samba
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Rio de Janeiro's annual carnival parade competition continued its tradition of vibrant dance and colour, with samba school Viradouro taking the crown for its tribute to its legendary drum director.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
He paints his fingernails and is no stranger to samba dancing in the finish area, wanting to bring more colour to alpine skiing.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
Paulinha Peixoto, 39, who leads the samba dancers, known for striking outfits and dizzying footwork, said putting on a show was "a team effort".
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
In a faded rehearsal hall in the gritty concrete sprawl of northern Rio de Janeiro, samba dancers and drummers fine-tune their rhythms for a grassroots carnival parade few tourists have heard of.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
There’s a Brazilian samba she stamps to in bare feet, waving her arms until she is flushed ^nd exuberant with the rhythm of the drums.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
Vocabulary lists containing samba
South America - Middle School
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South America - Introductory
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South America - High School
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