A samba school rises to Rio Carnival’s top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents
Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more ...
Top samba dancers hit Rio streets, as Carnival reaches climax
The famed Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is in full swing, as the extravaganza culminates in parades featuring top samba ...
Dancing as therapy at Rio's 'Baile Charme' parties
A cultural phenomenon from Rio de Janeiro's suburbs is conquering Brazil. At the "Baile Charme," the city's traditional Black ...
AP PHOTOS: In Rio and beyond, Carnival brings euphoria and release to Brazilians
It’s that time of year in Rio de Janeiro: Carnival! Carnival in the Brazilian city has two sides: the street parties, known ...
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Top scoring samba schools return to Rio's Sambadrome for champion's parade
The six highest-scoring samba schools from Rio’s Carnival returned to the Sambadrome for a final parade, dazzling spectators ...
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With flicks of the wrist, Rio Carnival's drum maestros keep everyone locked in on the beat
Performers from the Salgueiro samba school dance during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, early Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Credit: AP/Bruna Prado “You just pay attention to ...
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Inside Rio's largest dance party
"Up to 5,000 people come to dance here every weekend, since 1994," Eduardo tells DW.
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A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents
As one of Rio's 12 top-tier samba schools, Unidos de Padre Miguel ... for instance, on coaches and dancers, whose performance is one of the categories scored by judges. “The sky is the limit ...