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Meet the Bands

Get to know the bands — all the way from Brazil, they’re here to make us dance non-stop this weekend!

  • Forrofiá is a Forró Pé de Serra band from Espírito Santo formed in 2018. It con- sists of 4 members: Tomás (vocals and cavaco), Timba (accordion), Joabe (za- bumba), and Léo Cabelinho (triangle). They have already competed for the prize at the Itaúnas National Forró Festival - ES (FENFIT 2019).

    Forrofiá brings authentic Forró Pé de Ser- ra wherever they go. They offer a show featuring interpretations and classics of traditional Forró, as well as their original songs.

  • With 22 years on the road, Trio Dona Zefa is one of the greatest traditional forró groups. In addition to touring all over Brazil and internationally. Among their collaborations are big names like Dominguinhos, Genival Lacerda, and Anastácia.

    Murillo's unmistakable zabumba, Danilo's unique voice and compositions, and Milla's always moving accordion — it's hard to say what impresses most about the trio. The truth is that all of this together on stage creates magical moments, marked by respect and love for traditional forró and its beautiful cultural diversity.
    That is Trio Dona Zefa!

  • Born in April 2006, Raizes do Sertão was founded by two brothers inspired by their nights at forró clubs in Brasília. With forró as their foundation, the band blends a wide range of influences – from rock to maracatu, reggae to xote, blues to baião – creating a sound that’s both authentic and refreshingly unique.

  • Guilhermino Ramos, known as O Cantador de Coco, is a singer and songwriter from Bahia who has represented the strength of forró music in Europe for the past 16 years. Founder of the band Forrobamba and influenced by Luiz Gonzaga and Jackson do Pandeiro, Guilhermino blends tradition and originality in his striking compositions. In 2025, his first solo EP, O Cantador de Coco, will be released on digital platforms.

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Meet the Teachers

Say hello to the amazing teachers leading our packed 3-day workshop marathon — directly from Brazil and all over Europe and ready to share their passion and energy!

  • Pia began her forró journey in Europe, while PC fell in love with the style in the capital of Bahia. It was there that their paths crossed, marking the start of a partnership that would change their lives... Since 2021, they’ve been sharing their passion for dance through the Varando Roots projectin Salvador, offering relaxed and inclusive classes. They’ve travelled with their workshops across Brazil, Chile, the US and Europe, always aiming to help students discover their own style and personality in dance.

  • With a Bachelor’s degree in Dance and a post-grad in Partner Dances, Sheila brings over a decade of experience training dancers and professionals across Brazil and Europe. Since 2010, she has been exploring new dynamics in partner dancing – encouraging a more active role for the follower and creating a fluid, communicative connection between dancers. In 2018, she launched Projeto Mulher que Dança, now one of the largest communities dedicated to women in partner dancing.

  • Bea discovered her passion for forró in 2019 and quickly dove into intensive training at three renowned schools: Forró Por Aí, Forró do Rio and Pé Descalço. Thanks to her dedication, she soon mastered both Forró Universitário and Roots styles. Today, she shares her best tips and techniques in workshops across Brazil, classes in Juiz de Fora (Minas Gerais) and on her fast-growing social media channels.