Festival Maracatu & Balèti Forró

Workshops during the day, concerts in the evening, and a warm atmosphere where everyone can find their place at the LaScierie third-party venue, which offers a splendid concert space, its parquet dance hall (maracatu and cavalo-marihno dance classes) and a refreshment bar, as well as organic and local eateries to enjoy with friends!

Workshops & Experiences to discover
The festival isn't just about balètis, it's also about immersion in Brazilian culture, with workshops open to all, so that everyone can learn and experience these traditions from the inside.

Songs and music:
- Candomblé songs: discover sacred Afro-Brazilian chants
- Maracatu percussion, a festive, percussive music emblematic of Brazilian carnival. Learn to play the powerful rhythms of Northeast Brazil.

Traditional dances :
- Cavalo-Marinho, a theatrical, playful and highly rhythmic dance.
- Maracatu, with its powerful drumming and collective movements.
- Forró, on two levels (beginners & advanced dancers), a warm and lively dance that brings everyone together on the dance floor. So that everyone can have fun at their own pace.
All these workshops are led by passionate artists and dancers who share their know-how and energy.


Detailed program here: https://agendaforro.org/e_2025-05/festival-maracatu-baleti-forro_1397.html

Reservations are recommended as places are limited for the candomblé singing and maracatu percussion workshops, and for the cavalo-marinho, maracatu and forró dance workshops.
Reserve your place now: https://www.helloasso.com/associations/le-bal-des-pas-amoureux/evenements/festival-maracatu-et-baleti-forro

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