Visiting Teachers & Events
We host visiting teachers working in forró and tango.These sessions bring different perspectives and expand the practice through exchange and shared learning.
Dance Camp Cornwall.
Brazilian Forro , Argentinean Tango & Gyrokinesis All levels welcome
11–13 September 2026
Porthtowan Eco Park, Cornwall
Guest teacher: Elton Rodrigues (Forró Arrastapé Sevilla, Seville)
Past events / workshops
Tropical Pressure (10–12 July), Bec will be introducing forró for the first time into the festival programme.
Festival sessions are open, playful, and suitable for complete beginners.
At the heart of the work is close embrace partner dance — a shared way of moving that can be danced across many kinds of music.
We explore listening, balance, and connection across rhythms including tango, forró, reggae, folk, and other 4/4 styles.
Tango Past Events
17th – 19th April 2026
Tango teachers Biljana Lipcic , Alberto Ortiz,
Forro Past events
We hosted the first ever Forro workshop in Cornwall
Festivals
- Shambala Festival 2009— close embrace partner dance workshop
- Tropical Pressure (Cornwall) alternative years since 2012 — festival workshops
For ongoing learning and progression, see the Regular Classes page.
Barefoot Embrace Dance 