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A type of slow Samba rhythm from Brazil that became popular in North America during the 50's.

 

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What is this dance?

Suzy-Q It is a figure in which the hands are clasped in front of the body at knee level with the body poised forward from the waist and the dancer moving sideways with the arms swinging in opposition. It was popularized by Vaudeville Entertainers and used in many types of routines eventually achieving most of its fame when it was incorporated into tap routines at the Cotton Club in Harlem in the 30's.

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