Forró Workshop & Vinyl Party with DJ Boró (Brazil)

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After the success of our latest shows with Forrofía and and Forró de Rabeca, we are thrilled to announce the next Forró event in Nijmegen. Discover the magic of this vibrant Brazilian partner dance and be part of a warm, openhearted community! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced dancer, our workshop is the perfect place to bring your dancing skills to the next level and to experience the joy, the connection, and the energy of forró.

After the workshop you'll be ready to put your new dancing skills into action - we'll have DJ Boró at the turntables for our very first Forró Vinyl Party here in Nijmegen. See you on the dancefloor! 👣

🔹19:00 | Crash course: Forró basics for complete beginners (please be on time)
🔹19:30 | Forró workshop: Open level
Note: we won't spend much time on the most basic steps, join the crash course at 19:00 if you're a beginner.
🔹21:00 | Social dancing: Forró Vinyl Party with DJ Boró
🔹00:00 | Free dancing: Boró's Brazilian Music Mix to close off the night on a high

✨ Who is giving the workshop?
Brazilian dance teacher and DJ Boró is visiting us from Münster, Germany, where he currently lives. Boró has a passion for the northeastern culture (the part of Brazil where forró is from originally), and is a specialist in "Brasilidades".
As a DJ, his sets are a fusion of northeastern musical styles. He is bringing his vinyl records for an authentic touch, creating memorable dance experiences for everyone in the room.

✨ Why join us?
🤍 Learn playful, energetic steps and immerse yourself in rhythmic accordion music.
🤍 Meet and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts in the international fast growing forró community.
🤍 Enjoy a fun, welcoming atmosphere where everyone can dance and share the joy.
🤍 There's no need to bring a dance partner, just come as you are!
🤍 Feel the authentic forró music from vinyl records flowing into your body. Here's a sneak preview of DJ Boró in action: https://youtu.be/NMlZCQaUUEc

Dress code: Most important is to be yourself. We do highly recommend comfortable clothes and flexible bendable shoes.

✨ About 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 moves 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.

✨ 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! 💃🕺