Two-night competition started in the 'Sambadrome' in Sau Paulo 12 samba schools battle for the title of parade champions Thousands of samba dancers have been seen partying in Brazil for the ...

with their lively bars and samba clubs, are the perfect places to see circles of musicians play live, dance the night away ...

Rio de Janeiro's top 13 samba schools are gearing up for carnival and the parade at Rio's Sambadrome where they will compete on 11 and 12 February to be crowned carnival champions. Ninety-thousand ...

Originating from the Angolan word "semba," meaning "invitation to dance," samba is the dance of Brazil's Carnival. Samba was born in the 17th century in a popular meeting spot for Afro Brazilians.

"She can dance more samba than many Brazilians," says stylist ... In the female hierarchy of Brazilian Carnival, Ms Flores' current role comes second only to the 'rainha da bateria', the queen ...

The charme dance style emerged in Brazil in the 1970s as an ode to American ... the two-steps have a distinct samba flavor; and the bold hip bounces channel Brazilian funk.