Jorge Alabe's carnaval samba tour 2009

Forwarded from Deborah Kogan:


Hello, all,

Here's a reminder if you are thinking about going to Brazil in early
2009--Mestre Jorge Alabe is hosting his "samba tour" in January, taking you
to the samba schools of beautiful Rio to get the real experience up close.
January is a great time to go when the escolas are really getting hot, and
the group tour is a fun and reasonably priced way to do it.

If you are thinking about it, be sure to get in touch with either me or
Jorge Alabe directly. Information is listed below, and on the attached
flyer.

Cheers,

Deborah


Samba Tour in Rio de Janeiro
with Jorge Alabe
January 2009

Visit Rio¹s famous samba schools and enjoy the culture of one of the world¹s
most beautiful cities with Jorge Alabê in his hometown.

Maximum 10 people in group

Depart U.S. Jan. 21, arrive in Rio Jan. 22

Depart Rio Jan. 31, arrive in U.S. Feb. 1

Included in trip price:

* Round-trip economy-class airfare from the U.S. to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

* Shared rooms in apartment in Copacabana (4 to 5 people in each apartment),
walking distance from the beach

* Transportation from the airport on arrival on 1/21, and return to airport
on 1/31

* Transportation to five samba school rehearsals

* Visit to a candomble house

All for $2400

($1300 due by Oct. 1; remainder due by Dec. 15.)

(Not included:
Passport and visa fees; additional transportation costs; entry fees to samba
schools; meals other than specified on the schedule; drum and dance classes;
other activities.)

Group or private dance or drum classes available for additional fees by
arrangement. For group class of 4 or more people, $20/hour per person for
drum or dance class.

For more information or to join the tour, contact Deborah at 510-601-7244,
dlcogan@earthlink.net; or Jorge Alabe at 510-393-6400, jorgealabe@yahoo.com.