Monthly Archive for May, 2008

Forró classes by Claudinho

For the first time in Singapore, Forró - Brazil’s most popular couple dancing among the young and old -will being taught by a native Brasileiro.

Claudinho, our Capoeira instructor, happens to be a great Forró dancer (even though he is way too modest to admit it). Just watch him steering his female dance partner around the dancefloor and you’ll know what I mean by a smouldering sexy Latino taking the lead (no kidding). Unfortunately, I was unable to upload a video of him dancing Forró but this Youtube video is muito bom and gives you an idea of how Forró is danced by os brasileiros themselves.

Even if you don’t have any prior dance background, we can assure you that Claudinho has taught some of us who only boast of having two left feet and we could still Forró quite decently - not to the point of sizzle but you get the idea!

Or you think you can dance but don’t have a partner to dance with, don’t fret. It’s contact dancing so someone will dance with you. And guys, you get to lead! We mulher will just follow…er, your lead…

What to wear? It’s casual. You can even come in your bermudas and T-shirt and dance barefooted. That’s how they dance Forró in Brasil. But if you prefer to come in your work clothes, that’s fine too. So long as you are comfortable.

We hope to gather enough Forró enthusiasts so we can eventually host Forró parties regularly!

Forró classes starting 3rd June 2008 @ YMCA Singapore

Instructor: Claudinho (from Bantus Capoeira Singapore)

Day: Tuesday night

Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm

Fee: $120 (8 sessions)

Venue: Studio 9 (level 9), YMCA Singapore (to be confirmed)

To sign up, please register at the YMCA reception counter. Do it soon!

Ola!!! Para todos brasileiros ou nao “For all” Aulas de FORRO!!! Aulas de Forro comeca no dia 03 de junho 2008 no YMCA Singapora

Instrutor: Claudinho (Do Grupo Bantus Capoeira Singapore)

Dia: Terca-feira

Hora: 7.30pm-8.30pm

Preco: $120 (8 aulas)

Local: YMCA Singapore, Studio 9(level 9)

Matriculas feitas no YMCA recepcao.

Class on Vesak Day

Class as usual on Vesak Day (Monday 19 May 2008).

No roda this Saturday/Sunday Street CLAP!

No street roda tomorrow (10 May 2008). Grâo will be conducting a workshop from 11.30am to 1.30pm. Members, please check your email for details.

Bantus Capoeira Singapore will be appearing at Ang Mo Kio Block 724 on Sunday 11 May 2008 at 8pm for another Heartland Street CLAP! So catch us there. Come and say hi!