On Friday, Sept. 9, students, faculty and attendees of NextNOW Fest danced along to the infectious rhythm of Brazil’s forró music. Held in the Grand Pavilion, the full band – made up of percussion, drums, guitar, cavaco, bass and accordion – played for an hour while performers taught some basic steps.

Students, faculty, and visitors gather together for an evening of fun and dance. (Joe Duffy/Bloc Photographer)

Students, faculty, and visitors gather together for an evening of fun and dance. (Joe Duffy/Bloc Photographer)

A giant robot made of balloons emerges from the back of the room and dances with the audience. (Joe Duffy/Bloc Photographer)

On stage, Brazilian music echos throughout The Clarice’s Grand Pavilion, inciting dance in the crowd below. (Joe Duffy/Bloc Photographer)

On stage, Brazilian music echos throughout The Clarice’s Grand Pavilion, inciting dance in the crowd below. (Joe Duffy/Bloc Photographer)

On stage, Brazilian music echos throughout The Clarice’s Grand Pavilion, inciting dance in the crowd below. (Joe Duffy/Bloc Photographer)

On stage, Brazilian music echos throughout The Clarice’s Grand Pavilion, inciting dance in the crowd below. (Joe Duffy/Bloc Photographer)

On stage, Brazilian music echos throughout The Clarice’s Grand Pavilion, inciting dance in the crowd below. (Joe Duffy/Bloc Photographer)

On stage, Brazilian music echos throughout The Clarice’s Grand Pavilion, inciting dance in the crowd below. (Joe Duffy/Bloc Photographer)

On stage, Brazilian music echos throughout The Clarice’s Grand Pavilion, inciting dance in the crowd below. (Joe Duffy/Bloc Photographer)

On stage, Brazilian music echos throughout The Clarice’s Grand Pavilion, inciting dance in the crowd below. (Joe Duffy/Bloc Photographer)

Featured Photo Credit: Students, faculty, and visitors gather together for an evening of fun and dance. (Joe Duffy/Bloc Photographer)