Forró is how Rio goes out.
It's the partner dance Brazilians actually dance: in bars, on the beach, at a friend's party. Close, easy to pick up, and a lot more fun than watching from the table. Come dance it with us.
Rio has samba.
Cariocas dance forró.
Starting today,
so do you.
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How we teach
No partner. No experience.
No problem.
Nobody is born dancing. We take teaching seriously (and the fun, too). Dance is taught by showing, not by talking, and you rotate partners, so you dance with everyone.
Three ways in
Here for a week or a year?
There's a way in.
Living in Rio for a few months? The group class is where you meet people. Most of our foreign students start there.
What people say
The forró classes are amazing! The instructor creates a fun and welcoming atmosphere for everyone.
Best class of all. Simply incredible. I'm ready to learn more and more.
Great teaching, real attention to each student and constant encouragement to improve.
How it works
Three steps. Then you're dancing.
1
Say hi on WhatsApp
Tell us how long you're in Rio and what you're after.
2
We find your fit
Group class, private lesson or a forró night. We'll suggest the best option and a date.
3
Show up
Comfortable clothes, five minutes early. We take care of the rest.
Where
Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 1138. Five minutes from the beach.
Near Posto 5, inside Escola de Dança Jaime Arôxa Copacabana (mezzanine floor). Closest metro: Cantagalo. Front desk open Monday to Thursday, 10am to 10pm, and Friday until 9:30pm.