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These rehearsals are the best introduction to the authentic samba. The moment the first pulsating sounds from the percussion instruments of a samba school are heard, one's whole body responds and the feet follow the rhythm. All samba schools have a rehearsal yard or hall, generally used on weekends. There people dance and learn the samba of the school that will be presented at the parade. It is undoubtedly an unforgettable experience.
There are also dress rehearsal at the Passarela do Samba, a good opportunity to enjoy part of the great festivity.
Watching the samba schools parade is living carnival itself. It means bouncing about, singing the lyrics of the sambas, supporting the schools, vibrating with the exciting atmosphere. For one hour and twenty minutes each school exhibits the beautiful creativity of local artisans, in a show of vitality, brilliance and movement, product of the community's hard work throughout the year. Groups of helpers are organized and, in the huge sheds in the Center, work does not stop. For those who take part in the whole process, the samba school is like a religion and every year the ritual of joy is dazzling.
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