Tag Archives: samba schools

Unidos da Tijuca

Posted on December 24, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded: 1931 Colors: Yellow Gold and Blue Peacock Theme for 2011:  “Tonight take your soul” Website:  http://www.unidosdatijuca.com.br Performing:  Sunday, March 6th, 2011 12:15am Unidos da Tijuca is Rio de Janeiro’s third oldest school and last years champion. They have quite … Continue reading →

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Grande Rio

Posted on December 23, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1988 Colors: Red, Green and White Theme for 2011:  “Y-Jurerê Mirim – The Enchanting Island of Witches (A Tale of Cascaes)” Website:  http://www.academicosdogranderio.com.br Performing:  Monday, March 7th, 2011 12:15am 2010 Finish: 2nd place Grande Rio is one of the … Continue reading →

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Beija-Flor

Posted on December 22, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1948 Colors: Dark Blue and White Theme for 2011:  “Roberto Carlos: Simplicity of a King” Website:  http://www.beija-flor.com.br Performing:  Monday, March 7th, 2011 2:25am 2010 Finish: 3rd place Beija Flor is a hummingbird, and while its mascot is small and … Continue reading →

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Vila Isabel

Posted on December 21, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1946 Colors:  Light Blue and White Theme for 2011:  “Myths and stories intertwined by the hair” Website:  http://www.gresunidosdevilaisabel.com.br Performing:  Sunday, March 6th, 2011 1:20am As 4th place finisher last year, Vila Isabel has the title by the hair this … Continue reading →

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Salgueiro

Posted on December 20, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1953 Colors: Red and White Theme for 2011:  “Salgueiro Presents: Rio at the cinema!” Website:  http://www.salgueiro.com.br Performing:  Monday, March 7th, 2011 10:05pm 2010 Finish: 5th place It’s red and white flags and shirts are shown with pride. Salgueiro is … Continue reading →

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Mangueira

Posted on December 19, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1928 Colors:  Green and Pink Theme for 2011:  “The faithful son, always Mangueira” Website:  http://www.mangueira.com.br Performing:  Sunday, March 6th, 2011 2:25am Mangueira. One of the oldest, most traditional and most well known of all samba schools. Without a doubt, … Continue reading →

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Mocidade

Posted on December 18, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1955 Colors:  Green and White Theme for 2011:  “Parable of the Divine Seed” Website:  http://www.mocidadeindependente.com.br Performing:  Sunday, March 6th, 2011 11:10pm Another classic samba school and top contender in the elite group, Mocidade has a history steeped in working … Continue reading →

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Imperatriz Leopoldinense

Posted on December 17, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1959 Colors:  Light Green, White & Gold Theme for 2011:  “The Empress advises: samba is good for health” Website: http://www.imperatrizleopoldinense.com.br Performing:  Sunday, March 6th, 2011 10:05pm Founded in 1959, and named  in honor of Leopoldina von Habsburg of Austria, … Continue reading →

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Portela

Posted on December 16, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1926 Colors: Blue and White Theme for 2011:  “Rio, the color blue sea” Website: http://www.gresportela.com.br Performing:  Monday, March 7th, 2011 11:10pm 2010 Finish: 9th place Arguably one of the best known of the samba schools, Portela is also one … Continue reading →

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Porto da Pedra

Posted on December 15, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1978 Colors:  Red and White Theme for 2011:  “The dream always comes to those who dream…” Website: http://www.unidosdoportodapedra.com.br Performing:  Monday, March 7th, 2011 1:20am 2010 Finish: 10th place A relative new-comer to the elite scene, Porto da Pedra was … Continue reading →

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