Brazil Plans Dance School For Nigeria

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The Leader of the Brazilian Carnival Band, Mr Thobias Da Vai-Vai, said on Thursday in Calabar that the Brazilian Government would soon build a Samba Dance School in Calabar to market Brazil’s culture internationally.

He made the announcement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the ongoing Carnival Calabar Festival 2012.

Vai-Vai said the dancing school would be for youths to make them grow up with the dancing style.

He said Nigeria and Brazil had similar culture that needed to be show-cased.

“The dancing school will be built in order to exchange cultures that both countries have in common and to promote a friendly atmosphere,” he said.

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He urged the Federal Government to improve infrastructure and to support foreign investors by creating good and safe environment.

“Government should make a firm policy that would give room for investors to explore the industry.

“Government should reduce charges, taxes and levies to encourage more investors into Nigeria,” he said.

He said that samba dance was reputed to be a world-class dancing style and that the costumes could be used to promote both nations’ cultures.

“We are all happy to be part of the Carnival Calabar Festival 2012, and hope to come again,” he said.

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