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Press Release

San Diego Brazil Carnival
“Jazz and the Alegria Samba School put on a "Samba Show for the Ages". I have been in this business for many years and I can truthfully say from the bottom of my heart, It was the best Samba Show performance I have ever seen outside of Brasil!”
-Steve Spencer, Brazilian Promotions

Ritmo Bello Interview with Master Brazilian Samba Dance Instructor Jazz Baptiste.
"I started dancing samba in 2003 when introduced to it at a local nightclub. The drums were intoxicating, the music was lively and joyful, the samba dance was energetic and sexy and I wanted to learn more. I was hooked from the first night. " ... click here to read more.