2006 was a transitional year for Carnaval. It was the last year before Axé music became overly produced by major labels. It was the peak of the Camisa Preta era. Furthermore, 2006 was the year that YouTube was only one year old—meaning most people still downloaded videos via RapidShare or Megaupload .
: Multi-angle footage of Vivi dancing on a "carro alegórico" (themed float) in elaborate, jewel-encrusted costumes. Vivi Fernandes - Carnaval 2006 Completo.avi
While Vivi Fernandez has since moved on to other ventures, including reality TV and social media, her 2006 Carnival performance remains a gold standard for "Passistas" (samba dancers). It serves as a reminder of an era when Carnival was as much about the individual star power of the Muses as it was about the schools themselves. 2006 was a transitional year for Carnaval