points are given for choreography, and it's crucial to perform the movements accurately and with vitality.

the singing of the school's samba song is another area that is judged, and one that judges pay much attention to.

the samba schools' theme song is available up to three months before the parade on the respective websites.

participants need to learn all the words in advance of the parade, and on the day sing the song with gusto, helping to get the audience involved in chanting the words.

it is important for all the paraders to express as much liveliness and enjoyment as possible while dancing down the runway, getting into the spirit of their samba school to the vibrant rhythm, performance, and theme.