rio de janeiro's musical and artistic culture is especially receptive to new elements, quick to incorporate them into what is known, and creating an innovative rhythm or style - dança de salão, or ball room dancing, is not exception and, including but not limited to the symbolic dance of samba.

perhaps due to the geographical proximity to argentina, a popular ball room dance in rio is tango, however many other dances are practiced in rio.

samba de gafieira is a playful dance, fun to experience and fun to watch, while the passionate and romantic routine of    chá-chá-chá was quick to get the interest of the public.