The Lambada

Lambada is a dance from Pará, Brazil. The dance became internationally popular in the 1980s, especially in Latin America and Caribbean countries. It has adopted aspects of dances such as forró, salsa, merengue, maxixe and the carimbó.

Above is the "Llorando Se Fue" music video, the most popular lambada song.

This style is generally a partner dance. The dancers generally dance with arched legs, with the steps being from side to side, turning or even swaying, with a pronounced movement of the hips. At the time when the dance became popular, short skirts for women were in fashion and men wore long trousers, and the dance has become associated with such clothing, especially for women wearing short skirts that swirl up when the woman spins around, typically revealing 90s-style thong underwear.

The major thing about lambada was the clothing: super provocative and revealing.

It was also called 'The Forbidden Dance'.

This dance got even popular in 1990, when Miss USA Laura Harring starred in the drama film "The Forbidden Dance", film which focused primarily on the lambada.

My favorite part of the movie -->

This dance was viewed as extremely provocative, and mainly danced by 'cheap' women with 'no self-worth'.

Nowadays it's a classic Latin and Caribbean style dance you can hear at every dance club.

Personal favorite!!

Information from: Wikipedia.org, IMDB.com.

Pictures from: Google Images.

Videos from: Youtube (users: mrclabel, stevenhonse)