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BrazilCarnival

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5.0 
(15 reviews)
  • San Diego, CA
  • Samba Dancer
  • Travels up to 60 miles
  • $300 and up
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Overview

We Bring Brazil 2 U! We specialize in providing our Clients with the most authentic Samba Dancers, Percussionists, Capoeiristas, Brazilian food and decoration. Our goal is to make sure that your guests truly experience the "Brazilian Way" of having a great time. All Shows are produced by Christine Portella, a native from Rio de Janeiro. Christine has been in business for the past 25 years and is extremely passionate about the quality of her shows!
Experience all of the amazing things that we have to offer! Let Us Bring An Authentic Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2 U!


15 Reviews

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Patricia O. • August 2, 2015

Perfect! Awesome! Amazing!

Omg! Words can't express how perfect everything about Brazil carnival was and is! Superseded my expectations completely! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! And yes they do bring Brazil to you! Amazing ! Thank you!!

Hired as:
Latin Jazz Band, Samba Dancer
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Sogol M. • May 28, 2015

Professional, Responsive & Ultimately, AMAZING Performance

Christine Portella, the owner of Brazil Carnival, was prompt, quick to respond to all my emails and extremely easy to work with.

I connected with Christine after posting a request on Gig Salad in July 2014 for our April 2015 wedding. She was the first to respond and had been responsive to our 100+ questions for 7 months until we finally pulled the trigger to go with her 3 amazingly beautiful Samba Dancers and 3 percussionists.

From the beginning, she assured me that her dancers are the BEST, and honestly, she couldn't be more right. Christine met us in SD (we are from SF) in July 2014 and she checked out the venue and space before our wedding (once we became more serious about having samba dancers at our wedding), which was definitely necessary and made me feel more comfortable. She was honest about her thoughts/concerns and we worked through the plan together - she ultimately put our vision to life!

Our guests were AMAZED by the wonderful performance. I'm so glad we chose to have samba dancers as our entertainment and even more glad that we requested percussionists as well! Without the percussionists, we wouldn't have been able to have the true Brazilian beat and feel.

For a wedding, or any event, it's very important to have responsive vendors who actually listen to your needs. Christine exceeded my expectations. I would give Christine's service and the dancers & percussionist's performance 10 STARS!

I hope I can throw another event in San Diego only to have Brazil Carnival perform.
Just amazing!

Hired as:
Drum / Percussion Show, Samba Dancer
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David D. A. • May 19, 2015

The Best Brazilian Show I have ever seen.

I an event planner and I hired Brazilian Productions for one of my high end clients. Christine Portella, owner of the company, was personally there to assist her team of the most beautiful & talented dancers I have ever.
Christine & her team were extremely professional, always ready before call time, and left my guests gushing about how fantastic the performance was.
I would highly recommend Brazilian Productions for anyone that would like to make a lasting impression on their special guests.
Thank you Christine.

Hired as:
Latin Jazz Band, Samba Band, Samba Dancer
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Paola S. • November 6, 2022

BEST HORA LOCA IN SAN DIEGO!

We booked B Productions/BrazilCarnival to do our Hora Loca during our wedding. Looking back we couldn't have asked for a better Hora Loca!!! — it was the first hora loca for a lot of our family and friends and it was truly an unforgettable experience for them.

Hired as:
Brazilian Entertainment, Samba Dancer
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Whitney P. • November 21, 2021

Bianca was Amazing!

Wonderful Dancer with amazing energy! Owner Christine was very responsive and easy to book with. Really added that extra spark to my party!!

Hired as:
Brazilian Entertainment
BrazilCarnival

Response from BrazilCarnival:

Thank you! Bianca is indeed a star! We are so happy you loved our performer!

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Isabelle J. • October 21, 2021

Beautiful Talent!

Our dancer was very friendly, corporative, and talented! My residents loved her!

Hired as:
Samba Dancer
BrazilCarnival

Response from BrazilCarnival:

Thank you Isabelle! It was such a pleasure to be a part of your Celebraation! Keep us in mind for future Events!

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Scott R. • October 6, 2021

Talented, Professional and more

David was excellent to work with. Flexible and dedicated, humble and talented, professional and on time. We had an event on San Diego bay and David came and setup all his equipment and made our evening special. I’d definitely hire him again.

Hired as:
Guitarist
BrazilCarnival

Response from BrazilCarnival:

Thank you Scott! It was a pleasure performing for your group. The music was a perfect match for the Evening!
Please keep us in mind for future Events!!!

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Todd G. • September 20, 2021

Stunning and entertaining show!

The whole experience was above and beyond! They made our vow renewal celebration a major hit to our guests. Christine was very enthusiastic and remained engaged and involved from our first meeting up until and into the show! Everyone is still raving about the whole experience. So very happy that we found Brazil Carnival, they kept everyone on the dance floor. Highly, highly recommended!

Hired as:
Brazilian Entertainment, Samba Dancer
BrazilCarnival

Response from BrazilCarnival:

Todd and Vanny we absolutely loved performing at your Celebration! Getting to see the love your friends and family share for you guys was so beautiful.... This date will stay in our memories as one of our best performances ever! Your Brother was the light of the party!

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Danny G. • August 31, 2021

Awesome Latin Band for Wedding Reception

Christine from Brazil Carnival was an excellent liaison between the band and myself (customer). She was very professional and always kept me informed with any changes. Initially she had booked me a latin band for my wedding but with only weeks until my event due to unforeseen reasons the band cancelled the performance. Christine was able to find me a different latin band, promptly and ended up being one of the highlights of my wedding. I would highly recommend her services for anyone who is looking for professional entertainment for any type of event.

Hired as:
Latin Band
BrazilCarnival

Response from BrazilCarnival:

Hi Danny!
Thank you Thank you! We strive to make sure that our clients are lined up with a perfect match! You were so good at trusting Us with all the ups and downs that came our way!
Congratulations ! May you and your wife have the best that the world can offer!
We are planning on being a part of all the celebrations with our amazing Entertainment!
Thank you!

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Marta B. • August 12, 2021

MOST AMAZING EXPERIENCE EVER!!!

Thank you Christine Portella who brought the GORGEOUS and TALENTED ladies from her @SDBrazilCarnival
I was looking for a suprize for my Husband on our wedding day - BOY WAS HE SURPRISED! Throughout the process you and I were on the same page as far as making this memorable and definately had everyones attention! All the girls were so beautiful and great dancers. I loved that they took the time to teach steps to everyone who stepped out on to the dance floor! Thank you so much Christine for everything - If anyone is lookung for that WOW factor and really something to get the party started to dance the night away Please please dont hesitate to contact Christine - YOU WILL LOVE EVERY MINUTE!

Christine Portella
B Productions
619.865-8972

Hired as:
Brazilian Entertainment, Samba Dancer
BrazilCarnival

Response from BrazilCarnival:

Dear Marta! It was a pleasure, we felt all the Love from your family and friends!! I will never forget your husband's face!!!!1 You are the BEST! Wishing you all the happiness and love in the world! Your kids are amazing!
Thank you for the opportunity!

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Joey L. • June 30, 2021

Absolutely fantastic show

The dancers were beautiful and colorful. I will use Christine again in the future and recommend the Samba Show to others.

Hired as:
Brazilian Entertainment, Samba Dancer
BrazilCarnival

Response from BrazilCarnival:

Thank you for having us at your Event! It was a beautiful celebration of life, and we were honored to be a part of it.

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Southwestern Y. C. • February 25, 2020

Awesome Performance

This is the second time I have booked a performance with Brazilian Productions through Christine. On both occasions, she and the performers delivered a fantastic performance. I would highly recommend them to other clients.

Hired as:
Brazilian Entertainment, Drum / Percussion Show, Samba Dancer
BrazilCarnival

Response from BrazilCarnival:

Thank you Andrew and Linda!
It was a pleasure to perform at your Mardi Gras Carnival Event! Looking forward to next years!!!

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John S. • January 19, 2017

AMAZING Show , SPECTACULAR Dancers!!

When Brazil Carnival [Christine Portella] says:
"WE BRING BRAZIL 2 U" They are not kidding!!

The best Brazilian Show I have ever seen!!
They truly bring the music and dance to whole nother
level and know how to get the party started.
REAL GORGEOUS HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL Samba Dancers
and Music that exceeded my expectations!

Hired as:
Brazilian Entertainment, Samba Dancer
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Ashley H. • October 31, 2016

Professional, Exciting, Energetic and FUN!

It was a pleasure working with Christine from the planning stages to the energetic and fun performance of her performers. For our annual work conference, we went with a Brazilian theme for our main event and BrazilCarnival did not disappoint! Starting with a Bossa Nova duo with their smooth sounds welcoming guests in, then to the Capoiera dancers and drummers kicking off the performance and then to the incredibly talented female samba dancers with their beautiful costumes and smiles all accompanied by a great DJ! Christine and her group were extremely flexible when we had to move our outside event to the inside due to rain ... Rain or Shine - this group is fantastic!

Hired as:
Bossa Nova Band, Brazilian Entertainment, Drum / Percussion Show, Samba Dancer
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Haleh P. • August 2, 2015

Don't even hesitate to hire this team for your event...

I had the BrazilCarnival for my dauther wedding in April 2015. Their performance was amazing, their costumes shining and their music was astonishing.

I will hire them for every other event I might have in my life and will recommend them with no hesitation.

I can not thank them for making my daughter wedding a memorable event for over 200 guests.

Hired as:
Brazilian Entertainment

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Price Range: $300 and up

Gig Length: 60 - 120 minutes

Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Website: Visit website

Phone Number: Call

What to Expect

We offer the most SPECTACULAR Brazilian Samba Percussion and Capoeira Shows! No one comes close to the beauty, talent and looks of our performers!

Our Show will start with a couple of choreographed numbers performed by our classy Samba Dancers and Capoeiristas, followed by audience interaction and participation, and end with the opportunity for your guests to take photos with the performers!

About

We Bring Brazil 2 U!
I am a native of Rio de Janeiro. Authenticity & Passion are in all our Shows!
We have been in business for the past 25 years in San Diego. Our goal is to provide our clients with the Best Performers at the Best Price by working with our client's budgets and bringing the experience to enhance their special event.
We have a lot of other talent to offer aside from the best Samba Dancers, Capoeiristas and Brazilian Bands! We also put on shows for Flamenco, Jazz, Spanish, Cuban and much more!
We have worked with the Gaslamp District, USS Midway, Palma Casino, EDC, Beach Soccer Jam, The San Diego Symphony, The Latino Film Festival and have been featured on and have the support from the Union Tribune, KUSI and NBC and much more!
Our purpose is to always ensure that every guest remembers our Show as one of the BEST they have ever experienced!

Additional Booking Notes

No Technical requirements!

Services Offered

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Past Booked Events

February 16, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Corporate Event
September 03, 2022 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm Teen Birthday Party
August 13, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Birthday Party
May 08, 2022 • 10:30am - 1:30pm Holiday Party
February 04, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:30pm Funeral/Memorial Service
December 02, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner Party
November 20, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Birthday Party
October 16, 2021 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Corporate Event
October 05, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm Dinner Party
September 17, 2021 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm Wedding Reception
August 28, 2021 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm Wedding Ceremony
August 04, 2021 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm Wedding Reception
June 26, 2021 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm Funeral/Memorial Service
September 15, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm Birthday Party
January 17, 2017 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm Baby Shower

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Set List

We either bring our live drummers or perform to tracks.

Setup Requirements

dancing space and lights!

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