- 18:30 to 19:30
· £8
Beginners drop in
Discover the joy of Brazilian forró in our fun, beginner-friendly Monday night drop-in class, where everyone is welcome to dance, connect, and learn the basics!
FORRÓ BY THE SEA · BRIGHTON
Brazilian Forró classes, live music, parties & our annual festival in Brighton.
Come and learn, dance and be part of our friendly and growing forró community.
More than a dance class
Forró By The Sea is Brighton’s Brazilian forró community, a friendly bunch brought together by great music, dancing and a love of Brazilian culture. Everyone is welcome, and if you’re new, there’s always someone happy to show you the steps and get you dancing.
Come for a class and you might find yourself staying for the parties, live bands, summer Fridays on Brighton Bandstand and our annual Forró à Beira Mar festival.
Some come for the dancing, some for the music, some for the people. Most stay for all three.
Dance with us
Classes & Courses
Learn forró in a relaxed and friendly environment. Join our weekly drop-ins, structured courses and workshops, with classes for complete beginners through to more experienced dancers.
Come on your own or with a partner. Everyone is welcome.
Parties & Events
This is where we put it all into practice! Join us for our Monday evening socials with great music, DJs and regular live bands, plus special events throughout the year.
And in the summer, we take forró outside, with Friday evening dancing on Brighton’s beautiful Bandstand by the sea.
New to forró?
Never danced forró before? Perfect. Our beginner classes are friendly, relaxed and designed for complete beginners. You don’t need a partner or any dance experience. Two left feet? You’re very welcome too. Just come along and we’ll get you started.
Weekly Lessons
Every
Monday.
King and Queen
13-17 Marlborough Place, Brighton BN1 1UB
Beginners 6:30pm
Intermediate 7:45pm
Social from 8:45pm
- 19:45 to 20:45
· £8
Intermediate Drop In
For dancers who already have the basics and want to develop their technique, musicality and repertoire. Come along, build your confidence and enjoy learning with the group.
Upcoming events
FORRÓBAMBA October Special Edition
- 9 October 2026
- 19:00
- SEABRIGHT ST, BETHNAL GREEN STATION, LONDON E2 0BB
Summer Dancing on the Bandstand
Join us to celebrate energy, music, and forró!
Summer equals joyful dances on the bandstand — a place where community, fun and seaside vibes come together.
🌊 With the sea in the background and the stars above, let’s spread this contagious energy all around.
Guaranteed good vibes
Bring your smile, your dancing shoes and come and be part of this dance-filled summer
- 11 April–26 October 2026
- 18:30
- Kings Road Brighton, BN1 2FN
Free entry
15–18 July 2027
Forró à
beira mar.
Get ready for another gorgeous long weekend of music, dance and sunshine at Forró à Beira Mar Festival Brighton 2027, hosted with love by Forró By The Sea! 🌊💃
Why people love dancing with us
I've been attending Forro By The Sea for some months now. I have a neurological condition that affects my balance and coordination and really feel like the classes are helping me. The teachers are all so lovely, patient and supportive. The overall energy is just so amazing. There are so many brilliant events organised by FBTS and l've made so many new friends.
I've really gained so much from joining forro classes, it's really fun and playful, great class energy, not intimidating at all! Really warm welcoming group. I feel like I've really got a lot from learning how to dance that way too. It's definitely becoming one of my favourite activities!
FBTS classes are fun and allow you to progress at your own pace. Lots of events are organised, which help you feel part of a tight-knit community. Everyone is super friendly and will dance with you, whether you're an experienced dancer or a beginner. Forró is a great way to be fully present and experience joy in the moment. I'm glad I found you, Forró by the sea community!