Brazil is known for Carnival, samba, and lambada – but the most widely danced Brazilian partner dance is Forró.
Forró can be calm or energetic, close or playful, and offers plenty of space for creative development, improvisation, and connection within the couple.

Our Forró courses are taught by Team Forró Mannheim – Sneganna and Lea.

General Information

• Registration is possible as a couple or individually

• You will learn one of the two dance roles – leader or follower, regardless of gender

• Although Forró is a partner dance, one of its defining characteristics is the continuous rotation of partners. Please be prepared to change partners during the course.

• The close body contact in Forró serves to create a clear connection and to allow for shared improvisation.

• Respect, personal hygiene, mindfulness, and consideration are the foundation of our Forró community.

• The course fee is a one-time payment for the entire semester.

Forró Basics A – Body & Rhythm

The Forró Basics A course is aimed at beginners with or without prior experience.
The focus is on body awareness, sense of rhythm, and a confident introduction to partner dancing.

You will learn:

• the basic step (base) in different tempos

• how to hear and feel the Brazilian rhythm

• what makes a good Forró embrace

• first simple figures and movement principles

• the basics of connection, consent, and respectful interaction

The course deliberately emphasizes quality over quantity and creates a solid foundation for further learning.
As the content varies from semester to semester, it is recommended to attend both Basics courses for at least two semesters before joining the Flow course.

(FSS – Basics A: Body & Rhythm, HWS – Basics B: Space & Connection)

Forró Flow A (Prerequisite: Basics)

The Forró Flow A course is an intermediate and advanced class for dancers who already have a solid foundation in Forró (approximately one year of regular course attendance).

If you are unsure whether this course is right for you, you are welcome to try it out without obligation and talk to us. We may ask you to dance briefly so we can assess your level and advise you appropriately.

Focus areas include:

• musicality

• partner connection

• expansion and variation of the figure repertoire

• spatial and movement concepts on the dance floor

The name of the trainer is currently only displayed via PC or tablet, not via smartphone or the mobile version. Accordingly, access to the contact form for an email to the trainer is only possible via PC or tablet.

We kindly ask you to arrive punctually at the respective starting times of the sports lessons. The trainer is entitled to refuse participation on this day for professional and health reasons in the event of lateness.