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Wednesdays 19:15 - 20:45


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New Address in Wedding:
Adolfstr. 12, 13347 Berlin
(2nd Backyard)

Is it for you?

1. Have you already learned the basic steps and are looking forward to improve and learn new moves?

2. Want to meet other dancers to practice and have fun together?

So let's meet & dance next Wednesday!

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Teacher

Teacher

Nice to meet you! 👋

I'm Matheus Antunes, dance educator & forró teacher

Started dancing in my hometown (BH-Brazil), and later discovered that people love Forró all around the world! 🌎

I moved to Germany in 2018, first teaching at a well-established association in NRW; then came to Berlin in 2021 to start my own autonomous journey: the Balaio.

I've given workshops in 15 countries so far, and still counting…
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Some of the topics I love are:

  • Connection (on dance and social levels)
  • Dance Technique (behind and beyond the steps)
  • Musicality (transform the music into movement)

What people think about the classes

"Matheus is a great teacher and, above all, a great person. His classes reflect characteristics he has as a dance instructor: organized, challenging, light and organic. You can be sure you will learn a lot about dance and dancing here."
- Theo Ferreira
"A great teacher with lots of experience that he translates well to his students! Classes focus both on instructions for leaders and followers which is very helpful."
- Diyar_Garshe
"Matheus has a special talent for teaching, he is only an incredible forro dancer, he knows exactly what you need to work on and how to transfer his knowledge so that you can progress swiftly. Taking classes with him will make the difference in your dance. I highly recommend him."
- Cyril Quillien
"Matheus is a very, very good teacher: he always focuses on the individual people, has great energy, has a great focus on details without being overwhelming... it's a lot of fun and the atmosphere in the group is always warm and welcoming. Thanks to Matheus I'm making quick progress."
- Paula K.
"Matheus is one of the best forró teachers I've had classes, he has very good didactics and he is clearly committed to highest levels of quality."
- Vitor Reis
"Matheus is an amazing teacher! He will teach you all you need to know about forró. His classes are also a lot of fun, so make sure to check them out :-)"
- Karin Blubb

Program

Classes Program

Wednesdays - 19:15

Please check the requirements for each class

04.12. Solo Skills for Couple Dance pt.1

At initial stages in Couple Dance we focus very much on the main task of our roles ('Leader' or 'Follower'). But 'dancing' can go beyond that.

  • Learn skills you can practice solo to improve your dance overall.
  • Apply them in given moves without, then with a partner.
Requirements: bases 1 & 2, simple turn

11.12. Solo Skills for Couple Dance pt.2

Similar structure as pt.1, but new content

Thursdays - 20:00

Note: Thursdays classes are taking place every second week.

05.12. Roots Routine

A fluid combo of moves that can be danced in a loop. Expand your repertoire while reviewing details of known moves.

Requirements: caminhada, facão (inversion of direction).
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