Virginia Fonseca affects the front with those who criticized her samba

The debut of Virginia Fonseca as Greater Rio Drum Queen was one of the most anticipated events of pre-carnival, but what really viralized was not its clothes or samba, but a specific step affectionately (and ironically) “Agachadinha”. The choreography generated a wave of memes and criticisms on social networks, rekindling the eternal debate on the presence of celebrities and influencers in front of the Samba schools.

The defense of the choreography

During a live, Virginia He made a point to pronounce the controversy. Visibly silent, he contrasted the criticism according to which his movement would have been a sign of lack of “Samba on the feet“Authentic, claiming that the step was not improvised. On the contrary, he said it”tolence“It’s part of Official choreography of Greater Rio and is performed by itself Passists.“The school had been doing for years … it’s a choreography of the School of Grande Rio. Santinha (the samba teacher) has passed me. There are samba extracts that have choreography, it is not always samba”, “ explained Virginia.

The topic of the influencer, according to which the movement has gained this repercussion only after being performed by it, raises a crucial point: the power of viralization that your image brings. What was once a detail of the association became a national meme thanks to the commitment of the influencer, positive or negative. The same teacher of Rio Samba, Luciane Santinha, has strengthened the version of the queen, confirming that the step is part of the choreographed tradition of the school.

The shock between marketing and tradition

The “squat” controversy is a microcosm of the dilemma that the carnival faces: how to reconcile the historical tradition of samba with the need for visibility and sponsorship of the media. The choice of Virginia Fonseca, Which has millions of followers and an undeniable advertising impact, to happen to an acclaimed sambista like Paolla Oliveira, symbolizes this transition.

The critics of the traditional carnival claim that the post of the battery queen should be reserved for women who dominate samba on the main foot, while schools are increasingly looking for a strong media appeal to attract coverage and money. Virginia, responding to the criticisms with the lightness and defense of the school choreography, shows that it focuses on its commitment to the association, dealing with the controversy as a cost to be a phenomenon of the public. The 2026 fashion show will be the real test for Virginia, who will have the mission to demonstrate that his charisma on social networks can translate into energy and passion in the marquis of Sapucaí.

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Source: Terra