Exciting Technical Rehearsals Await You

Carnival Technical Rehearsals Are The Best Way To Master The Samba Song, Socialize AndTry Some Outfits.

If you are excited about the fun associated with the Rio Carnival of 2013, be sure to witness technical rehearsals held at the Sambadrome. Usually, all the Samba schools prepare for the parade much in advance. For the grand finale, samba schools rehearse over and over again with ample sound and light, right from December to February. This gives you plenty of opportunity to get a sneak preview of the actual theme proposed for the school parades.

The Techinical rehearsals

Sambadrome held Technical Rehearsals

The Carnival is one of the biggest events happening worldwide. It serves as an opportunity to showcase Brazilian culture and heritage. At the Carnival, you can witness the splendor of the samba parades at the technical rehearsals for free. As the most vibrant and extravagant event of the country, it is bound to leave you gaping in amazement. The stadium livens up with awesome samba musical notes. In case you’ve paid meticulous attention to the practice meetings at the samba schools, just close your eyes and sway to the tunes of the orchestra. During technical rehearsals, expect to try on colorful outfits and socialize with ardent supporters. There’s no better time to master samba music and songs other than at the practice sessions and carnival rehearsals.

Since technical rehearsals adopt rigorous schedules at the Sambadrome, catch up with your all time favorite samba school line-up. Technical rehearsals provide samba schools with an option to change unsatisfactory performances while different school departments busy themselves with required floats and costumes. Technical rehearsals are a dummy run without the actual floats and costumes, yet, you get to witness the best grooves and dance steps seen in the country. For the Rio Carnival 2013, the rehearsals will commence from 8th January to 13th February with rehearsal timings from evening 7pm to 12 midnight.

Techinical Rehearsals Agenda

Technical Rehearsals Agenda from 2012, the 2013 Agenda will be released by the end of July.

January
Date Day 7 PM 8 PM 9 PM
08 Sunday Wash Ceremony  Meet ing of Drums Beija-Flor
13 Friday   Imperio Serrano   União da Ilha
14 Saturday Tuiuti Rocinha  Portela
15 Sunday Renascer Mocidade Unidos da Tijuca
21 Saturday   Inocentes de Belford Roxo Porto da Pedra
22 Sunday Santa Cruz Grande Rio Vila Isabel
27 Friday   Cubango Imperio da Tijuca
28 Saturday   Estácio de Sá Imperatriz
29 Sunday Viradouro União da Ilha Salgueiro

 

February
Date Day 7 PM 8 PM 9 PM
03 Friday   Vila Isabel  
04 Saturday Renascer São Clemente Porto da Pedra
05 Sunday   Mangueira Unidos da Tijuca
10 Friday   Mocidade Salgueiro
11 Saturday   Portela Imperatriz
12 Sunday Test of Sound and Lighting with Last Year Champion Beija-Flor


Final day of Rehearsal Sessions

The final day is the most sought after for technical rehearsals as it guarantees lot of fun and frolic. Here the champs from the previous year’s parade enjoy testing of sound and light fittings on the largest stage known to planet Earth. In addition to this, at the end of the technical rehearsals, you get a chance to groove with the celebrators. This serves as a perfect end to rehearsals and a warm welcome to the much awaited Carnival.

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