Join Our Vibrant Forró Community in Oslo
Welcome to join Forró Oslo Association, a lively and inclusive community dedicated to enjoying Forró dancing together. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, our friendly atmosphere makes it easy to connect, learn, and dance your heart out. Come find your rhythm and be part of an international community that celebrates fun, friendship, and movement.
Our Teachers
Bruno Figueiredo is a Brazilian Forró teacher who has been central to bringing Forró culture to Norway. He started teaching in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais during the early rise of Forró Universitário, and after moving to Norway in 2003, he launched the first Forró classes at the University of Oslo in 2007.
Ieva Toleikyte-Celestino discovered Forró in 2014 after dancing various styles since childhood — and it quickly became her favorite. For her, Forró’s magic is how it lifts your mood and leaves you feeling joyful. Now she wants to share that joy through teaching. Give it a try — it might become your favorite too!
Events
Classes
Forró classes in 2026 start in January and run weekly on Thursdays. Next classes begin 23rd of April 2026, with beginner level at 18:00-18:50 and intermediate 19:00-19:50. All skill levels welcome!
Mini Forró Oslo Festival
Our annual festival includes live music, dance workshops, and social dances. We had an amazing Oslo Forró Festival on March 13-14, 2026, looking forward to next year!
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The Origin of Forró Oslo
In 2012, Torsdagsforró (Forró on Thursdays) was born. Through concerts featuring Brazilian trios, it brought together Norwegians, Brazilians, and people from many other nationalities, all united by their love of Forró.
During this time, the word ForrÓSLOzeiros appeared on the group’s T-shirts. It came to mean: “A bunch of friends from Oslo who dance and travel together to Forró festivals around Europe.”
In 2025, the community took a new step forward with the founding of the Forró Oslo Association and the launch of our yearly Forró Festival.
To get in touch send an email to: forro.oslo.association@gmail.com
