This is when DWTS was great, no props, extra dancing and flitting about not dancing half the time. Best Samba I've ever seen in the the last 11 years show has been on. Expertly choreographed by Maks. Mel kept up great, my favorite couple that season. I could watch Maks Samba for forever and a day. Bravo to the camera man capturing Maks's technique,leg action and footwork up close. I love the real black men's dance slacks and Cuban heel Latin shoes also. They really accentuate the hip, leg and foot placement. Oh what Rhythm!!!! Thanks for this video! Many of these videos disappeared from RU-vid. Glad they're back.
I don't know anything about Brazilian samba or ballroom samba but Maks is a Latin dance champion so I would imagine he knows how to choreograph a proper samba for the situation he's in. I'm sorry that they're not highlighting your country's dance more. I'm sure it's amazing. I'd love to see it.