in addition to the 10 crucial elements, the components listed below are critical to the overall performance of a samba school, but they are not directly or explicitly scored by the judges during the parades.

in particular, the rainha da bateria and the ala das baianas are always watched with great attention, both by the media and by the public.

while the rainha da bateria is usually a celebrity who can give much publicity to the samba school, the ala das baianas is possibly the most traditional group in any parade and beloved by all.