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Brazil Carnival Photos: Sexy Samba Dancers in Carnaval Rio de Janeiro Parade

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A dancer of Viradouro samba school performs during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, Feb.15, 2010. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

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Brazil Carnival Photos: Sexy Samba Dancers in Carnaval Rio de Janeiro Parade / One of the greatest elements of the Rio Carnaval is that it not only provides entertainment for many people around the world but it also gives a chance to learn about the true culture of Brazil. Carnival is very important to the Brazilians, it sums up their culture.

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It is a euphoric event where people dance, sing, party and have tons of fun. There are many parties that take place before, during and after Carnival all night and all day. It allows someone’s true heart to come out and have as much fun as possible.

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A member of Salgueiro samba school performs during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, early Monday, Feb.15, 2010. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
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Rio Carnival is the result of months of preparation. People eagerly anticipate the start of each year’s Rio Carnival. It begins with the crowning of the Fat King (King Momo), who is presented with a giant silver and gold key by the city’s mayor.

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Madonna puts a mask as she attends the carnival parade at the Sambadrome, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
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February 17th, 2010 at 6:52 am, Rio de janeiro carnival Says:

Nice pics. Everyone should experience the Carnival in Rio once in their lifetime to see the renowned parades at Sambodromo. In the North Zone are Maracana stadium and Rio zoo, which are most visited by tourist.The West Zone comprises of cities like Jacarepagua, Recreio, the newly formed Barra de Tijuca, Campo Grande, Santa Cruz to site a few.Shopping malls are found in Barra de Tijuca.

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A dancer of Viradouro samba school performs during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, Feb.15, 2010. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
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Brazil Carnival Muses

Brazil Muses and Queens are integral part of the Brazilian Carnaval show. They have an important role and we could not imagine the parades in Brazil without their beauty and elegant dances. Many who are not familiar with the Carnival culture of Brazil may suppose they are only there to show-off great bodies, but that is not their cultural purpose.

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Dancers of Viradouro samba school perform on a float during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, early Monday, Feb.15, 2010. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

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Their magic is much more powerful than mortals like us can suppose. Some say they are capable to hypnotize and cast a spell in unattentive hearts. We have seen Carnival Goddesses and Queens during some carnivals “stealing” part of the show, because of their incredile performances. Let´s take a look and learn a bit more about these divas came about.

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A dancer of Viradouro samba school performs during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, Feb.15, 2010. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Samba historians have said that the figure of Brazilian samba muses go back to the beginning of Rio´s official Carnival celebrations. In 1950, Elvira Pagã was elected the first Rio Carnival Queen through a contest arranged by the ACC – the Carnival Journalists Association.

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A member of Unidos da Tijuca samba school performs during carnival celebrations at the Sambodrome in Rio de Janeiro, early Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

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The Drums Queen element on the other hand, was introduced in the 1970´s, and popularized in the 1980´s. Some Carnaval historians point out that the first real Carnival Drum Queen was the Brazilian model Monique Evans, when she paraded with great sensuality, energy and passion in front of Mocidade Independente´s Drum Section, in 1985. Others still state that the first Queen of the Drums, was Nanana Meirelles, the mother of today´s President of Estação Primeira de Mangueira Samba-School.

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Julia Lira, 7, center, queen of the drums' section of Viradouro samba school, walks backstage during carnival celebrations at the Sambodrome in Rio de Janeiro, early Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. A family court judge ruled last Wednesday that the 7-year-old is allowed to samba before a crowd of thousands as a Carnival drum corps queen, a coveted role normally reserved for sultry models. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

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Legendary Samba Muses include Luma de Oliveira, Luiza Brunet, Adriane Galisteu, Nana Gouvea, astonishing Juliana Paes, Thatiana Pagung, and recently Sabrina Sato, Grazi Massafera, Alessandra Mattos, Fabia Borges and glorious Viviane Araujo to name a few.

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A member of Unidos da Tijuca samba school parades during carnival celebrations at the Sambodrome in Rio de Janeiro, early Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

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At BrazilCarnival.com.br, we deeply respect the impact these Muses represent at the parades in Rio and understand all their devotion to the Samba-Schools they represent. Carnaval Muses in Brazil are not objects for desire. They bring glamour, color and cultural energy to the show. We believe these wonderful women not only impress society with their exotic dances but enrich this magical festival, whether as parades high-lights-“destaques”, or in front of the Baterias, the Drums Sections

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A member of Imperatriz samba school parades during carnival celebrations at the Sambodrome in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

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Every month, Brazilcarnival will pay homage to these fabulous queens and elect a Carnival Muse. Apart from posting high quality photos of these artisits we will also provide a brief biography and present their Carnaval experience. Also, we will always be adding newly elected Queens that are presented by the samba-schools and specialized media. We surely don´t want that these important figures to be forgotton in the History of samba and the Carnaval from Brazil.

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A member of Imperatriz samba school parades during carnival celebrations at the Sambodrome in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

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Bruna Bruno, left, queen of the drums' section of the Uniao da Ilha samba school, dances during carnival parade at the Sambadrome, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Feb.14, 2010. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

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Bruna Bruno, queen of the drums' section of Uniao da Ilha samba school, dances during carnival parade at the Sambadrome, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Feb.14, 2010. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

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A dancer of Uniao da Ilha samba school performs during carnival parade at the Sambadrome, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Feb.14, 2010. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

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** EDS NOTE NUDITY ** A dancer, from Mocidade Alegre samba school, performs during carnival celebrations at the Sambodrome in Sao Paulo, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

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** CORRECTS BYLINE TO ANDRE PENNER ** EDS NOTE NUDITY ** A dancer, from Aguia de Ouro samba school, performs during carnival celebrations at the Sambodrome in Sao Paulo, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

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A Beija Flor samba school dancer performs while on a float at the Sambadrome during carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Tuesday March 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

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A Grande Rio samba school dancer performs while parading through the Sambadrome during carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday March 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

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A dancer of Salgueiro samba school parades during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

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A Salgueiro samba school dancer performs while parading through the Sambadrome during carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday March 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

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