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Maxixe (dance)
The Maxixe, which was often known by many different pronunciations, was a type of two-step dance that was

first introduced into Rio De Janeiro around the late 1860s and early 1870s, it originated from a style of

Afro-Brazilian dances. It wasn't very popular at parties or with people who enjoyed dancing, who

danced and especially not with their partners, some composers used the dance's nickname, the

Brazilian Tango to get people to dance. The maxixe had two different versions to it, the fast and slow.

The original which was faster and more upbeat was a type of future samba, very happy

and cheerful. The slower version was more methodical, to match the tempo of the music, and it was used as a

way to try and sell more music because unlike the faster Tango it could be danced to any type of music. The

Brazilian maxixe could be performed with any type of two-step dance and it was perfect for different cultures

who were full of life and excitement.