This non-profit association promotes Brazilian culture and focuses on forró dance. Forró is a Brazilian couple dance known for its close embrace and easy, catchy rhythm. The association was founded in May 2018 by five members of the local forró community, and it held its first Forró Festival that year with over 150 participants. It is a founding member of the European Forró Federation.
Regular socials run in the spring and autumn seasons, with workshops throughout the year. Activities also take place in Turku, including classes, Forró in the park events and socials. The association belongs to SUSEL ry, Finland's national pair dance association, which helps with music copyright fees. Membership supports the activities and gives access to certain perks.
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