these  regulations initially created strain between altinha participants and those enforcing the rules, but nowadays certain areas are designated to allow altinha all day long - these locations include the edges of copacabana beach and an area near praia da reserva.

altinha continues to gain popularity up until today - organized events are starting to take place in the city, and one of the many examples includes the famous red bull roda de bola - it is the very first female championship for the sport. red bull rode de bola champions are crowned based on their acrobatic creativity and harmony of moves - held in ipanema, this competition is anticipated to be a yearly event, and spectators continue to give positive feedback.