Carnival Queens in their costumesThe Brazilian Carnival Ball (www.levelrunnerfilms.com)
The Brazilian Carnival Ball: event footage.
The mission of the Brazilian Carnival Ball is to raise money for a variety of important causes in health care, research, culture and education in both Toronto and Brazil. This is accomplished by providing an authentic Brazilian extravaganza, with an entertaining evening of fun and excitement for all who attend. The 2009 Brazilian Carnival Ball Raised Over $2.6 million for SickKids Research Institute.
Duration : 0:3:27
How to Samba: Brazilian Dance Lesson : Types of Brazilian Samba Costumes
Brazilian Carnival Costumes add color and flare to your dance routine. Learn the different kinds of costumes you can wear when dancing the Brazilian Samba in this free video clip.
Expert: Patricia Prata
Contact: www.patrciaprata.com
Bio: Patricia Prata is a triple threat Brazilian actress living in Los Angeles. Patricia has been training and working with the best dance artists in the world for many years.
Filmmaker: Nili Nathan
Duration : 0:1:34
Erotic, West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnival 2009
Theatrical costumes, performance, dance, and debauchery filled the streets of West Hollywood, Calif – America’s 3rd top city for gay and lesbian culture – for the 25th annual Halloween celebration – attracting over 200,000 folks of all persuasions and ages..
Duration : 0:3:37
Carnival in Brazil: Beija-Flor (Narrated in English) Part 1 of 2
Samba School: Beija-Flor de Nilópolis – February, 2005.
Part 1 of 2.
‘Beija Flor’ means ‘Humming Bird’ which is a beloved and omnipresent bird in the Rio region. The school is based outside of Rio (in a place called Nilopolis). However it is currently ranked the highest among all Rio samba schools. It has achieved the reputation of being the best school by a combination of outstanding and unparalleled artistic organizational management with a strong determination to win. It is the only school with a whole team of Carnival Designers (currently 5 of them) where as most other schools only have one. It imposes strict rules and has the highest expectations towards all of its parading members. It began its recent winning streak in 1998 and won again in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008. In the years it didn’t win it has come very close and competitive. It is well-known for its creative extravagance and powerful colors.
The highlight of Brazil Carnival is undoubtedly the Rio Samba Schools Parade, a totally unique event in the world.
The Rio Samba Parade is the review of a fierce competition between the Rio samba schools. The judges and spectators watch the principal parades in the Sambodromo which was especially built for this event.
The Samba Parade is something everybody should experience at least once in their life. The event is broadcast live to several countries.
The Rio Samba Parade is very distinctive from all other street parades held at some other places in the world. It is not a street happening where people move chaotically about as they like, but more of a highly orchestrated show of vast proportions. Every parader has a specific role and place according to his costume in a particular wing, of a particular section of the samba school he/she is parading in support of.
Each year each school chooses a different theme for the Samba Parade. It can be a celebration of a particular period, or, of famous figures of Brazilian history. It may highlight a special event or speak of anything that might move the spirit and imagination; like a special animal, or one of the elements; water or fire, etc. The school has to illustrate the chosen theme through all its work:
• the samba tunes, which are especially written for that year
• the richly decorated floats and costumes of their 3,000 to 5,000 parading members designed by the school’s Carnival Designer (the so called Carnavalesco).
The parade of every school is highly organized and designed. They line up in a unique way to present their pageant.
The costumes are extremely imaginative, colorful, elaborate and detailed. They are truly original, designed and made from scratch each year. They have mirrors, feathers, metallic cloth, silk and sometimes gems or coins. These costumes take months to make. The work starts roughly 8 months in advance.
You may think of the whole event as a tropical opera or rather like several operas happening on one night. It is beautiful to watch and the experience for the paraders themselves is so intense that the memories last for a lifetime.
Duration : 0:10:0
Carnival 55 Aruba 2009 Caribbean costumes – Lighting Parade – Parada di Carnaval
ATNG carnival group salutes Aruba.
Come and join our carnival group.
Mail us: aruba@atng.us
call us: 00297 561 5555
Duration : 0:1:22
Carnival in Brazil: Tijuca (Narrated in English) Part 2 of 2
Samba School: Unidos da Tijuca – February, 2005.
Part 2 of 2.
This is the 3rd oldest Rio samba school. It became noticed again in 2004, as a surprise to everyone, with its creative and innovative artistic work.
The highlight of Brazil Carnival is undoubtedly the Rio Samba Schools Parade, a totally unique event in the world.
The Rio Samba Parade is the review of a fierce competition between the Rio samba schools. The judges and spectators watch the principal parades in the Sambodromo which was especially built for this event.
The Samba Parade is something everybody should experience at least once in their life. The event is broadcast live to several countries.
The Rio Samba Parade is very distinctive from all other street parades held at some other places in the world. It is not a street happening where people move chaotically about as they like, but more of a highly orchestrated show of vast proportions. Every parader has a specific role and place according to his costume in a particular wing, of a particular section of the samba school he/she is parading in support of.
Each year each school chooses a different theme for the Samba Parade. It can be a celebration of a particular period, or, of famous figures of Brazilian history. It may highlight a special event or speak of anything that might move the spirit and imagination; like a special animal, or one of the elements; water or fire, etc. The school has to illustrate the chosen theme through all its work:
• the samba tunes, which are especially written for that year
• the richly decorated floats and costumes of their 3,000 to 5,000 parading members designed by the school’s Carnival Designer (the so called Carnavalesco).
The parade of every school is highly organized and designed. They line up in a unique way to present their pageant.
The costumes are extremely imaginative, colorful, elaborate and detailed. They are truly original, designed and made from scratch each year. They have mirrors, feathers, metallic cloth, silk and sometimes gems or coins. These costumes take months to make. The work starts roughly 8 months in advance.
You may think of the whole event as a tropical opera or rather like several operas happening on one night. It is beautiful to watch and the experience for the paraders themselves is so intense that the memories last for a lifetime.
Duration : 0:5:40
Carnival in Brazil: Caprichosos (Narrated in English) Part 1 of 2
Samba School: Caprichosos – February, 2005.
Part 1 of 2.
The highlight of Brazil Carnival is undoubtedly the Rio Samba Schools Parade, a totally unique event in the world.
The Rio Samba Parade is the review of a fierce competition between the Rio samba schools. The judges and spectators watch the principal parades in the Sambodromo which was especially built for this event.
The Samba Parade is something everybody should experience at least once in their life. The event is broadcast live to several countries.
The Rio Samba Parade is very distinctive from all other street parades held at some other places in the world. It is not a street happening where people move chaotically about as they like, but more of a highly orchestrated show of vast proportions. Every parader has a specific role and place according to his costume in a particular wing, of a particular section of the samba school he/she is parading in support of.
Each year each school chooses a different theme for the Samba Parade. It can be a celebration of a particular period, or, of famous figures of Brazilian history. It may highlight a special event or speak of anything that might move the spirit and imagination; like a special animal, or one of the elements; water or fire, etc. The school has to illustrate the chosen theme through all its work:
• the samba tunes, which are especially written for that year
• the richly decorated floats and costumes of their 3,000 to 5,000 parading members designed by the school’s Carnival Designer (the so called Carnavalesco).
The parade of every school is highly organized and designed. They line up in a unique way to present their pageant.
The costumes are extremely imaginative, colorful, elaborate and detailed. They are truly original, designed and made from scratch each year. They have mirrors, feathers, metallic cloth, silk and sometimes gems or coins. These costumes take months to make. The work starts roughly 8 months in advance.
You may think of the whole event as a tropical opera or rather like several operas happening on one night. It is beautiful to watch and the experience for the paraders themselves is so intense that the memories last for a lifetime.
Duration : 0:9:57
Waiting for the 2010 Gualeguaychú Carnival: Pasistas & Batucadas
As in previous years, during Saturdays in January and February, and the first Saturday of March, the 2010 Gualeguaychu Carnival in Argentina will transmit the audience happiness and make participants and viewers become infected with the audacious rhythm of the “batucadas” and the sexy dancing of the main paraders (called “pasistas”), as they enjoy an unprecedented show. (This video is from the 2009 issue)
The significant size of the Gualeguaychú carnival stadium (the “Corsódromo”) has enabled the “comparsas” to enlarge their squads and the size of their floats, which are out of reach for any other carnival in Argentina.
This artistic display has been around for over twenty years and is considered one of the most important carnival parades on earth, along with the carnivals of Rio de Janeiro and Venice.
More videos, photo galleries and general information on the Gualeguaychu Carnival at: http://www.welcomeargentina.com/carnavales/
You can also download videos from http://www.welcomeargentina.com/carnavales/videos.html
Precios de las entradas y fechas del Carnaval de Gualeguaychú 2010 en http://www.welcomeargentina.com/carnavales/datos.html
Duration : 0:3:32
Carnival in Brazil: Porto da Pedra (Narrated in English) Part 1 of 2
Samba School: Porto da Pedra – February, 2005.
Part 1 of 2.
Porto da Pedra was originally part of a soccer club established by a teen street gang. A relative new-comer both as a school and in the Special Group (only among the elite since 1995). It has achieved its quick success due to huge investments from its sponsors buying very well-known carnival designers from its competitors. It is based in in the suburbs of Niteroi, across the bay from Rio.
The highlight of Brazil Carnival is undoubtedly the Rio Samba Schools Parade, a totally unique event in the world.
The Rio Samba Parade is the review of a fierce competition between the Rio samba schools. The judges and spectators watch the principal parades in the Sambodromo which was especially built for this event.
The Samba Parade is something everybody should experience at least once in their life. The event is broadcast live to several countries.
The Rio Samba Parade is very distinctive from all other street parades held at some other places in the world. It is not a street happening where people move chaotically about as they like, but more of a highly orchestrated show of vast proportions. Every parader has a specific role and place according to his costume in a particular wing, of a particular section of the samba school he/she is parading in support of.
Each year each school chooses a different theme for the Samba Parade. It can be a celebration of a particular period, or, of famous figures of Brazilian history. It may highlight a special event or speak of anything that might move the spirit and imagination; like a special animal, or one of the elements; water or fire, etc. The school has to illustrate the chosen theme through all its work:
• the samba tunes, which are especially written for that year
• the richly decorated floats and costumes of their 3,000 to 5,000 parading members designed by the school’s Carnival Designer (the so called Carnavalesco).
The parade of every school is highly organized and designed. They line up in a unique way to present their pageant.
The costumes are extremely imaginative, colorful, elaborate and detailed. They are truly original, designed and made from scratch each year. They have mirrors, feathers, metallic cloth, silk and sometimes gems or coins. These costumes take months to make. The work starts roughly 8 months in advance.
You may think of the whole event as a tropical opera or rather like several operas happening on one night. It is beautiful to watch and the experience for the paraders themselves is so intense that the memories last for a lifetime.
Duration : 0:9:44