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In this article we will explain everything you ever wanted to know about the goddesses of the Brazilian Carnival, called Queens drum section, or "Rainha de Bateria" in Portuguese. Carnaval Drum Queens, Queen of the Drums, Muse Drummers, Percussion Muse Drum Unit Queen, or even the Queen's percussion, were names given by the translators to the expression of Brazilian Carnival "Rainha de Bateria". We decided to use the term "Drum Carnival Queen" because it best represents, in our opinion, the Brazilian real sense. Muses Carnival Drum Queens are essentially the parade as highlighted in front of each section of the drum in a samba school Carnival of Brazil . Let's see how it all began.

Some historians say the original beauty of this figure goes back to the fifties and sixties, but only after the mid-eighties, with model Monique Evans Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel samba school that got the post status it has today. These goddesses Carnival must have specific attributes to become a real Drum Queen. Not all the muses are Drum Carnival Queens. The "Rainhas of Bateria" are high up the chain of social status (for women) in the Carnival of Brazil and are responsible for "opening and welcoming" the percussion section of drums in all schools major samba in Brazil. The position is highly sought after and intense competition among possible candidates sparks. The "Rainhas of Bateria" are generally young (between 18-50), and very physical. This is so since it needs all the energy needed to dance the samba in a series of events such the backstage rehearsals samba parades technical exhibitions, video clips and promotional parties samba.

In addition to being young and beautiful, the "Rainhas of Bateria" must also be very photogenic, attract as much attention as possible by the specialized media and general public. Carnaval Drum Queens are photographed throughout the year, and this interest media and exposure adds popularity and glamor to the final of the samba school at the official parade. In all the attributes, charisma is probably the most important. A Carnival Drum Queen of Brazil should be very charismatic, capable of empathy in the public schools of samba, the samba school community, the media and the general public. These "Rainhas of Bateria" should be very popular, media friendly and dynamic so that the general opinion, especially drummers and percussionists to maintain their enthusiasm about their performance and pride in this school of samba. Ideally, the Queens Drum dancers must also be made. Because of this large, Drum Queens are a vital and active member of a samba school to promote his community all year round, not just during the holiday season. Still in terms of artistic style, Queen Drum adds grace and lightness to this area of the parade which is mainly composed of men, which is the coil section.

Now that we know the key attributes of a drum section of the Queen must have, we will explain how they are selected. Samba schools in Brazil are similar in structure to corporate power in America has a president, administrators, support staff, etc. Drum Queens are basically chosen by the president of the samba schools and the Board of Directors. At the end of every carnival they examine the beauty of the overall performance. If the queen of the samba school drum shown in the official parade (and parallel events) with energy, empathy, and brilliance, then it may be qualified to repeat the parade next year . If it fails, then it must be replaced. But all this is very sensitive and subjective. Many of them have reached informal agreements with Samba school, while others defined the contracts.

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