Dance Forró from Brazil!

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 05:15 pm to Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 07:45 pm UTC-06:00

Chicago Capoeira Center | Chicago

Chicago Capoeira Center
Publisher/HostChicago Capoeira Center
Dance Forr\u00f3 from Brazil!
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Step into Forró, Brazil’s fun and rhythmic partner dance! No partner required to sign up! Join our 4-week series in Chicago.
About this Event

Step into Forró, Brazil’s fun and rhythmic partner dance! No partner required to sign up!

Join our 4-week series in Chicago, with classes for both beginners and intermediate dancers. Over 4 weeks, we’ll explore the steps, rhythms, and warm connection that make Forró so inviting.


Details:
  • Dates: Sundays on January 18, 25, February 1, and 8
  • Time:
    • Beginners from from 5:15 to 6:30 PM
    • Intermediate from 6:30 to 7:45 PM
    • FEBRUARY 8 - Class for both levels at 6:30 PM, followed by a social at 7:30 PM
  • Location: Chicago Capoeira Center, 1802 W Berteau Ave #215, Chicago (Intercom: Capoeira)
  • Instructor: Michelle, a Brazil native and dance teacher with 20+ years of experience

Pricing:
  • 4-Class Series: $80
  • Bring-a-Friend Rate: $120 ($60 each when you sign up together)

Payment:

Use this online form to purchase classes by credit or debit card. For cash or other electronic payments, please contact us directly at [email protected].


📍 Chicago Capoeira Center (1802 W Berteau Ave #215, Intercom: look for "Capoeira")
📅 Sunday, December 12
👟 Barefoot or indoor shoes only, please
💃 No partner required to sign up!


What is Forró?
Forró is Brazil’s joyful embrace in dance form, lively, social, and full of good energy! Originating in the Northeast of Brazil, it’s danced to the irresistible rhythms of accordion, zabumba drum, and triangle. The steps are simple to learn, the music is infectious, and the atmosphere is welcoming.
About our instructor, Michelle:
With 20 years of experience in Latin dances like Salsa, Bachata, Axé, Samba, Brazilian Funk, and Forró, plus 5 years in American Ballroom, Michelle brings energy and expertise to every class. Born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, she began dancing at age 5 with Ballet and Capoeira. Michelle has performed at Carnaval in Rio and Chicago, taught at Fred Astaire Dance Studios, and now shares her passion for Forró at the Chicago Capoeira Center and McFetridge Sports Center. In 2023, she led popular Forró workshops at festivals including Afro Summer Love and Aloha Forró in Hawaii, and performed with Forrozin USA at the Brazil 201 Festival. Michelle is dedicated to growing Chicago’s Forró community!

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Chicago Capoeira Center, 1802 West Berteau Avenue, Chicago, United States

Tickets

USD 44.52 to USD 87.21

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