samba, the dance and musical style are recognized as defining symbols of brazil and its various carnivals, especially that of rio with a dance that incorporates a variety of other dance types such as waltz, rumba, tango and even some of the glitz associated with chá-chá-chá - the musical style has a catchy almost hypnotic pulsating beat, which few seem able to escape.  

here is a list of places one can visit on a monday in search for samba.