{"id":2477,"date":"2025-08-06T04:23:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T08:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sambanewyork.com\/web\/?page_id=2477"},"modified":"2026-03-27T18:51:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T22:51:36","slug":"samba-new-yorks-rio-carnaval-experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sambanewyork.com\/web\/samba-new-yorks-rio-carnaval-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Samba New York\u2019s Rio Carnaval Experience February 3 – 11, 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Join Samba New York! Directors Philip and Val\u00e9rie Galinsky for an unforgettable Samba immersion experience in Rio de Janeiro during Carnaval! Whether you\u2019re a seasoned Samba percussionist or just love Brazilian rhythms, this trip offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore Rio\u2019s stunning beauty and vibrant culture. Study with master percussionists, witness a spectacular night of Samba School parades in the iconic Sambadrome, and even join a Samba School yourself \u2014 either as a regular parade marcher or, for those who qualify, as a drummer in the Bateria!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Notes:<\/strong>
1. You must have a valid passport to travel to Brazil.
2. You may need a visa (this will depend on your passport\/nationality). A visa is now required for U.S. citizens to travel to Brazil. Visit the Brazilian government-authorized website to obtain your e-visa as a tourist: https:\/\/brazil.vfsevisa.com\/<\/a>
3. Travel and health insurances are not included in the Trip Fee. We strongly recommend that participants purchase both types of insurance for the tour.
4. You will be asked to provide Samba New York! with an emergency contact and a copy of your passport, as well as sign a liability waiver, upon registering for the tour.
5. Space on the tour is limited, and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend paying as early as possible to secure your spot.
6. If fewer than 7 participants register, the Trip Fee may be adjusted accordingly or the trip may be subject to cancellation.<\/p>

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In February 2024, I traveled with Philip and Val\u00e9rie Galinsky to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to experience Carnival\u2014something that had long been on my bucket list. It was my first time attending, and I\u2019ll admit I had some initial concerns. I don\u2019t speak Portuguese, and I\u2019d heard mixed things about safety in Rio. But the trip turned out to be a truly fun, educational, and culturally rich experience.<\/p>

Philip and Val\u00e9rie were incredibly well-prepared. They hosted several helpful Zoom meetings beforehand to get our group ready, and their deep knowledge of Brazilian music and culture really enhanced the journey. I had hoped to drum in the parade, but with limited time to prepare, that wasn\u2019t possible. Instead, Philip managed to secure me a spot on a float\u2014an unforgettable experience! I wore a costume designed by the Samba school directors: a giant yellow parrot in a top hat. I looked a bit ridiculous, but that\u2019s all part of the spirit of Carnival, and I fit right in with the other float participants, including my roommates.<\/p>

As a repinique player with a samba group in the Hamptons, I was thrilled to attend several percussion workshops on instruments like the tamborim, caixa, and cu\u00edca. We stayed near Copacabana Beach, so there were plenty of chances to cool off in the ocean. My roommates were great company\u2014we shared a lot of laughs, especially when Dave tried to use a porta potty in his bird costume, with feathers hilariously sticking out through the closed door.<\/p>

Everywhere we went, it seemed like people knew Philip. He\u2019s clearly respected both as a drummer and as a scholar. His and Val\u00e9rie\u2019s fluency in Portuguese was also incredibly helpful, especially since English is not widely spoken.<\/p>

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One of the highlights for me was listening to the blocos\u2014street samba groups that felt more in line with the community-based group I\u2019m a part of. But nothing compares to the energy of the Sambadrome. It was electric\u2014tens of thousands of people, stunning floats, powerful drumming, spectacular dancers, singers, and costumes. It\u2019s hard to describe the feeling without experiencing it firsthand. If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend going to Carnival in Rio at least once in your life. It\u2019s unforgettable.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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While we do some sightseeing and non-musical activities, these trips are primarily focused on Samba. The Rio trip is geared toward Samba percussionists, although non-drummers who love the music are welcome to participate as well. The Portugal trip is geared toward Samba percussionists or dancers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The Rio trip takes place during Carnaval. The main activities include learning from local Samba percussion masters, witnessing the spectacular parades of some of Rio\u2019s most famous Samba Schools, parading in a dance wing (\u201cala\u201d) of a big Samba School in the Sambadrome, and having a chance to parade in the drum section of a smaller Samba School. In Portugal, we join up with a local Samba School, first rehearsing with them in Lisbon and then in the seaside village of Sesimbra, where we parade with them during the MegaSamba festival, which brings together Samba lovers from all over Europe and the world. Participants on our tour will have a pass to MegaSamba, which offers numerous shows, workshops with master Samba drum and dance teachers, and a rehearsal and performance as a drummer or dancer with the MegaBateria.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Rio is a stunning destination, though the idea of traveling there alone can be daunting, especially if you don\u2019t know the City and don\u2019t speak the language. With our over 30 years of experience in Rio, fluent Brazilian Portuguese and vast network of friends and connections, your experience there will be much safer than if you were to visit on your own without a guide. We will be your personal guides throughout the tour, can translate for you, and will recommend precautions to keep your trip as safe as possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Because exchange rates vary and because everyone has different spending habits, we can\u2019t give a blanket number. However, before each trip we can provide updated details on the cost of living in the destination and help you figure out what to budget.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The opportunity to parade in a Bateria in Rio for Carnaval is only offered to caixa or repinique players who qualify. Participants on the Portugal trip can play whichever instrument they wish for the Samba School parade provided they have sufficient proficiency on that instrument and their choice is approved by the School. You may play any Bateria instrument you wish in the MegaBateria in Portugal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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On the Rio trip, you don\u2019t need to bring your own instrument for the chance to parade in a Bateria, but you might want to bring smaller instruments to play or study in other contexts. For Portugal, you will need to bring whichever instrument you will play in the Samba School we will be parading with, and whichever instruments you wish to study\/play at the MegaSamba festival. Participants may have the opportunity to purchase Samba gear on both trips.<\/div>
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No. This opportunity is an add-on to the trip. If you wish to be considered, you must audition by taking two preparatory workshops\u2014one online and one in-person. Taking the two prep workshops does not guarantee you a spot. At the end of the workshops, or shortly thereafter, Samba New York! will let you know if you qualify and what the additional cost will be to parade in a Samba School Bateria.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Costumes for Bateria members in Rio\u2019s Samba Schools are donated to the players free of charge in exchange for their participation, so of course there is no cost to you for the costume. However, since Samba New York! will be coordinating with local organizers to facilitate the parade experience for you, those local organizers need to be paid for their work. 100% of the fee that you pay for the parade experience (amount is TBD) will go to those local organizers, and nothing goes to Samba New York!, which is already being compensated for organizing the trip and serving as your guides in Rio.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The local Samba School in Portugal will require a minimum of proficiency, but even if you\u2019re more of a beginner and you commit to preparing ahead of time, you will be welcome. The level of the MegaBateria at MegaSamba is advanced, but there is no audition to participate. If you have any concerns about your ability to join either activity, we can help prepare you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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No. Each trip is offered as a package, and we are not able to prorate fees.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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