About
Learn the basic steps of forró, either alone or in a couple, as the experienced teachers from Forró for All lead you. After your lesson, witness the charms of Jerusa Leão and Maria and the Band as you dance the night away with your new moves! In partnership with Uma Nota.
7pm–8pm: Dance Class*
8pm–9:45pm: Live Band
*Sign up below for your Free Ticket to attend the Dance Class portion of the evening.
This event is rain or shine! This event will continue in most weather conditions with the exception of lightning storms or extreme weather.
About Forró for All
Forró for All is an all-volunteer dance community and non-profit offering forró dance classes since 2013. What started as a small initiative by Brazilian university students has grown into one of the most active forró dance communities in North America.
Instructors:
Talia Pankewycz
Talia discovered her love of forró in early 2024 and has taken big leaps to deepen her dance education, including travelling abroad for festivals and workshops. Last year she became an instructor with Forró for All and enjoys sharing her passion and enthusiasm for dance with others.
Mitesh Rao
Mitesh’s forró journey started while exploring new social activities soon after moving to Canada. First coming to Forró for All at the end of 2023, he quickly developed a passion for the dance and community, eventually becoming an instructor. He enjoys contributing to the welcoming environment that first introduced him to Forró.
About Maria and the Band
Founded through an organic collaboration between Brazilian and Canadian musicians, and led by the dynamic Jerusa Leão, Maria and the Band play forró “pé de serra,” a style of music from northeastern Brazil and textured with influences ranging from blues to arabesque. Incorporating rabeca (Brazilian fiddle), zabumba (two-toned drum), accordion, triangle and a chorus of vocals, Maria and The Band play original compositions and the great songs of forró so beloved in Brazil.
Venue
235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON