The emergence of Forró in Porto dates back to the early 2000s. It was on the second floor of an arts and entertainment venue, in a small, dimly lit room, with an intimate and familiar atmosphere. Porto was experiencing an artistic and cultural revival that, for some time, had forgotten its role as a center for the dissemination of cultural activities.
Like any other cultural movement, forró arrived in Porto to change people’s lives, and it was love at first sight! Every Saturday, forrozeiros would get together to share, laugh and dance to music by Circuladô de Fulô, Falamansa and others. “Forró Universitário” and “Xote” filled the room with infectious energy and the forrozeiros danced non-stop.
At that time, we didn’t have classes. The Porto forrozeiros danced with heart and musicality. They surrendered to the music and to the connection with one another.
Step by step, curious newcomers began to join and, together, carried away by the rhythm, they took the first steps towards creating this wonderful community. And so the love grew, and so did the family.
Currently, there are regular classes for all levels, several parties a week and live performances.
