Our FdC Course System

Find here all the details about (1.) our FdC course system in general, (2.) the course contents and also (3.) a FAQ section hopefully answering all your questions around the course system.

Our course system is all about consistency in the contents, continuity in our classes, and course groups that work well together. That way, all can have the best experience!

1.    The FdC course system

Our classes follow a unique, standardized level system, which consists of the introduction Foundations of Forró and the Levels A, B and C (Level C only in Cologne).

• Foundations of Forró is your start into the Brazilian couples dance Forró. In this two-hour class you learn all the basics needed to attend a party and to enter Level A. Foundations of Forró takes place at least for times a year.
  Requirements: Open for everybody and requirement to attend Level A
• Level A has a fixed FdC curriculum and consists of four course blocks (Connection, Arms & Turns, Spatial Concepts und Musicality) with varied contents.
  Requirements: Foundations of Forró (you missed that one? Private introductory class is also possible!)
• In Level B, the different teachers dive deeper into Forró following FdC Level B goals (see below). There are two course blocks (Juazeiro and Petrolina) with different focuses, which can be repeated as often as you like as there is always new content.
  Requirements: All four stamped Level A progress cards (Connection, Arms & Turns, Spatial Concepts und Musicality)
• In Level C, highly experienced dancers can learn new concepts. Currently, Level C is only available in Cologne, but we look forward to offering it in other locations with your support!
  Requirements: At least two stamped Level B progress cards plus leveling with Level C teachers.

Attending your Level enables you to also attend lower levels for free in your location (FdC members: also in other FdC locations). Here you can find our price overview.

2.    FdC Course contents (Levels A and B)

Level A goals:

Arms & Turns: “Arms & Turns” teaches you techniques from fingertips to toes for performing standard turns smoothly and comfortably.

Spatial Concepts: In the “Spatial Concepts” course block, we will develop our spatial awareness and learn how to position our movements harmoniously in relation to each other.

Connection: In the course block “Connection”, we will learn how to create clear, fluid and light movements together.

Musicality: In the “Musicality” course block, we dive deeper into forró music, let it come alive in our movements, and discover the variety of Forró rhythms.

 

Level B goals:

Petrolina: In the Petrolina course block, you will itensify your Level A techniques and learn variations and new concepts with a focus on the Roots style.

Juazeiro: In the Juazeiro course block, you will itensify your Level A techniques and learn variations and new concepts with a focus on the Universitário style.

 

3.    Frequently asked Questions

I don’t know Forró yet. Can I try it out?

Getting to know Forró is easy! For interested people, we regularly offer “Schnupperstunden”, trial classes, where you get an introduction into Forró for free. In our Foundations of Forró session you can get started with Forró for little money and, if you want, enter Level A.

You can also come to one of our first two classes of a Level A course and try it out for free. You only pay for the course if you come back. Same applies to Level B: Join a course block in the first two weeks for free and only pay if you want to do the whole course. Please let us know via email that you want to come so that our teachers can check your level.

When can I join a course?

At FdC, we have course blocks of 8 weeks. They happen four times a year. You can only join a course block during the first two weeks so we can evolve together as a group. Visit our homepage to be informed about the course starts and join our whatsapp groups to get all info (write us an email to get access to the whatsapp group of your location). Please check the requirements for each levels.

What do I get when buying a course block?

When you purchase a course block, you can attend the full 8 hours of your course block and the subsequent free dancing. Additionally, you can participate in classes at lower levels in your location.

What benefits do FdC members get?

FdC members get a reduced price on the course blocks. Also, FdC members can visit additional classes of their level and below in other FdC locations, during the paid course block.

What can I do if I missed a Level A or B class to fill my progress card?

Of course, it can happen that you miss one or two classes of your course block. You still can get your progress recorded on the stamp card after you learned the content, e.g. by:

• … asking the teacher to show the step quickly for you to practice at home or free dancing / with friends (“homework” style). Then, show it to your teacher to record the progress on the card. Or:
• … having a (private) class on the same topic. Then, show it to your teacher to record the progress on the card. Or:
• … as an FdC member, learn the same content at a class in another location and get a progress stamp there. Ask the teachers there when/if the content will be taught.

I learned Forró outside of FdC. How do I know which level is right for me?

Welcome to Forró de Colônia! We are happy to help you find your level. Feel free to write us an email and tell us in which location you want to join our classes. We will then let the teachers know so that they can assess with you which level is right for you. You can then try out the level: take part in one of the first two classes of a course block for free. If you like it, you can purchase the course block and continue straight away.