Eight million people are expected to attend this years’ Rio Carnival according to the city’s officials, but not all of them are coming to watch. A growing number of international tourists are arriving early to practice their samba moves. (AP Video: Pedro Varela)

Rio Carnival: Tourists practice final moves at samba schools ahead of Carnival

Eight million people are expected to attend this years’ Rio Carnival according to the city’s officials, but not all of them are coming to watch. A growing number of international tourists are arriving early to practice their samba moves. (AP Video: Pedro Varela)