Samba Awakens my Soul: Interview with Jessica Hahn-Chaplin

Jessica, 30 years old, left her life in the UK behind to follow her dream to dance Samba in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In less than a week, she will be parading down the iconic Sambodrome Marquês de Sapucaí as an official Passista (dancer) for her Samba school Unidos de Banguas part of the 2019 Rio […]

How to take part in the Rio Carnival parade

Just the idea of Rio Carnival brings up images of gigantic diamante-studded costumes and feather headdresses, tropical toucans, Samba, and its beating drums, as dancers parade in costume down the Sambadrome Marquês de Supucaí. But what if you could also take part—even if you’re not a professional dancer? Whether you’re a pro at Samba or have never danced […]

Samba no Pé

Samba no Pé dancers

Samba no Pé, or Samba on the foot, is an Afro-Brazilian solo dance brought to Rio de Janeiro by immigrants from the North-Eastern State of Bahia and is internationally known for being danced as part of the Rio Carnival. Foreigners are also allowed to participate in the carnival parades by purchasing a costume either through […]