Samba – Dans

Baiana
This is one of the most important Alas in a Samba School and is compulsory in Rio carnival. The Baianas always wear large hooped skirts and are predominantly older ladies. In Rio, they would have been with the Samba School for many years.

Mestre Sala
The Mestre Sala partners the Porta Bandeira and dances with a special style. He rarely leaves the side of the Porta Bandeira.

Passista
One of the fast-stepping samba dancers in a Samba School.

Porta Bandeira
The Porta Bandeira (Flag Bearer) is the most important representative of the School in parades. The flag is always treated with great reverence.

Rainha da Bateria (Queen of the Bateria)
The Queen of the Bateria assumes a prominent position with the Bateria. The title of Queen of the Bateria is traditionally awarded after a competition, but sometimes is simply awarded.