Ícaro Abreu

Ícaro is one of the most sought-after teachers in contemporary forró. His unique teaching style and vast cultural knowledge have captivated dancers in Brazil and Europe. Soon, we will have the opportunity to learn and dance with him. 

Saturday – 03.05.2025

Flame on “swingado”: weight transfer and “chegue mais pra cá”

SAT 03.05.2025 / 12H30–13H45 / Studio 5

If you like to use creativity to make variations within movements, this class is for you! Come with an open mind and get ready for fun.

Prerequesites

Caminhadas, travas, piões e fação. 

From Roots to universitário

SAT 04.05.2025 / 15H30–16H45 / Studio 5

In this class we will combine two styles of dancing forró in one movement, which will make your dance more advanced and fluid.

Prerequesites

In-line spins (5 and 7 steps) and push and pull.

Sunday – 04.05.2025

The body that swings: weight transfer and contact

SUN 04.05.2025 / 12H30–13H45 / Studio 5

Creation of basic movements that make your dance tastier.

Prerequesites

Basic steps.

Playing with Paulista

SUN 04.05.2025 / 14H–15H15 / Studio 8

In this class we will play with ways of entering and exiting this movement that is classic of the roots style and its possible variations to make the dance more fluid.

Prerequesites

Caminhadas, travas, piões e fação. 

Another look at push and pull

SUN 04.05.2025 / 15H30–16H45 / Studio 3/4

In this class we will understand important aspects regarding push and pull for application in movements with focus on musicality.

Prerequesites

Basic cycle and simple turns.