Once you have a feel for samba dancing, try exploring the city's gafieiras , or samba parlors. One well-known standard is Estudantina . Pescadores is another popular choice. At either of these establishments you can polish your dance moves by fraternizing with locals. Of course, not all dance in Rio is traditional.
Styles range from techno and electronica to house and hip-hop.
Cariocas like to have a good time and generally stay out late, so expect clubs to keep bopping till the wee hours of the morning. Cozumel offers a lively atmosphere and draws a youthful crowd. In a city that's a favorite destination for the gay and lesbian community, Le Boy , one of the largest clubs in Rio, is a popular venue. Meli Melo , which is part of the nexus of new restaurants and bars on the lagoon in the Lagoa area, and W , in Ipanema, are two of the newer and more popular mainstream clubs. Older crowds may opt for the more mellow atmosphere of the bars around the lagoon, such as Mistura Fina or Rhapsody .