LSS NHC 2011 GUIDE

G.R.E.S. Unidos de LondresLondon School of Samba

GUIDE TO 2011 NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL

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London School of SambaG.R.E.S. Unidos de Londres

Fundacão 1984

Patron:Dame Evelyn Glennie, OBE

Address:London School of Samba

Unit B202.2The Biscuit Factory100 Clements Road

LondonSE16 4DG

Email:[email protected]

Phone:+44 (0)207 394 7359

Website:www.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk

Reg. Company no: 2564505 Reg. Charity no: 1004609

2011 LSS Guide • Produced and edited by Mags

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G.R.E.S. Unidos de Londres2011 Carnival Guide

CONTENTS

CARNIVAL WEEKEND

WELCOME TO THE 2011 NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL 4

G.R.E.S. UNIDOS DE LONDRES: KEY STAFF 5

GENERAL INFORMATION 6–9

MAP SHOWING BARRACÃO & LOCAL TUBE STATIONS 10

2011 NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL ROUTE MAP 11

2011 NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL PARADE PLAN 12

DANCERS 13–14

BATERIA 15–18

STEWARDS 19–20

2011 SAMBA ENREDO 21

CARNIVAL WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENTS 22

AFTER CARNIVAL

GENERAL INFORMATION 23

BUS MAP 24

TRAIN & TUBE 25

LSS WORKSHOPS & EVENTS 26

APPENDIX

ABOUT THE LONDON SCHOOL OF SAMBA 27

HOW SAMBA IS JUDGED IN CARNIVAL 28

RESULTS OF CARNIVAL 29


WELCOME TO 2011 NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL

A very warm welcome to the London School of Samba 2011 Notting Hill CarnivalWeekend!

As those of you who have been before will know, Notting Hill Carnival gives us anopportunity to bring together all the parts of our school and showcase our skills,talent and love of Brazilian music, dance and carnival arts to the public at Europe'sbiggest street party. This year we will transport you and our audience from thestreets of Notting Hill to the mystical lands of Arabia with our colourful costumes,our beautiful float, and our magical samba enredo telling the story of Ze Malandro &the 40 thieves.

This is my third carnival and as with every year, I am amazed by the amount of hardwork and time that everyone puts in, from the first Carnival committee meeting onthe 12th of January all the way to the activities on carnival weekend. To put a showlike this on the road is truly an amazing achievement, and this year we had to facethe additional challenges around budget cuts, lack of manpower and theuncertainties in the wider arts sector in the UK. I would therefore like to thankeveryone who has been involved with this year's carnival preparations.

Making our weekend that more special are our friends who join us from our sisterschools across Europe to share the experience with us! This year we welcome fellowsambistas from Finland, Sweden, France and Spain as well as other parts of the UK.

All that remains is for me to wish you all the best of fun and enjoyment for theweekend ahead!

Paul HeuvelmansChair, Board of Trustees


G.R.E.S. Unidos de LondresKey StaffCarnival CommitteeChair of Trustees Paul HeuvelmansDevelopment Manager Lou ForsterAdministrator Hanne ColeChief Steward & Security Carole HaywardCostumes Maria GarciaTrustee Nicki GilbertSocial Events Rik Van t'LamCommunications Kanika Findley-ChinBateria Fred TurukaDancers Jo VanierFloat Designer & Production Manager Darren GoadAla Velha Guarda Mags

Other staffFloat driver Dave FishlockCleaning Matthew Johns, Emma Lyons

Costume designsCostume Design Marianne Taviner & Nicola Richardson

of Vortex CreatesDancersDance Co-ordinators Mariana Whitehouse & Jo VanierMake-up Co-ordinator Mariana WhitehousePorta Bandeira Katja MetzMestre Sala Marcelo di SantisMadrinha Diane FodenRainha da Bateria Karla-Jayne Thomas

Ala Leaders on paradeAla Comissão de Frente Theah Dix (also contact point for info)Ala Baianas Self-led – tbc on weekend

(for more info contact Orquidea Felgueiras)Ala Passistas Caprice Brown (for info contact Asia Horst)Ala Indio Marta Scott (for info contact Diana Robershaw)Ala Spices Lorella Rama (also contact point for info)

ChoreographersAla Comissão de Frente Theah DixAla Spices Romero da MangueiraAla Passista Romero da Mangueira, Mariana WhitehouseAla Porta Bandeira & Mestre Sala Eliete dos SantosAla Baiana Mariana WhitehouseAla Comissão de Frente Theah DixAla Indio Marta Scott

BateriaMestre de Bateria Fred TurukaPuxadores Xavier Osmir, Bosco de OliveiraCavaquinho Paul RumbolViola John HicksBateria Directors Tristan Daws, Oli Watts, Mags, Lauren Baker,

Paul Marwood & Murray Anderson


GENERAL INFORMATION2011 Theme Ze Malandro & the 40 thieves

Carnival dates Saturday 27 August Sign in, rehearsals, float building, finish costumes etc (09.00–Midnight)

Sunday 28 August Sign in, rehearsals, float building, finish costumes etc (09.00–Midnight)

Monday 29 August Sign in, rehearsals, float building,finish costumes etc (07.00–08.30, 09.00 parade)

Barracão See map on page 9Our base for the Carnival weekend is our barracão at Kensington & Chelsea College,17-19 Maxilla Walk, St Mark's Road, London W10 6NQ.

– All the rehearsals take place here and it’s where we set off from on the Mondaymorning. Please note the earlier start times this year for the parade.

– Our barracão will be closed to anyone who is not registered for carnival or whohas not got a visitor pass.

– Everyone should be prepared for wet weather as rehearsals will take placeoutdoors.

– Please bring along pagode instruments such as tan tans, pandeiros, cuicas,ganzas, frigideiras and shaky eggs :))

Access to Maxilla GardensSaturday 27 August 08.30 – MidnightSunday 28 August 08.30 – 23.30Monday 29 August 06.30 – 23.00

Guest list and visitors at the barracãoGuest list closed on Wednesday 24 August 2011. Guests are welcome to use thecafe at the barracão, but after the parade there will be no food provided for them.This years the feijoada can only be purchased by tickets bought in advance. Thiscosts £6.50 and participants should order this by Saturday at the latest by speakingto Nicki Gilbert at the barracão.

This year security will be very strictly enforced by Carole Hayward and only those withthe appropriate wrist bands will be permitted to the barracão (especially for the post-carnival party after the parade on Monday night).

Special Announcements, information updatesThese will be made at at the barracão at these times:Saturday 27 August 15.00Sunday 28 August 15.00 Plus LSS members vote for 2012 themeMonday 29 August 09.00 Before we leave for the parade

16.00 Announcement of winner of 2012 theme competition

Getting there & backSee page 8, map on p10 & pages 24 & 25 for detailed information


GENERAL INFORMATION

Parking in the streets near the barracãoStreet parking is available after 13.30 on Saturday 27 August and in residents parkingareas on Sunday 28 August and Monday 29 August. According to the Royal Borough ofKensington & Chelsea website:

Do parking restrictions apply on bank and public holidays? Yes, restrictions do apply. Controlled zone entry signs show that the hours ofrestriction are 8.30am to 6.30pm or 10pm Monday to Friday and 8.30 am to 1.30pmor 6.30pm on Saturday. These restrictions still apply on bank and public holidayswith the exception of residents’ parking and pay-and-display bays. These areavailable to all without charge. <www.rbkc.gov.uk/environmentandtransport/parking/parkingtickets/parkingrestrictions.aspx>

However, if you have to travel by car you would be advised not to try parking to closeto the barracão. Most parking spaces go early, and later on when you try to leave thearea, the roads can be very congested – especially in evening after Carnival onMonday. If possible, try parking 10 or 15 mins walk away from the barracão, south-west (in the area of Holland Park Avenue) or north-west (in the area of North PoleRoad & St. Quentin Avenue).

2011 Carnival T-shirts

We would like to thank Cubana Bar & Restaurant in Waterloo for our 2011 Carnival T-shirts. These will be available for all participants and stewards free charge and willbe distributed at the barracão for all participants when they register on the door onarrival for the first time. For stewards, this will be distributed by Carole Hayward onMonday morning. We will also have a number of t-shirts to give away on the paradewhich will take place just before the judging area.

Cubana is opposite WAC and is London’s freshest, juiciest bar-restaurant with freshtropical cocktails, reasonably priced home-made food prepared with free-rangeingredients and late night live Latin music! See <www.cubana.co.uk>

Pictures and videos of 2011 CarnivalThe LSS will put up pictures of the carnival weekend on its website as soon as possibleafterwards. If you take any pictures or videos on your camera then select the bestafterwards and send a CD to Hanne Cole at the LSS office.

Other useful sitesLSS YouTube channel: <www.youtube.com/LSSsamba>LSS Facebook group: <https://www.facebook.com/#!/LondonSchoolOfSamba>LSS Twitter page: <www.twitter.com/The_LSS>


Getting to the barracãoTube travel to the Notting Hill areaTransport connections are better than in previous years. Transport for London (TfL)have a special page on their website with loads of useful information about the tube,trains and buses in the carnival area, including a map you can download. You can seethat page here: <http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/Nottinghillcarnival/>

Oyster card usersOne thing can make travel to carnival expensive: the use of what TfL call “auto-complete” at ticket barriers. This is the practice of leaving the ticket gates open whenconfronted with large crowds. You find that although you touched in at the start of yourjounrey, you will not be allowed to touch out at the end. On their carnival page, TfLstate that this may happen again this year “due to high passenger numbers atstations”. Furthermore TfL state:– If you can't touch in or out, any maximum fare incurred will be refunded

automatically to your card when you next use it on the Tube (within seven daysfrom the end of the Carnival)

However, if you are not going to use the tube after carnival, or if you are a visitor fromoverseas, then you are advised to purchase a daily paper travelcard for each day ofcarnival.

TUBEFor more info check: <http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/Nottinghillcarnival/>

Ladbroke Grove station10 mins walk to the barracão– Nearest tube station to the barracao on Saturday– Only open on Saturday 27 August– This station is CLOSED on Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August

Latimer Road stationNomal service on Saturday 27 August. 15 mins walk to the barracão– This is the nearest tube station to the barracao for Sunday and Monday– Note early closure on these days - this station closes at 22.30 on Sunday and

Monday– Participants are advised to leave the barracao by 22.00 to ensure they get the

last tube home on these days

NATIONAL RAILFor more info check: <http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/planjourney/search>

Shepherds BushThis is the nearest national rail station to the barracao (1.2 miles), and is served bySouthern & London Overground. Leave at least 30 mins to walk there. This stationcan be a useful alternative for those participants wishing to avoid travelling throughcentral London. Info about the last trains after carnival are on p25.


Float buildingOur Float Designer & Production Manager Darren Goad will be at the barracão all daySaturday and Sunday. He will needs as much help as possible to help build/decoratethe float by Monday morning. So please try and help here as much as you can so wecan finish our float in time for the parade.

Cafe at the barracãoFood will be available at the barracão throughout the Carnival weekend in the cafe inMaxilla Gardens. The caterer this year is Andy from Kensington & Chelsea College.

Cafe opening timesSaturday 27 August

Tea, Coffee & Toast 09.00–10.30Lunch 13.00–14.30Sushi made by Sanae Kadoya 17.00–19.00(in forecourt)

– Tea and coffee will be available from the vending machines all day

– There is no food ar the carnival party at the barracão on Saturday night

Sunday 28 August

Tea, Coffee & Toast 09.00–10.30Lunch 13.00–14.30Sushi made by Sanae Kadoya 17.00–19.00(in forecourt)

– Tea and Coffee will also be available from the vending machines all day

Monday 29 August

As we will be leaving the barracão by 09.00 there will be no breakfast after 08.30 (andbreakfast will not be served to anyone in costume).

Cooked breakfast 07.00–08.30Feijoada Meal 16.00–17.00

(approx)

This year the Feijoada will be provided by El Berimbau (10-12 Creechurch Lane, EC3)and can only be purchased by tickets bought in advance. This costs £6.50 andparticipants should order this by Saturday at the latest by speaking to Nicki Gilbert atthe barracão.


MAP SHOWING BARRACÃO & LOCAL TUBE STATIONS& route taken by the LSS on Monday before judging area

BARRACÃOArrow points to

exact point wherethe entrance is on

St. Marks Road

OFFICIAL ENTRYPOINT FOR LSS

09.30

OFFICIAL POINTWHERE LSS

PARADE STARTSc. 10.30–11.30

NIGHT BUSESAfter Carnival on Mondaynight most go from here

NEAREST RAIL STATIONShepherds Bush – trains to

Watford and Clapham Junction


2011 NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL ROUTE MAP

JUDGING AREAThe judging area

now starts atpoint B & finishesat point C. There

will be judgesalong the whole of

this section

PREPARE FOR JUDGINGAll dancers & drummers getready for judging between

point A and point B

ENTRY POINTThe LSS enters theparade route here

on Monday morning

Carnival route is approximately 3.5 miles long (5.6 km)The LSS will be on the parade route for anything between 4 and 8 hours. We hopethat by leaving the Barracão at 09.00 on the morning of the parade we stand a goodchance of being back by around 4-5pm at the latest.

BARRACÃOLSS leaves

barracão 09.00 onMonday morning

EXIT POINTSThe LSS will leave

the parade route atone of these points

B

A

C


2011 NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL PARADE PLAN

Ala Bateria 1 mestre de bateria,

6 bateria directors54 drummers

Rainha de Bateria 1 dancer (Karla Jayne Thomas)

Ala dos Compositores 2 puxadores, 1 cavaco, 1 viola

Carro Alegórico (FLOAT)Madrinha & 3 Destaques (Pascale Ferreira do Camo, Pablo Lauvergne,

Elin Ritter), plus 2 soundcrew & 1 driver

Ala Comissão de Frente 8 dancers

Ala Destaque 1 dancers (Orquidea Felgueiras)

Ala Destaque 2 dancers (Cynthia Murillo & Rahel)

Ala Destaque 1 dancer (Gioreley Brooks)

Ala Alegria 8 dancers

Ala das Passistas 12 dancers

Ala Porta Bandeira & Mestre Sala 2 dancers

Ala Indio 7 dancers

Ala Velha Guarda 4 dancers

Ala Destaque 1 dancer (Julia Bysshe)

Ala Destaque 1 dancer (Natalia Mroz)

Ala Imperio do Papagaio2 Porta Bandeira & Mestre Sala

1 Rainha da Bateria11 Passistas

Ala das Spices 10 dancers

Ala das Baianas 6 dancers

Position of Judges at Westbourne Park

Stewards

Stewards

Stewards

Stewards

DANCERS (82 performers)Ala Mestre Sala & Porta Bandeira 2 dancersMadrinha, Rainha de Bateria 2 dancersAla Comissão de Frente 8 dancersAla Baianas 6 dancersAla Passistas 12 dancersAla Indio 7 dancersAla Destaque 9 dancersAla Imperio do Papagaio 14 dancersAla Spice 10 dancersAla Alegria 8 dancersAla Velha Guarda 4 performers

BATERIA (66 performers)Ala dos Compositores 2 puxadores,

1 cavaco, 1 violaAla Bateria 1 mestre de bateria

6 bateria directors,55 drummers

OTHERS (40 approx)Soundcrew 2 soundcrew, 2 driversAdmin 2 adminStewards 30 (approx)Film & Photograhers 2

BREAKDOWN OF ALAS & STEWARDS etcOverall number: 148 performers & 38 stewards, admins etc = approx. 186 people on parade

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DANCERS

Rehearsal times

Ala Teacher Saturday Sunday27 August 28 August

Baianas Mariana Whitehouse 10.00–12.00 12.00–14.00

Spices Romero da Mangueira 10.00–12.00 12.00–14.00

Porta Bandeira & Eliete dos Santos 12.00–13.30 12.00–13.30Mestre Sala

Commisão da Frente Theah Dix 12.00–14.00 10.00–12.00

Indios Marta Scott 12.00–14.00 10.00–12.00

Passistas Mariana Whitehouse 15.00–17.00 15.00–17.00

Destaques Join general rehearsals at 15.00on both days

Costume fittingsSaturday12.00–13.30 Baianas13.30–14.30 General fittings17.00–19.00 More fittings

Sunday13.30–14.30 General fittings17.00–19.00 More fittings

Reminders– All rehearsals will be outdoors so please be prepared for wet weather and for

sunburn. – All dancers wearing tights should have flesh coloured fishnet tights unless advised

otherwise. These are available at: Dancia International, 187 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5QA Tel: 0207 831 9483. There is a 10% discount with LSSmembership card

– Bring your own basic make-up (your Ala leader will tell you if you need to wearfoundation or not)

– No guests allowed unless pre-arranged– No parking on site unless pre-arranged

Any questions? Dance team contact details:Mariana Whitehouse 07727 682 829 (the main dance contact for carnival)Jo Vanier 07961 002 758

If you are not able to speak your ala contact face to face, all enquiries can beemailed to the dance team. They will forward the enquiry to the relevant person ordeal with the enquiry. Please email us for non-urgent information/enquiries at:<[email protected]>


DANCERS

Monday 29 August 2011 – Carnival day

MAKE-UP TIMES – In your dressing room:

Ala Indio 07.00–08.00 led by Orquidea Felgueiras, Maddy Ngomba & Ella Peck

Ala Commisão da Frente: 07.00–08.00 led by Mariana Whitehouse,Theah Dix & Joanna Jasina.

MAKE-UP TIMES – In the make-up room:

Ala Spice 07.00–08.00 led by Lorella Rama and Zara Walker

Ala Passista 07.00–08.00 led by Davina Greeves, Asia Horst & Jo Wierzbinska

Ala Commisão da Frente: 07.00–08.00 led by Mariana Whitehouse, Theah Dix & Joanna Jasina. Men in your dressing room, women in the make-up room

Ala Baianas & 07.00–08.00 in make up room with Zoe PetersonFLOAT Destaques

Rainha da Bateria, In make up room 08.00–09.00 with MarianaMestre Sala & WhitehousePorta Bandeira

Giovanna will be in make up room applying lashes from 07.00–08.00. Just queue upwith the lashes you will be given on the day.

– Must be ready in costumes and make-up applied: 07.00–08.00 – Assemble outside in the correct parade position, final head count and photos:

08.00– Final briefing: 08.30– Ready to leave barracão: 09.00 SHARP

Any performers still not ready by 09.00 will be left behind and have to make theirown way along the parade route to find the LSS without a steward escort

And don’t forget . . .– Liquids and snack bars will be provided on the parade– Look out for information about changing and make-up times and adhere to them– Please be prepared for last minute rehearsals– Please respond to requests by stewards and ala group leaders– Follow instructions from stewards and harmonia during the parade– Please note the position of your ala that is in this guide. Any update in the parade

plan will be posted at Maxilla Gardens– Sun cream is essential if your arms, shoulders, legs or bald heads are not covered

by costume (especially on the parade)– Be word perfect with the Samba Enredo


BATERIA

IMPORTANT NOTEAll bateria members need to bring plain white shoes or trainers and whitesocks - no exceptions! Over the weekend, you are required to spray these goldfor the parade

BATERIA SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKEND

– All rehearsals on Saturday & Sunday will be outdoors so please be prepared for wetweather or for sunburn

– No guests allowed unless pre-arranged

– No parking on site unless pre-arranged

– Please ensure that you have learnt the 2011 samba enredo and the arrangement offby heart

– Make sure you pack your own sticks and straps as we are very short of spares. Ifyou can, also bring spare drum skins

– Please make sure you sign in on time every day and are ready for rehearsals at least10 minutes before they start

– Make sure you check your place in the bateria for the main parade on the plan of thedrummers displayed in the barracão

– Make sure you check the time for your costume fitting on Monday morning(07.00–08.00)

– Liquids and snack bars will be provided on the parade

– Be word perfect with the Samba Enredo


BATERIA

REHEARSALS

Saturday 27 August 2011

– All drummers sign in 09.00–10.30

– Pick up 2011 Carnival t-shirt

Section rehearsals

Please be ready to start 10 mins before 10.45–11.45

– Caixa, Repique and Surdo with Fred Turuka, Tristan Daws, Oli Watts & Murray Anderson

– Tamborims with Paul Marwood & Vik Choudhuri– Agogos with Mags

Main bateria rehearsals

Please be ready to start 10 mins before 12.00–13.0015.15–17.00

– All members of the bateria

– Following the parade announcements may be made concerning parade plans

Drum covering/Decorations

– All members of the bateria with Fred Turuka 17.15–18.15


BATERIA

REHEARSALS

Sunday 28 August 2011

– All drummers sign in 09.00–10.30

– Late registration by visitors should also be done during this time

– Pick up 2011 Carnival t-shirt

Section rehearsals

Please be ready to start 10 mins before 10.45–11.45

– Caixa, Repique and Surdo with Fred Turuka, Tristan Daws, Oli Watts & Murray Anderson

– Tamborims with Paul Marwood and Lauren Baker– Agogos with Mags

Main bateria rehearsals

Please be ready to start 10 mins before 12.00–13.0015:15–17:00

– All members of the bateria

– Full rehearsal with our Puxadores and Cavaco players

– Following the parade announcements may be made concerning parade plans

Drum covering/Decorations

– All members of the bateria with Fred Turuka 17.15–18.15


BATERIA

Monday 29 August 2011 - Morning of the Carnival parade

We're entering at the junction of Barlby Road and Ladbroke Grove this year. Ourallocated start time here is 09.30

Toilets on the parade routePerformers will have to use public ones where possible.

Costume fitting times

All members of the bateria 07.00–08.00 Costumes

08.00–08.30 Make-up led by Greg Cowan, Brandon, Giovanna, Suzie Martin &Sian McDonald in the carpark

Getting ready for the parade

All drummers to form up under direction of the bateria directors 08.00

Bateria ready for pre-parade rehearsal with puxadores and cavacos 08.10

Dancers, stewards and bateria: final briefing 08.30

LSS leaves barracão 09.00

– Each player will have a specific place in the bateria. A plan of the bateria will bedisplayed in the barracão over Carnival weekend and all drummers are also advisedto check their place in advance with the bateria directors.

– You will be notified in advance if any of these times change

Any performers still not ready by 09.00 may be left behind and have to make theirown way along the parade route to find the LSS without a steward escort


STEWARDS

Chief Steward: Carole Hayward

RegistrationAll those interested in stewarding should send completed registration forms to Caroleat <[email protected]>

When are you needed?Stewards will have their names listed at the security entrance of the barracão and willbe issued with wristbands on entry. These must be worn throughout the weekend.

We shall be working at the barracão all day on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August2011. Steward help is very welcome and much needed on these days for a variety ofcarnival preparation activities. This may include float construction, costume alterationsand assistance, general coordination and help with first aid preparation.

Please show on the registration form if you are available to participate in suchpreparations on these days, and provide any detail of specific skills that may be ofassistance (i.e., first aid qualifications).

On the morning of the parade (Monday 29 August), stewards must arrive at thebarracão no later then 08.00. It is vital that all Stewards attend a team leader briefingat this time.

UniformWe have to be very strict on the Steward uniforms as all details of our parade designand presentation will be carefully marked by a panel of judges. On the morning of theparade:

– You must bring white shoes & white socks– You will be provided with a black 2011 LSS carnival t-shirt and white trousers

What do you do and when?Stewards will be allocated to a specific Ala and will be directed by a steward TeamLeader.

– Stewards will be required to attend the following briefings and rehearsals at thebarracão:

Saturday 27 August at 16.00Sunday 28 August at 16.00 (Parade rehearsal)Monday 29 August at 08.00

You will be advised by Carole as to where this will take place at the weekend.

Prior to the parade itself general preparation help will be needed. This will involvecoordinating groups of people, assisting with costume alterations, helping with floatconstruction and communicating and passing on information. You will be allocated aspecific job to fulfil in advance of the parade.


STEWARDS

During the paradeDuring the parade, all Stewards will:

– Respond to requests directed by our Chief Steward

– Be required to hand out refreshments to participants

– Be aware of any health and safety threats and report them appropriately

– Keep the parade road clear of obstruction

– Assist with costume maintenance and help Harmonia retain the parade line andshape.

– When the LSS passes the crowd barriers, crowd control is essential. Ropes (andgloves) will be provided to protect the parade participants.

After the paradeAfter the parade, we expect to arrive back at the barracão anytime between 15.00 and18.00.

All stewards will be required to help with the main clear up.You will need to assist withclearing away all costumes and carnival equipment.


2011 SAMBA ENREDO

No Rio Sou Malandro e na Persia AlibabaLyrics by Xavier Osmir, music written by Paulinho do Cavaco. Translated by Maxine Shorto

ChorusAbre te sesamo eu quero entrarCheguei da Persia – O – para lhe apresentaraPoesia que vai encantarQuarenta maladors é Ali Baba

Verse 1Terra do samba é pandeiroO Rio de Janeiro e de arrepiarExaltando o carnaval BrasileiroOdaliscas descam o morro pra sambar

Um pedido ao genio entregueiaLampada esfregueiUm sonho meu realizeiA Lapa que e nostalgia, romance e boemiaVamos festejar!

(Hoje tem festa na areia)

Hoje tem festa na areiaQuem quizer pode chegarPra cantar com alegriaCurta o som da bateriaQue a Unidos vem tocar

Verse 2Sambou, cantou, e no bixo jogouE com a malandragen se encantouDancou o tico – tico no fubaDe Carmen Miranda e provouUm gostoso quimdim de ia – iaIacantigas com sabor de sambaE toda gente bamba querendo provar

Este ritmo alegre vem apreciarO balanco do samba vai contagiarChora cavaco – toca o pandeiroSou Zé Malandro, sou do Rio de Janeiro

ChorusOpen sesame l want to come inI have arrived from Persia to introduceThe poetry that will enchantThe forty thieves and Ali Baba

Verse 1Land of samba and pandeiroRio de Janeiro gives me a heartbeatGlorifying the Brazilian carnivalThe odalisques coming from the favelas to dancesamba

I asked the genieI rubbed the lampAnd my dream came trueIn Lapa the town of nostalgia, romance and bohemiaWe are going to celebrate

(Today we have a party on the sandy beach)

Today we have a party on the sandy beachYou are welcome to join inTo sing with happinessEnjoy the sound of the drumsThat Unidos de Londres will play

Verse 2Ali Baba danced samba, sang a songAnd played the forbidden lottery (jogo do bixo)He danced the tico-tico no fuba danceThat Carman Miranda inventedAnd ate the delicious quimdim de ia – iaMusic with the flavour of sambaThat everybody wants to try

Come to appreciate this happy rhythmThe swing of the samba is bringing excitementPlay the cavaco – play the pandeiroI am Zé Malandro, I am from Rio de Janeiro

DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN TO THE SAMBA ENREDO HERE:<http://londonschoolofsamba.co.uk/index.php/carnival-2011-2/samba-de-enredo-2011/>


CARNIVAL WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENTS

Friday August 26 2011

Welcome party at for visitors and guests at 1 Corbet Place Bar and Lounge.

Location: The Old Truman Brewery, 15 Hanbury Street, off Brick Lane, Spitalfields,Shoreditch, London, E1 6QR

See <http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/pubsandbars/1-corbet-place-bar-and-lounge-info-26701.html>

GETTING THERETube: Aldgate East<http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/>

National Rail: Shoreditch High Street<http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/planjourney/search>

Saturday August 27 2011

PartyEntertainment will be provided by DJ Marcus, who will be bringing his sound system andDJing for the LSS. Soft drinks for sale will be available.

For the consumption of alcohol we advise participants to bring their own as none willbe on sale. However, we will be providing a caipirinha preparation service. We needvolunteers to help out with bar duty at the party. If you can help with this please letPaul Heuvelmans or Carole Hayward know.

Please note: barracão entry list still applies on Saturday evening and any additionalguests will need to have their full names put on the guest list in advance of thecarnival weekend. The guest list closed on Wednesday 24 August 2011

Location: Maxilla GardensTime: From 20.00

Sunday August 28 2011

Sambinis family picnicThe next generation of LSS is thriving, with 13 bambinis among our Samba family atthe last count. The Sambinis family picnic is open to all LSS members and their miniritmistas, make sure you have RSVP'd to Carole by Thursday 25th August.

Bring blankets, picnics and babies, we'll provide the cooing and cuddles. All childrenmust leave with their rightful owners . . .

Location: Maxilla GardensTime: 14.00


AFTER CARNIVAL – GENERAL INFORMATION

All participantsThe samba school arrives back at the barracão anytime between 16.00 and 17.00. Inthe event of a delay in leaving the barracão or if the school is seriously delayed on theparade route, the arrival back could be as late as 19.30

– Feijoada will be served to all participants. This year the Feijoada will be provided byEl Berimbau (10-12 Creechurch Lane, EC3) and can only be purchased by ticketsbought in advance. This costs £6.50 and participants should order this bySaturday at the latest by speaking to Nicki Gilbert at the barracão.

– except guests.

– We will have a pagode party after we have have cleared up.

On the evening of Monday 29th August please note we need help with the following:

– Clearing up the barracão.

– Dismantling of the float.

CostumesAll dancers, drummers & stewards– LSS Members: pack away your costume to take home.

– Visitors: Pack away your costume to be taken back our costume storage room inBermondsey.

All LSS drummersDrums– LSS drummers: Unless arranged otherwise please take home any drums you have

borrowed and return them to Waterloo when the workshops resume after Carnival.

– Visitors: Please put drums away carefully.

Barracão– Premises must be cleared by 23.30 on Monday night.


AFTER CARNIVAL - GETTING HOME BY BUS


AFTER CARNIVAL - TUBE & TRAIN

TUBESee <http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/Nottinghillcarnival/>

Ladbroke Grove station10 mins walk to the barracão– Nearest tube station to the barracao on Saturday– Only open on Saturday 27 August– This station is CLOSED on Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August

Latimer Road stationNomal service on Saturday 27 August. 15 mins walk to the barracão– This is the nearest tube station to the barracao for Sunday and Monday– Note early closure on these days:

this station closes at 22.30 on Sunday 28 August and Monday 29 August– Participants are advised to leave the barracao by 22.00 to ensure they get the last

tube home on these days

NATIONAL RAILSee <http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/planjourney/search>

Shepherds BushThis is the nearest national rail station to the barracao (1.2 miles). Leave at least 30 mins to walk there. This station can be a useful alternative for those participantswishing to avoid travelling through central London to the destinations listed below.

SUNDAY 28 AUGUSTTo Camden, Hackney & StratfordNo direct trains - best to get tube from Latimer Road

To Willesden Junction, Harrow & WatfordDirect train: 22.29. After that change at Willesden Junction. Last train 23.27

To Clapham Junction & East Croydon and connections to Brighton23.24 to Clapham Junction only. Change there for East Croydon23.45 Direct train to Clapham Junction & East Croydon. Change there for stations to Gatwick Airport & Brighton

MONDAY 29 AUGUSTTo Camden, Hackney & StratfordLast direct trains: 21.27 & 21.57After that get to Latimer Road by 22.30

To Willesden Junction, Harrow & WatfordLast direct train: 22.53. 23.12 & 23.42 change at Willesden Junction for Watford

To Clapham Junction and connections to East Croydon, Gatwick Airport &BrightonLast trains to Clapham Junction 23.14 & 23.49. Change there for stations to East Croydon, Gatwick Airport & Brighton


AFTER CARNIVAL – LSS WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

Sunday 4 September 2011

LSS dance & drum workshops resume at the Waterloo Action Centre

See: <http://londonschoolofsamba.co.uk/index.php/classes/>

Sunday 11 September 2011

LSS on the Thames Festival parade

One of the most important dates in London’s samba calender with most of it’sgroups participating.

Where: The line up will begin at 5pm along Upper Ground, Lambeth

See: <www.thamesfestival.org>

This year, the LSS will be joined by students from St. Marks Academy in Merton

Saturday 17 September 2011

LSS on the Poplar Festival parade

Celebrating 60 years of Lansbury Estate

Where: The festival starts with a Parade at midday from Chrisp Street Market,which then makes its way to Bartlett Park for 1pm

See: <http://www.poplarfestival.info/>


APPENDIX: ABOUT THE LONDON SCHOOL OF SAMBA

“To entertain, educate and to introduce to the public the music, dance and other activities of the Brazilian carnival"

1984 constitution

Formed in 1984, the London School of Samba was the first samba school in the UK. It was created froma nucleus of 12 drummers - many of whom were already regarded then as some of the leading Latinmusicians in London: João Bosco de Oliveira, Alan Hayman, Pato & Carlos Fuentes, German Santana,Dave Pattman, Dawson Miller, Liliana Chachian, Dave Bitelli, Hilton Leite, Gerry Hunt and Neville Murray.

Our colours of green & white were chosen by João Bosco de Oliveira in honourof G.R.E.S. Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel, who became theMadrinha of the LSS in 1984. The first theme of the LSS in the Notting HillCarnival was also in tribute to them: Homage to Mocidade. In 1989, Mocidadeperformed with the LSS at the 3rd European Encontro on the Southbank. In2009, they made another visit to take part in the 25th anniversary of the LSS.We are proud to have Mocidade as Madrinha to our school.

By August 1984, when the LSS first appeared at the Notting Hill Carnival, the LSS were the largestsamba school outside Brazil. Within five years some 700 people had joined the school. The LSS has beenin top ten of the parading bands at the Notting Hill Carnival since 1999. The LSS were the winners ofCarnival in 1986, and came 2nd in 2001 and 3rd in 1990. In 2004, the LSS won the Float category andwere the winners of the Samba Category in 2006 and 2009. 2011 is our 27th parade in the Notting HillCarnival.

The LSS is the Madrinha (“Godmother”) of Samba in the UK. In its first 10 years, the school wasinstrumental in helping spread samba across England, Scotland & Wales. At least 30 samba groups havebeen formed in the UK by current or former LSS members. Furthermore, some 50 groups totallingaround 1000 performers from across the UK and the rest of Europe have participated in the parades inthe Notting Hill Carnival in the last 25 years. The LSS is also Madrinha of Bloco do Baliza in Madrid,Spain.

There were many famous performers associated with the early LSS. These included the world famousLatin percussionists Robin Jones, Roberto Pla and Nana Vasconcelos, who was the Honourary Presidentof the LSS (1984–1989). Mike Lindup (Level 42) and Neil Barnes (Leftfield) were also early members.The famous Brazilian singer Emilhna Borba (1923–2005) was the Madrinha of the LSS in 1988. SteveCapaldi (1944–2005) the drummer and co-founder of Traffic was a also big supporter of the school andplayed with the LSS on several occasions.

The LSS did its first performance at Covent Garden Piazza on 1st April 1984 and was soon doing a largenumber of gigs across the UK. Within five years, the LSS had become the first samba group to performat WOMAD and had performed in Edinburgh, Cardiff, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham andmany other UK cities. The LSS attended the 1st European Samba Encontro in Uppsala, Sweden in 1986,and 2nd in Turku, Finland in 1987, and played at the first UK samba encontro in Lincoln in 1990.

The International Samba Festival in Coburg, Germany is another event where the school has won topprizes: in 2004 and 2008, our dancers won the Rainha da Coburg competition. 2011 marked the 11th

appearance at this festival.

The LSS has been the UK’s leading teacher of samba in the UK since 1984. Through our open-accessdrum and dance workshops we have introduced samba directly to around 31,000 people. This includes21,000 through weekly classes in London and another 10,000 additional children and adults in primaryschools, secondary schools, colleges and universities. Regular workshops are held all year round at theWaterloo Action Centre in London. Altogether, the school has had around 2000 members and performedover 1000 gigs across the UK, Ireland and the rest of Europe. In 2005, the LSS became the first sambaschool to perform in north Africa when it played in Algeria. In 2011, it became the first samba schoolto perform in China when it played for the Chinese New year in Hong Kong.

The LSS has also worked extensively in support of charities in the UK and Brazil - notably through theAnglo-Brazilian Society and Task Brazil. The LSS also supported the Associação Beneficiente SãoMartinho street children charity in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro between 1994 & 2001.


APPENDIX: HOW SAMBA IS JUDGED IN CARNIVAL

WHAT IS JUDGED

The LSS is judged in at least three categories:

1. Adult Main Band2. Samba Category3. Float Category

Notting Hill Carnival is a competition, not just a party. All LSS participants MUSTadhere to the requirements of the judging criteria for samba schools when we gopast the judges. The category “harmonia” counts for 30 points out of 100. Toachieve these points we need to be parading IN LINE, AT AN EVEN PACE, and theremust be NO GAPS opening up between these lines or between alas. In the“evolução” category, which counts for a further 10 points out of 100 we will bemarked on HOW MUCH WE LOOK LIKE WE ARE ENJOYING IT and this includessmiling and EVERYONE SINGING THE SONG.

Will all participants also please note that our funders the Arts Council of England(ACE) have informed us that they will be carrying out an “Artistic assessment” of theLSS on this parade. We assume that this will happen in the judging area.

The judging area is also where the media and freelance photographers gather. Butparticipants must also remember that this is the judging point – and the focus ofevery member should be working as a team in every ala to put on the best displayfor the judges. Please do not stop to have your photograph taken with members ofthe public here.

HOW SAMBA IN JUDGED IN CARNIVAL

Design Number of points

Fantasias - Costumes 15Alegorias é Adereços - Floats & Props 15Total 30

Presentation & portrayalEvolução – Spirit of the Participants 10Mestre Sala e Porta Bandeira – Dancing Master and Flag Carrier 10Comissão de Frente - Vanguard Dancers 10Total 30

Visual impactHarmonia – Harmony, co-ordination and Unity 30Total 30

Band presentationBateria - The Percussion Band 5Samba enredo - The song that tells the story of the theme 5Total 10GRAND TOTAL 100 POINTS


APPENDIX: RESULTS OF CARNIVAL

LSS Carnival results over 15 years (1996–2010)

The LSS has consistently been in the top ten of the main parade for the last 12 years. The LSS has also come first in three categories:

– Historical Bands (2003), – Float (2004)– Samba (2006 & 2009):

Year Main Parade Samba category Other categories

1996 17th . . . . . .

1997 15th . . . . . .

1998 13th . . . . . .

1999 5th . . . . . .

2000 7th . . . . . .

2001 2nd . . . . . .

2002 8th . . . . . .

2003 7th . . . 1st Historical Bands

2004 6th 2nd 1st Float

2005 4th 2nd . . .

2006 4th 1st . . .

2007 4th 2nd 3rd Float

2008 9th 3rd . . .

2009 3rd 1st . . .

2010 4th 2nd . . .

Results of Carnival 2011These can take anything up to three weeks before they are released. We will sendout a notice to all participants as soon as we get notification of the results.

The results for the parade on Bank Holiday Monday are now published on theLondon Notting Hill Carnival Ltd website, and we advise checking on their website onregular basis following Carnival:

<www.nottinghill-carnival.co.uk/>

Documents

LSS NHC 2011 GUIDE