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Forró Basic Steps: Learn and Dance Along

Forró Basic Steps: Learn and Dance Along — video by Forro New York Play · 14:56

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Rafael, founder of Forró New York, explains the steady xote rhythm of Brazilian forró, then leads four calm dance-along routines of its basic steps, twice facing away and twice facing you, to simple original beat tracks. A practice drill rather than a party; no partner needed.

  • 15 min
  • Beginner
  • Low impact (no jumping)
  • No equipment
  • Latin

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Step by step 5

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  1. Routine 1, facing away: a long cycle of each step (side basic 1-1, side basic 2-2, back basic, front and back). 4:38
  2. Routine 2: the same steps, still facing away, changing from one to the next much faster. 6:33
  3. Facing you, as a partner would: mirror side and back steps with the opposite leg; go back as he comes forward. 8:08
  4. Routine 3, facing you: the long cycle again, mirroring him with the opposite leg. 9:25
  5. Routine 4, facing you: the faster routine with quick changes between steps. 11:04

The steps are a summary in our words, checked against the video — the coach shows every move.

Form cues from the coach

  • Focus on moving your weight cleanly from one side of the body to the other
  • Stay precise on the beat; the three-count is clear in the music
  • When he faces you, mirror his movement with the opposite leg

What it works Whole body

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Joints it uses light on the joints

  • Hips movesside, back and front-back basic steps
  • Knees movessteady xote steps, weight changes
  • Ankles & feet moveslight weight transfers side to side

A guide to the joints this video’s moves load, from what the coach does — not medical advice. Some ache is normal; stop if a joint hurts sharply. How joints are rated

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Video by Forro New York; the summary, steps, cues, body areas and joint notes are Notbroken’s, written from what the coach actually does in the video and checked a second time. Warm up first, take the easier options until a move feels easy, and stop if you feel sharp pain, chest pain or dizziness. General instruction, not advice for your body. About & safety