• A. Usually change the costumes to what you think is reasonable and not change the identity. Perform a Brasilian dance style that would be appropriate for the event or whatever is requested from you or your client

A. Yes. There is a number of ways this can happen. Two simple ways it goes like this:

• 1.) During the performance Casa Samba likes to have audience participation at end of our performances, all on a volunteer basis.
• 2.) To give your members an opportunity to experience Carnival, Casa Samba can teach basic samba dance and drumming to your members prior to the performance ( Usually done in a workshop earlier in the day or the day before-costumes can also be provided)

A. Yes, depending on the type of performance needed. we recommend the following...

• 1. small event/ big impact- you will need a large to medium size group
• 2. large event/ small impact- a medium to small group would be needed we can move around

• A. For a parade, little to none. A simple walk through of the route of the parade or procession prior to the event. For a stage show- 15 minutes to an hour  set-up time is needed depending on the type of stage performance requested.

• A. A parade/performance is when Casa Samba parades into the event area  and goes to a pre-determined area and performs and then parades out.

• A. No.

• A. Yes this is one of our specialties.

• A. Yes, we also point the convention participants in the direction they need to go to find a specific event location.

• A. Yes.

• A. Absolutely. If by any chance a dressing area is not available a secure area or personal or both will be needed to hold personal small items i.e. jacket, coats, extra instruments and costumes.

• A. A Samba Show is a performance that involves the aspects surrounding carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, but some Afro-Brasilian dances can be included.      A Folkloric Show is mainly dedicated to African influential dances and traditions of Brasil in general, but can include the samba as well.

• A. Absolutely. we are quite different from the average cover band as well as the brass bands we wear costumes with no pockets looks really professional so If by any chance a dressing area is not available a secure area like a greenroom or an pointed personal or both will be needed to hold personal small items i.e. jacket, coats, extra instruments and costumes.

• A. Parades, festivals, floor shows, private parties, conventions, meetings, weddings, children shows, baby showers, demonstrations, lectures, school or university performances.

• A. Yes.

• Yes. There is a number of ways this can happen. Two simple ways it goes like this:

  • A. Sambasize is basically learning to do the "Samba dance" in a workout exercise atmosphere with  a samba instructor and live samba music or Cd.   Depending on the type of group, the levels of intensity, the classes can be low, low-medium or high impact.
  A. Yes, this a perfect way to wake up a sleepy morning or bored audience. This works well at opening morning meetings or re-energize participants during long meetings. This works best as a surprise appearance approach.