All the main samba competitions between rival dance schools and parades take place in the Sambadrome – a purpose-built parade area created for the Carnival in downtown Cidade Nova. After the ...

In the final dance session pupils create and perform their ‘Themed carnival dance’. Go to the Teacher's Notes to download the music clips to create your own sequences based on the music and ...

The first West Indian carnival was organised in Leeds in 1967 ... slaves in the Caribbean celebrated their freedom with dancing, music and wearing masks and costumes to mock their former masters ...

Your ticket purchase not only guarantees an incredible night of music and dancing but also supports the return of our greatly loved Carnival. Every pound raised will go directly towards ...