Immersive Experiences
Rio Carnival 2025
Rio Carnival Samba Experience: enjoy Rio Carnival from the inside. Take part in the Sambodrome parade. Live a unique experience from Feb 21 to March 5, 2025!
- Hotel accommodation in a double room;
- Buffet Breakfast included;
- Airport transfer (certain conditions to be respected);
- 10 hours of dance workshops with the best team of Rio Samba dance instructors;
- Samba dance Workshop for the parade;
- Modules options:
- Carnival costume and parade on a float or;
- Passista, ala carnival costume choreographed or;
- Muse;
- No choreography Ala on the ground;
- Hotel transfer to Sambodromo;
- Activities schedule;
- Support for optional evening activities (Tickets or transfers are not included);
- Optional tours and activities are charged separately.
Rate
- Ask for a quote
Booking from: April 9, 2024
Interactive Trip: You can choose what you want to add to this trip!
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Terms and Conditions
Dates
From February 21 to March 5, 2025
- Arrival on site on February 21, so take a departure either for the evening of the 20th, arriving on the morning of the 21st, or for the day of the 21st, arriving on site in the evening;
- Please note that check-in at the hotel is after 12 p.m. (noon), so if you arrive before you should know that there will be no rooms available;
- Departure on March 5.
Can I arrive early/stay later?
Everything is possible, but:
- additional nights will be charged;
- for the airport transfer, this is included in the package but if you arrive before/after the date indicated there will be no transfer included and no refund either, except for the Ala Choreography if a large group arrives on same day.
Can I bring chaperones who will not do all the activities?
Yes! In this case you must send me an email specifying what they wish to do. A package is put in place for the accompanying persons.
Accommodation
- 3/4 star Brazilian hotel.
- You will be in a double room. If you ever want to be in a single room it is possible, but you will have to pay the difference, be careful it makes a very significant financial difference! Hotel rates during the carnival are multiplied by 3 or even 4 times the price in low season;
- Hotel with breakfast included and all-you-can-eat buffet;
- Check out is scheduled for 03/05 at eleven o’clock, but you can leave your suitcases in a reserved room at the hotel if you leave in the afternoon.
The parade at the sambodrome
The school
- We parade with a school that is part of group A (Ouro Series), Academicos de Niteroi, regarding Ala Choreographé for which I am director and choreographer;
- This school parades on Friday or Saturday (we will only know after the schools draw lots for the order of the parade);
- Possibilities of parading with other schools (Serie Or or Special Group) on request.
ALA Choreographed
Terms:
- Know the samba step well;
- Know the choreography that I will create;
- Participate in 6 to 8 hours of rehearsals in Rio;
- Participate in a few choreographic workshops set up before the parade if possible (Paris or Bordeaux), otherwise study the videos that will be sent and send me a video of you dancing for validation;
- Know the song (singing) perfectly;
- Mastering the choreography is an essential condition for parading in this ala.
When will the choreography be created?
September or October, I am waiting for the creation of the samba-enredo (the song).
Suit
- It will be revealed from September/October. There is only one costume for this ala. I have the right to review it with the artistic director;
- Shoes: heels will also be provided.
Floats
- No need to know the samba step!
- Move/dance well, be expressive;
- Know the song perfectly;
- I can have different samba schools that give me access to floats and, therefore different costume possibilities;
- Shoes will also be provided.
Floor (without choreography)
- No need to know the samba step;
- Move/dance well, be expressive;
- Know the song perfectly;
- Shoes will also be provided.
Muse (private coaching possible)
- Master the samba step, transition steps, and breaks;
- Know the song perfectly;
- Master the evolution and the scene;
- Custom-made suit.
- Costumes are very important. Plan a substantial budget;
- Shoes: heels will also be provided.
Is the suit custom-made?
- Not just for MUSES;
- They are generally 4 sizes (Small/Medium/Large/Extra large) with elastics, systems that allow them to adapt to all body shapes;
- You must therefore provide sewing equipment: thread, needle, safety pins, in order to adjust your costume on site if necessary.
Will the float be very high?
Impossible to know! If you are afraid of heights, it would be better to avoid the tanks.
Will there be rehearsals before the parade?
- Yes, in Rio with me, during the courses offered during the stay.
- For the ala choreography, there are 6 hours to 8 hours of rehearsals.
Will I be able to keep my costume?
Yes of course! You buy them, it is not possible to rent them. We can bring them back to France.
Important: bring a large, almost empty suitcase on the way out to have room to bring back the costume!
Package and on-site activities
Included in the basic package:
- Go Samba Rio Experience: 10 hours of dance lessons with the best local teachers;
- Hotel accommodation in a double room with unlimited breakfast buffet;
- Round-trip airport transfer (you need at least 3 people to make the transfer, shuttles are provided, but you must arrive and depart on the dates proposed in the package!);
- Suit;
- Parade at Sambodromo;
- Round trip transfer to go to Sambodromo exit and return to the hotel!
For the Choreographed Ala (6 to 8 hours of rehearsals in Rio de Janeiro).
- Calendar of carnival “blocos” outings = street parade => we dress the same, we dance, we dance, we dance and we dance again with live music;
- On-site supervision and support to answer your questions and help you if necessary.
Not included
- Plane ticket;
- Optional visits (Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Floresta da Tijuca, etc.);
- The ticket for the Sambodromo (to attend the parade you have to pay, having paraded does not give you the right of access to attend it);
- Paid outings that are not planned in your schedule (outings or activities, if paid entry + your trip by metro, Uber or taxi);
- Food expenses other than breakfast.
Don’t hesitate to suggest ideas for outings or activities.
Possibility of organizing certain things on request.
Will it be possible to attend the Sambodrome parade as a spectator?
Yes! Prices are not yet available.
What budget should we plan for on-site?
- Meals at the restaurant: around 10 to 12 euros. Possibility of getting away with it for less by eating “on the go”;
- The drinks, however, are cheap (excellent fresh fruit juices! Around 2 euros);
- Daytime outings = free! (= street blocks)
- Evening outings = 5 to 12€ entry.
Pricing packages
1st BATCH – Ask for prices
Module 1
Description 1: Basic Package + floor costume ala non-choreography
Module 2
Description 2: Ala Coreographed (basic package + costume) + 6 hours to 8 hours of rehearsals on site. Or CHAR (basic package + place on the tank and costume)
Module 3
Companion package on request.
Module 4
Muse package on demand.
Module 5
Other packages or specific possibilities on request.
PLEASE NOTE the first batch (price) is guaranteed until June 3, 2024, and then we will move on to the second batch.
How do I reserve/confirm my registration?
- Reservation is possible now!
- Please note that registration will only be confirmed upon receipt of the first payment and the signed contract!
- Pay attention to transfer times!
- International transfer from account to account: allow 4 days. (transfer to the Allez Samba Rio account in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil);
- All transfer costs are the responsibility of the customer;
PayPal: payment received the same day (PayPal fees to add 6%).
Regarding regulations
Request a quote.
Will I be refunded in the event of cancellation?
- If the customer cancels their trip for any reason before June 1, 2024, they will be refunded in full except for bank transfer fees if any;
- From June 2 to July 15, 2024, 40% will be due and non-refundable;
- From July 16 to September 1, 2024, 50% will be due and non-refundable;
- From September 1 to October 30, 2024, 70% is due and non-refundable, except bank transfer fees;
- From October 30, 2024, until the departure date, the entire amount is due and non-refundable.
Travel insurance. What is this?
Travel insurance is an insurance contract. In exchange for a fixed price, the insurer undertakes to provide the insured with a set of guarantees allowing them to be assisted and insured before, during, and after their trip.
There are travel insurance policies that reimburse you for the trip in the event of cancellation on your part under certain conditions.
There are different insurances and insurers in the current market. For example, there is multi-risk insurance. Some bank cards already offer it to their customers. They can thus insure you in the event of an accident on site, illness, or repatriation.
Allez Samba Rio does not work with any particular insurer, but recommends that you take out insurance (travel/multi-risk), the one that best meets your expectations and needs.
This is not an obligation, but it can be very interesting in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Payment information
PayPal
- Be careful about Paypal: you have to add 6% to the amount because it is their commission;
- Notify me by email because I need to send you a PayPal invoice by email.
Bank transfer
- Please send me the request and I will send you all the banking information you need for your international transfer;
- Shipping costs are your responsibility and vary from one bank to another.
Informations
- An email and WhatsApp group will be created for exchanges between you regarding plane tickets, tips, etc.;
- And so that I can keep you informed of the organization of your trip;
- It will allow you to get to know each other before your arrival.
As soon as you know you’re leaving, let me know and I hope to see you very soon!!!
Testimonials
Rio Carnival Stay
Participants of Rio Carnival 2025
My name is Angie and I live in Andorra. I have dreamed of visiting Brazil my whole life. I have a lot of experience in other dances but I recently started learning samba. It is an honor for me to be able to participate in the Rio de Janeiro Carnival and represent the Escola de Samba de Niteroi. I can’t wait to get there and experience this incredible atmosphere.
I am Delphine, I have been dancing with Alessandra for 2 years and in 2022 I discovered a part of Bahia with her. I am passionate about travel, nature and dance! I started with African dances, then couple dances (salsa, Argentine tango, kizomba …) and cabaret! It was in 2018 that I met forro, my first love at first sight, and in 2019, samba, my second love at first sight!! I immediately felt this energy, the hache that speaks to me deeply and never leaves me. Then the maracatu, and the Afro Brazilian that reconnects me with myself. I can’t wait to go back to Brazil and meet the school that will welcome us to share this beautiful energy and finally discover the carnival in Brazil and Rio! The biggest cultural event in Brazil! Gratidão & AXÉ.
Hello! I’m Fabienne! French of Portuguese origin, Latin sounds have accompanied me since my early childhood. I am passionate about Latin dances salsa, bachata and Brazilian dances (samba, forro, etc.), and I am looking forward to participating in the Rio 2025 carnival and honoring Alessandra, it will be a real pleasure to dance for her and bring her choreography to life!
Hello, my name is Laurence and I currently live in Quebec. I am passionate about samba, Brazilian culture and of course the Rio Carnival. I have participated 3 times in the Rio Carnival, including 2 times with Alessandra. It is my passion and when you love it, it doesn’t count. Once again, I will embark with Alessandra as a dancer in her choreographed wing for the Niterói Academy. It is a new challenge for me and I am very excited. Kisses!
Oi, I’m Lyndsey, Guyanese, Brazilian father. I started samba this year in Paris and I love it! Thanks to this trip, I will be able to get out of my comfort zone, surpass myself and learn with the best. The excitement, the impatience are at their peak. Thanks to Alessandra and Allez Samba Rio. Having the opportunity to parade at the Sambodrome, I will be able to make my childhood dream come true.
Hello! I am Sandrine and dance is my LIFE, my passion! I had the chance to attend the Rio carnival in 2018: I was amazed but I never would have believed that I would be able to live this superb experience from the inside! I can’t wait to live this human adventure, of celebration and dance.
My name is Sonia, and for my 25th birthday, I will finally realize a lifelong dream: to participate in the legendary and captivating Rio Carnival! For this great occasion, I signed up for the Samba, a dance that I deeply admire and that embodies grace and femininity for me. I can’t wait to dive into the excitement and magic of the Rio Carnival!