As part of the London 2012

Paraiso School of Samba, London School of Samba and Rhythms of the City play together for the first time at London's

Paraiso parades with Serginho do Porto (GRES Salgueiro) and Mestre Esteves. From Great Western Road to Chepstow Road. Thanks to special guests Axé Capoeira.

After our show, we enter the Olympic Arena for the Closing Ceremony finale, fireworks and a samba party on stage.

The Rio Presentation seen from the performers' entrance

We're getting ready for the show - costumes, make-up, hanging out waiting for the show, and backstage of the Olympic Stadium

Paraiso Bateria and dancers on the stage of Casa Brasil for the Grand Finale of Rio Hour. Lead by Mestre Esteves and Iian and joined by Mestre Nilo and members of the Portela Bateria

Paraiso Bateria and dancers on the stage of Casa Brasil for the Grand Finale of Rio Hour. Lead by Mestre Esteves and Iian and joined by Mestre Nilo and members of the Portela Bateria

Paraiso live on NBC's Today Show in the Olympic Park, London 2012

Paraiso live on the stage of the Crystal Palace Bowl.

Parade to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Torch in Hackney, London

Paraiso set up to welcome the Olympic Torch into Gillett Square and special event in Hackney ... but the Torch changed its mind!

Liverpool Brazilica Carnival

Nottingham Night of Festivals 2012

Kellie triumphs over strong competition to take the crown

Paraiso at the V&A, London

A project funded by the City of London bringing together school students and Paraiso performers

Paraiso crossing Blackfriars Bridge

With Bruno Ribas and Mestre Esteves.
This is in Great Western Road.

With Bruno Ribas and Mestre Esteves.
This is in Westbourne Grove.

Paraíso takes part in Spalding's Flower Parade where the floats are made from tulip heads

"wow ... absolutely fantastic!" Paraiso's parade for the College of Medicine

Wantuir (GRES Grande Rio), Mestre Esteves and Ana Paula Evangelista join Paraiso at Notting Hill Carnival 2010.

Unedited footage of Paraiso's parade

Paraiso leads the parade at Luton Carnival 2009

BBC "Look East" with Paraiso clips

Paraiso receive Best Samba Band Award 2008

Paraiso School of Samba join Dudu Nobre on stage

Paraiso introduce journalist and political commentator John Sergeant to Carnival

Thames Festival 2008

Thames Festival 2008

Paraiso at Notting Hill Carnival 2008

Paraiso lead the 2008 Luton Carnival

Paraiso's 2007 Notting Hill Carnival parade

Notting Hill Carnival 2007 (YouTube)

Notting Hill Carnival 2007

TJ wins the Paraiso School of Samba 2007 Queen of the Bateria competition.

Paraiso with Barbara Windsor & Jools Holland on the Paul O'Grady Show

Paraiso receive Rio awards for bringing samba culture and the name of Estacio to the UK.

Maite puts Carmen Miranda in the shadows ... and watch out for the Paraiso credit at the end.

We put dance contestants through their paces in semi-final of street dance TV show Bump & Grind.

Paraiso add latin spirit to the opening and theme song of Channel Four's prime time Charlotte Church Show.

Paraiso's parade - one of the largest at Thames Festival - as it passes over Blackfriars Bridge. (YouTube)

Sorriso, the sambadrome street sweeper on the Orange advert, at our Queen of the Bateria competition.

Patricia wins Paraiso's Queen of the Bateria competition 2006.

Mangueira Bateria & puxador Leandro at Paraiso's special open workshop.

Paraiso & Mangueira bateria lead carnival parade promoting Brasil Brasileiro show at Sadlers Wells.

Mangueria playing outside Sadlers Wells joined briefly by our President Henrique, Romero and Bettina

Paraiso teaches BBC Newsnight Culture Correspondent Stephen Smith a few steps of samba.

SambaXchange project promotion

Paraiso's track on the Gorillaz Album Dare