discipline, hard work, and skill.
simply choreographed costumed show.
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Do not wear them until awarded.
There are at least 4 basic methods of performing 'the whip', with varying
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degrees of exertion. You will be taught the full range of methods but for
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6 days of accelerated instruction including
at least 35 hours combination instruction/ practice/ rest periods and
24 hour availability of the clubroom facilities for practice with two
in the videos. All students must complete the Lambada Basic course to
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escorted from the premises and barred from all future Escola Lam-
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qualified dance assistants in attendance. Class size is restricted to 60
students.
Passport / Visa requirements vary depending on country of origin..
An acceptable credit card.
The Lambada is danced on the front of the foot, with knees bent as if one
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Be in top physical shape to take advantage of the class and practice time .
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Car rental and licence, insurance requirements.
Innoculations. Some innoculations are two stage. Check with your doctor.
Your travel preparations should begin 90 days in advance. Brasil requires
that visa work from americans be completed 90 days in advance.
necklaces, earphones, cell phones, i-pods cannot be worn or carried.
Alcohol, tobacco, drugs, profanity, and childish behavior shall not
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whenever clubhouse space becomes available after and before classes.
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attention during class, therefore it is very important that students are on
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by qualified assistants. They will be correcting and aiding the students with
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is a Jaguar gracefully and quietly hunting in the rain forest. It's a good idea
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be tolerated. Offenders will be immediately expelled without refund.
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unlearn bad habits and mis-steps and to establish the proper rythm, steps,
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students must refrain from showing off or performing beyond the
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obvious reasons you will employ only the gentlest methods at the school.
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to practice this method to improve the balance and the strength of the foot
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The professors will circulate among the clubs and add their own nuances
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Including sashes, kerchiefs, earrings, bicep garters, ankle garters, bracelet,
Professors may wear whatever accessories they wish as signs of rank,
This is not a fashion show. Adornments can cause injuries to a partner.
rings, necklaces, etc..
Clothing and accessories.
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