Learn Forró in The Hague

Special Forró Classes in January 2025

Start the year with the rhythm and joy of forró! Join us for tailored classes for all levels, led by expert instructors, and dive deeper into the magic of this Brazilian dance.

Tuesdays (14, 21, 28 January; Room 1.08)

• 14 January
  • 19:30 - 20:30 Open Level: Footwork with Thanja
  • 21:00 - 22:00 Improvers/Intermediate: Trocadilho with Caio
• 21 January
  • 19:30 - 20:30 Beginners/Improvers: Frame Without Using Hands with Thanja
  • 21:00 - 22:00 Improvers/Intermediate: Caminhada com Trava and Its Variations with Caio
• 28 January
  • 19:30 - 20:30 Improvers: Arrastapé and Figures from Forró with Thanja
  • 21:00 - 22:00 Improvers/Intermediate: Roots Sequence: Connecting Caminhada, Pião, and Trava with Caio

Thursdays (16, 23, 30 January)

• 18:30 - 20:00 Introduction to Forró; Room 2.11:
  Perfect for complete beginners, join Nathália for a friendly and structured introduction to forró basics. Each class will cover different topics, so you can join individually or attend all three for a complete experience!
• 20:00 - 22:00 Open Practice; Room 0.12:
  Practice your steps, connect with the community, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in a welcoming space, guided by Nathália.

Special Prices

• 1 or 2 workshops: €12 each
• 3 or more workshops: €10 each

Location: Koorenhuis, Prinsegracht 27, Den Haag

Let’s dance together this January! 🎶✨

Forró in The Hague

We offer weekly classes across 4 levels, each structured into 4-week blocks. You can join by block, package, or drop-in. Five blocks are available before the summer break. Whether you're a complete beginner or a more experienced dancer, there's a class for you to enjoy and improve your forró skills. By registering, you agree to our terms and conditions.

Program for Spring 2025

There wil be new blocks of Forró classes starting in February. Register now for the new classes.

You can sign up for 1, 2 or 3 blocks at a time. If you sign up for a block, we assume you will be starting on the next available block. If that's not the case, that's no problem, but it would be helpful if you let us know by mail or whatsapp.

Plans and prices

It's possible to sign up per course or per class. It's preferrable to sign up for a course, because each block of classes deals with a coherent theme.

• 1 class per week
  • 1 Block - € 60
  • 2 Blocks - € 110 (+ discount on our special workshops)
  • 3 Blocks - € 150 (+ discount on our special workshops)
• 2 classes per week (your level and one lower)
  • 1 Block - € 100 (+ discount on our special workshops)
  • 2 Blocks - € 195 (+ discount on our special workshops)
  • 3 Blocks - € 270 (+ discount on our special workshops)

Are you new to Forró or unable to take a full course? It's possible to sign up for a trial (new students), or a drop-in class.

• Trial class (€ 12)
• Drop-in class (€ 18)

If you liked the trial class, you can sign up for the rest of the block, discounting the price of the trial class. Ask at the class how to get the discount.

Check below the weekly schedule. Looking forward to seeing you (back) at class!

Classes schedule

Want to stay up to date about our class schedule the easy way? Sign up to our calendar

Block dates

Until summer, we will have a total of 5 blocks of classes (4 classes per block). Blocks start in the weeks of the following dates:

• Block 1: February 4
• Block 2: March 11
• Block 3: April 8
• Block 4: May 20
• Block 5: June 24

All class information can be found in the calendar above, that you can connect to your personal calendar.

What level should I sign up for?

We offer forró classes in 4 levels. To find your best fit, we recommend dancing with one of our instructors. Below is a brief overview of each level. Click on a level for more details.

Important:

If this is your first time with us, sign up for a Trial Class at Level 0. We'll help you determine your appropriate level. For questions, contact us at contact@forrodenhaag.nl.

Level 0: A 4-week course to get you started. Ideal for beginners or those new to forró. No dance experience required. Perfect if you’ve danced other styles or only in forró parties.

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Level 1: Solidify your forró foundations, focus on technique, spatial awareness, and learn new steps. We primarily teach Forró Universitário and we start introducing Roots style concepts.

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Level 2: Gain autonomy and confidence. Integrate figures fluidly, develop your own style, and enhance leader-follower communication. We teach Forró Universitário and Forró Roots style.

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Level 3: For those dancing forró regularly for over a year, attending parties and possibly festivals. Focus on refining movements with comfort and fluidity. We work mainly with Forró Roots style.

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We expect students who practice regularly out of the classes to stay at least one year on levels 1, 2 and 3.

Private Classes

From complete beginners to advanced dances, a private class is a great way to work on your specific needs. If you are interested, you can book a private class with our instructor Bruna.