Brazilian steps into cheongsam bashfully (5)

I believe the answer is:

samba

'brazilian steps' is the definition.
(Brazilian dance)

'into cheongsam bashfully' is the wordplay.
'into' indicates a hidden word.
'SAMBA' can be found hidden inside 'cheongsam bashfully'.

(Other definitions for samba that I've seen before include "Lively ballroom dance from Brazil" , "moves from Brazil" , "This ambassador's > brisk steps" , "Dance, originally from Brazil" , "Dance music" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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