Forró Summer Course - a magical Brazilian partner dance

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Experience the Joy of Forró in this Summer Course Special with Bruna Azevedo! 💃

This summer, dive into the vibrant world of forró, Brazil’s joyful and soulful partner dance, with the incredible Bruna Azevedo as your guide! Whether you're new to forró or looking to refine your technique, this 4-part workshop series is your chance to explore the depth, energy, and connection of this beautiful dance.

Over four Saturdays in June & July, each session will spotlight a unique aspect of forró, offering insights suitable for both beginners and experienced dancers. Expect fun, connection, and a welcoming atmosphere that brings the spirit of Brazil to Nijmegen!

✨ Summer Course Program ✨
📍 Location: Amanné Nijmegen
📅 Dates: 7 June, 21 June, 5 July, 19 July
🎟️ Sign up for individual sessions or the full course via the “Book Now” button
🕑 Time schedule:
12:15 | Doors open & Welcome
12:30 | 2-hour workshop (open level), with 15 min. break
14:45 | Social dancing until 16:30

✨ Workshop topics
✔️ 7 June: Structural bases in Forró Pé de Serra and its different styles
✔️ 21 June: Simple turns structures and tips to multiply your repertoire
✔️ 5 July: Displacement on the dance floor (while keeping the connection)
✔️ 19 July: Musicality and body movements applied to Forró

✨ About your teacher - Bruna Azevedo
Bruna discovered her passion for Forró 8 years ago while still living in Brazil. She is now the driving force behind Forró Den Haag as a teacher, producer, and community builder. Her dance and teaching blends Roots style with Forró Universitário, emphasizing comfort, communication and expression.
Bruna's classes are not only fun, but also deeply focused on the importance of offering a comfortable dance and a true connection - with your dance partner, the music, and the cultural aspects of Forró.
See Bruna in action on the dancefloor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IkwTr3CclE

✨ Why join us?
🤍 Explore forró with an expert teacher in a fun and open environment
🤍 Boost your dancing skills and confidence in 4 focused sessions
🤍 There's no need to bring a dance partner, we'll rotate and dance with everyone - just come as you are!
🤍 Make new friends and connect with a growing international community
🤍 Enjoy authentic Brazilian music, movement, and cultural vibes

✨ New to forró?
Forró is a vibrant and joyful partner dance originating from the northeastern region of Brazil. It’s danced to the rhythmic beats of forró music, which blends accordion, zabumba, and triangle to create a captivating and energetic sound. The dance itself is all about connection, with close partner embrace (like a hug!) that make it easy to learn and incredibly fun to dance. Forró is sure to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart!
Let's enjoy, connect and feel the energy of this vibrant Brazilian partner dance.

As forró is a quite diverse dance, here are some video's that capture different energies. Remember that these are all very advanced dancers and teachers so don't get intimidated - in the end it's all about having fun!
- https://youtu.be/Y4iGbDYouN4?feature=shared
- https://youtu.be/G0gx7jN-jYc
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1evCKdgBTLY&t=36s
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EiT2EYtvf4
- https://youtu.be/ZDycaF6VKSk?si=-VJuDwpPFOjRVntb&t=20

✨ Forró in Nijmegen
A community of 'forrozeiros' is forming in Nijmegen as well, and we're very excited to spread our passion for forró through these events! If you'd like to learn more, feel free to get in touch with us via forronimma@gmail.com and/or follow ForroNimma on Instagram & Facebook.

We are so thankful to share our passion for this wonderful dance with you. Let’s dance and celebrate life, love, and community together - We are looking forward to dancing with you! 💃🕺