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Learn Brazilian Forró in Portsmouth
Live near Eastney, Portsmouth? Book your free taster class today
💃 Discover Forró, a fun and simple Brazilian dance. 📍 Every Monday, from 7pm, at Eastney Community Centre, Portsmouth.
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Who's it for?
This is for people who:
- ❤️ Want to learn to dance
- ❤️ Beginners or intermediates
- ❤️ New or familiar with Brazilian Forró
- ❤️ Live near Portsmouth, UK
- ❤️ Individuals, friends, and partners welcome!
Where are we?
📍 Learn to dance Forró in Portsmouth every Monday from 7pm at Eastney Community Centre. There's free parking outside. 🚂 It's a short 20 minute walk from Fratton train station.
Eastney Community Centre, Bransbury Park, Bransbury Rd, Portsmouth, Southsea PO4 9SU
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What is Brazilian Forró?
Brazilian Forró (say fo-HOH) is a close partner dance — think salsa vibes, but softer on the hips and easier to pick up. You move together, follow the rhythm, and the music comes from Brazilian folk traditions. Watch the video above for a taste, or press play on some songs. Small steps, big smiles — come try a free taster and see how it feels.
Who is the teacher?
Our dance class, Forró Collective (or Forró Coll. for short), is unique because we have lots of teachers! We are a peer-led group, similar to many social groups. We invite a range of brilliant forró teachers to give workshops, and teach each other. This is awesome because:
- 💃 We learn from many incredible teachers
- 💃 We learn from and support each other
- 💃 We have wonderful connections with other forró groups
- 💃 We become better dancers having learned from many
Help - I've never danced before!
Never danced before? Perfect — you're in good company. Our 7pm beginners class is full of people who started exactly where you are. Forró's basic steps are easy to pick up, and it's more about connecting with your partner than fancy footwork. Everyone here was a beginner once. Come try a free taster — we'll look after you.
Help - I'm scared to come by myself!
Don't be! Come solo, with a friend, or with a partner — lots of us do all three. In Forró you swap partners often, so if you arrive on your own you'll meet and dance with plenty of people through the night. We've all been the new person once. Come say hi — we'll look after you.
Got a question?
If you have any questions please DM us on Instagram! If you're interested in joining for a taster session please book above and we'll be in touch to confirm.