Forró Roots is a new and trendy forro dance style among forrozeiros worldwide - a specific niche of forró dancers. But why do people call it Roots if it is a new style? You might ask. The beginnings of a new dance style The title (Roots) relates to the origins of the style. It developed in Brazil in the 2010s in parties and events that favored traditional (older style) songs; the musical "roots" of forró. The exact origins of the style are hard to pinpoint, but many forrozeir

What is the basic repertoire of forró movements? After the fundamentals, what movements forrozeiros should learn next? How to go beyond the beginner forró steps and movements? Once a student learns the fundamentals and basic steps, it is time to expand the repertoire! Although forró can become quite challenging at a higher level and require a lot of practice to be really good at, it is possible to have a super fun dance just by knowing the fundamentals and a basic repertoire

Are you looking for a super fun and exciting experience to get started dancing forró? Or maybe you already dance a little bit and want to improve your fundamentals? We created a special pass for beginners as part of our beloved festival. Join us in New York City for our Forró New York Weekend! You will have access 3 nights of parties with live music and a selection of classes planned for beginners during the weekend. Learn the fundamental steps, a basic repertoire of moves, a