samba

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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

The scene stands in stark contrast to the glittering spectacle of the world-famous Sambodrome parade, which critics say has grown increasingly distant from the poor neighborhoods that sustain the roots of samba.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 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

During Carnival in February, Florianópolis has its own samba schools and parades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

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