What is forró?

Forró is a joyful Brazilian partner dance with roots in Brazil’s Northeast. It’s sensual and characterized by a close embrace. Forró includes several styles. One is forró universitário, which typically features many arm figures; another is roots, which stays mostly in closed embrace and is known for intricate footwork. Over the last decade, the dance has become very popular in Europe, with festivals held nearly every weekend across different cities and countries. The forró community is casual and welcoming. Everyone can join, regardless of experience or background.

Forró music is traditionally played by a trio: accordion, zabumba (a large bass drum), and triangle. But nowadays the instrumentation can vary widely.