PRIVATE FORRÓ DANCE LESSONS IN NEW YORK
Looking to elevate your Forró skills? Whether you’re just starting or refining your technique, private lessons are the perfect way to grow your confidence on the dance floor.
Why Choose Private Forró Lessons?
• Learn to lead or follow in a connective, creative, musical, and fun way.
• Enjoy personalized instruction tailored for individuals or couples.
• Benefit from flexible scheduling designed to fit your availability.
What You’ll Learn
Each session is designed around your unique goals, focusing on the areas that matter most to you:
• Posture, connection, technique, and musicality, along with arm and footwork.
• Essential leading and following skills for smooth and confident dancing.
• A diverse range of Forró movements to enhance your repertoire and creativity.
Bonus Features
• At the end of each class, you can choose to have a recap video recorded, summarizing the movements and concepts learned.
• Additionally, you can record a complete dance to one song of your choice, whether it’s with your instructor in a one-on-one session or with your partner during a couple’s class.
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR
Rafael Piccolotto de Lima is a seasoned forró dancer from Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, with over 15 years of experience. He began his journey with the Forró Brasil dance group (2006–2007) at Cooperativa Brasil, a key venue during São Paulo’s forró universitário movement.
As a Latin Grammy-nominated composer, conductor, and Doctor of Musical Arts, Rafael brings a unique artistic perspective to forró, blending deep musicality with dance. He has led special workshops on musicality and creativity in forró dance, including at Casa do Lago, UNICAMP (State University of Campinas), Brazil.
Rafael is one of the most active forró instructors in North America, teaching weekly classes in New York City and traveling extensively for workshops. His experience includes teaching at prestigious events such as Forró Fest USA (2017–2019), Boston Brazil Dance Festival (2017), NY Forró Fest (2018–2019), Montreal Forró Fest (2019, 2024), and the Forrobodó NY Festival (2018). Since 2019, he has directed the Forró New York Weekend, a flagship event in the North American forró community.
In addition to his in-person instruction, Rafael is a pioneer in online forró education, offering a range of courses through Forró New York. His dedication to building and connecting the forró community has also led him to produce events across cities like Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC, and Toronto, expanding forró’s reach across the continent.
PRICING AND OPTIONS
Private Lesson (60 minutes)
• $120 for an individual
• $150 for a couple
Packages
• 4 sessions: $400 individual / $550 couple
• 10 sessions: $850 individual / $1,000 couple
Special Discounts
• Members of the Forró New York Association receive a 5% discount on any individual lesson or package.
SCHEDULING
Lessons are available weekdays and weekends between 2 PM and 10 PM.
Availability may vary, so please contact us to arrange a time that works best for you.
LOCATIONS
• Standard Locations: Lessons are usually held at the instructor’s location for convenience.
• Custom Locations: If you’d like the lesson at your home, another studio, or a specific venue, this can be arranged based on your request.
Please note:
• Students are responsible for organizing and booking alternate spaces if needed.
• Additional fees will apply to cover the instructor’s transportation costs and commute time.