Founded:  1959
Colors:  Light Green, White & Gold
Theme for 2011:  “The Empress advises: samba is good for health”
Website: www.imperatrizleopoldinense.com.br
Performing:  Sunday, March 6th, 2011 10:05pm

Founded in 1959, and named  in honor of Leopoldina von Habsburg of Austria, and also Empress of Brazil, Emperor Dom Pedro’s first wife. She was a great politician in her time, and one of the main proponents of Brazil’s independence from Portugal. Always a class act, this school is known for its lavish and luxurious fashion shows, the work of long-time designer Rosa Magalhães.

Imperatriz is a force to be reckoned with. It has won 8 titles- 3 with perfect scores (1980, 1989, 2001) and 3 titles consecutively (1999, 2000, 2001). What will 2011 bring them?

Click the You Tube video to hear their 2011 samba.