Performers general number between 2000 and 3000 per school.

The "wings" of dancers are grouped by their costumes, and they are quite accessible for those who would like to participate.

Astoundingly, the dozen or so elite dancers with lighting fast feet somehow manage to maintain an amazing output for the full length of the Sambadrone. They look like they should be collapsing after 2 minutes, the energy level is so high.

Each school has to have a minimum 200 drummers, but the top schools end up with more, entering a percussion orchestra.