ForrÓz Melbourne - Message from your Dance Instructors
Thanks to everyone that attended in Term 1. An incredible spirit, with a group of committed dancers made it very enjoyable, and seeing the progress in your dance skills is amazing. It was also really nice to see how you all helped each other with such grace and patience well done!
For Term 2 we are going to try something slightly different - a fresh approach to learning to dance forró. In the many years of doing dance classes of various styles, I have noticed that sometimes when we split the dance levels, it leaves us separated in a way that is hard to patch up later as we are learning different things, with different partners.
While there are benefits of going slower for beginners and improvers, it also limits what they are exposed to. And for the intermediate dancers, they may miss out on new steps as the dance evolves over time. It can also rob them of an opportunity to learn how to lead or follow - if they were a follower, or a leader respectively.
So - this Term we will separate the dance classes by style of dance - one hour for Forró Universitário style, and then one hour of Forró Roots. This way everyone will have access to learning what they can based on their dance skills, level and experience at the time.
We also have changed the venue and day so please read the information below.
Of course - dancing is not just about lessons so please join our WhatsApp groups and keep connected with us, and information about upcoming socials & events at https://linktr.ee/forrozmelbourne
Looking forward to another great Term of forró dancing!
José and Bianca
TERM 2 - Forró Dance Classes
Please read the following carefully and ask us any questions you might have before purchasing a ticket!
WHERE:
69/71 Errol St, North Melbourne VIC 3051
Enter the Cafe and go UPSTAIRS to the "Private Dining Room"
NOTE: Drinks and Food are available in the cafe downstairs. Please support Errol's as they employ international students, some Brazilians!
WHEN:
Classes will run weekly on Tuesday nights for 10 weeks from 29 April to 1 July inclusive at:
- 6:45pm to 7:45pm Forró Universitário style; and
- 7:45pm to 8:45pm Forró Roots style.
If you are not sure about the different styles and wish to learn more, please contact us through WhatsApp.
LESSON FEES:
Please make sure you book the right tickets.
TERM 2 - Universitário or Roots styles: Single class for 10 weeks at a cost of $150
TERM 2 - BOTH: This is for both classes for10 weeks at a cost of $225
TERM 2 5-PASS - Universitário or Roots styles: Attendance to one class on any 5 weeks in Term 2 at a cost of $80.
TERM 2 5-PASS - BOTH: Attendance to both classes on any 5 weeks in Term 2 at a cost of $120.
TERM 2 SINGLE - Universitário or Roots styles: Attendance to one class at a cost of $20.
Registration must be complete for the particular day before you attend, and please also notify the organiser which day you will attend.
TERM 2 SINGLE - BOTH: Attendance to both classes at a cost of $30.
Registration must be complete for the particular day before you attend, and please also notify the organiser which day you will attend.
TERM 2 - DOOR FEE: There is a flat fee of $40 for attendance without registration. You will be able to attend either or both classes.
The additional cost is to cover the administration costs on the night.
TICKET TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Please read these conditions of sale carefully:
- Tickets are strictly non-refundable. You can request a refund from the organiser but it will be entirely at their discretion as to whether any compensation will apply, and their decision is final
- Each ticket can be allocated to a person of the purchaser's choice ONCE ONLY and cannot be reallocated or re-sold to others. The dance instructors will use the ticket allocations to make forward plans for each class
DO I NEED A PARTNER?
There is no partner required, and in our classes dancers are expected to dance with everyone in the class.
After enroling, please indicate whether you prefer to lead, or follow, or both as this will help with us evening up the numbers.
NOTE : Private Classes may be offered to individuals or partners who wish to only dance by themselves. The benefits of private classes are also in accelerating your learning, and tailoring it to your needs.
ABOUT FORRÓ
In the world of Brazilian dance, if Samba is the queen then Forró is the king!
Forró is a partner dance with a number of styles from different regions in Brazil. The two most prominent styles are Universitário which is led mainly with hands, and Roots which is led mainly with body and leg movements.
At the ForrÓz dance school we teach both!
Universitário style is a bit easier to start with and is akin to Salsa where we mostly lead with our hands. The genre of forró music that generally goes with it is Xote.
Roots style has more subtle leads, is very dynamic and playful. Forró roots style is generally a lively and faster dance that requires the leader to interpret the music, and has more subtle leads. Maintaining body connection with your partner & holding your balance is a vital aspect - akin to Tango.
There is no partner required, and in our classes dancers are expected to dance with everyone in the class. When you enrol, please indicate whether you prefer to lead, or follow, or both as this will help with us evening up the numbers.
Thank you for considering dancing with us and we look forward to seeing you at our forró dance classes and social events.
Warm regards,
ForrÓz Melbourne
