- #21 "If I am dancing and not having fun, I am not being authentic"
In the twenty-first episode I sit down with Camila Alves, who talks about the connection between who you are on the dance floor and who you are outside of dancing.
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Links and resources
Camila's instagram: @forrowithcamila
Music mentioned in the episode:
Sivuca performing live in Sweden
Camila's dance inspiration:
Marilia Cervi: @mariliacerviforro
Sheila Santos: @sheilasantosdance
Juzinha: @julianerosa.s
Yse Góes: @ysegoesforro
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
1h 12m - Sep 27, 2026 - #20 "I can't remember a time where I thought about my grocery list while dancing"
In the twentieths episode I talk with Ebba Nimér, who talks about the profound impact that dance can have on your mood.
Links and resources
Ebba's instagram: @ebbacrolina
Music mentioned in the episode:
Dona da Minha Cabeça - Geraldo Azevedo
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
57m - Sep 13, 2026 - #19 "When I enter a party, I usually know how I feel and how I wanna show up"
In the nineteenth episode I talk with Katja Leonova, who talks about the importance of respecting your own mood and boundaries when you show up for dancing.
Links and resources
Katja's instagram: @katja_leonova
Music mentioned in the episode:
Katja's dance inspiration:
Sheila Santos: @sheilasantosdance
Camila Alvez: @forrowithcamila
Marilia Cervi: @mariliacerviforro
Arianna Manca: @ari.manca
Hongsie: @hongsie_
Yse Góes: @ysegoesforro
Tau Macedo: @taumacedo.forro
Scientific articles mentioned in the intro:
The Conceptualization of Team Flow
Shared flow and positive collective gatherings
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
51m - Jun 13, 2026 - #18 "A party is always good, but sometimes a party can be magical"
In the eighteenth episode, I sit down with Kristina Rose, who talks about the importance of a healthy relationship to dancing.
Links and resources
Kristina's instagram: @missobstetrix
Music mentioned in the episode:
Severina Xique Xique - Genival Lacerda
A Cinturinha Dela - Trio Dona Zefa
Kristina's dance inspiration:
Milena Morais: @milenamorais.dance
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
47m - Apr 19, 2026 - #17 "The thing that really was 'it' for me was the community"
In the seventeenth episode, I talk with Livia Benson, who talks about getting stuck inside your head while dancing.
Links and resources
Livia's instagram: @3asaliye
Music mentioned in the episode:
Mestrinho, Jota.pê and Joâo Gomes
Livia's dance inspiration:
Milena Morais: @milenamorais.dance
Mardio Costa: @mardiocostaforro
Arthur Lorenzo @artthur_lorenzo
Ian Martinelle: @iansuecia
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
45m - Mar 22, 2026 - #16 "When we are dancing, I think we are all in the same vibe"
Show notes
In the sixteenth episode, I talk with Renata da Costa Ribeiro, who talks about how the song lyrics influence her dance.
Links and resources
Renata's instagram: @renatacostarib
Music mentioned in the episode:
Rojão de Brasília - Jackson Do Pandeiro
Renata's dance inspiration:
Bruna Vaz: @brrunavaz
Milena Morais e Mardio Costa: @mardilenadance
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
51m - Mar 15, 2026 - #15 "As long as I have the energy to keep chasing my dream, why not?"
In the fifteenth episode, I talk with Andréa Terpins Ravache, a professional dancer who applies her craftsmanship in forró.
Links and resources
Andréa's instagram: @and.t.r
Andréa is currently performing in Lonely Together
Music mentioned in the episode:
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
53m - Mar 8, 2026 - #14 "Here I can let go, I can be silly and get things wrong"
In the fourteenth episode, I talk with Natalie Herman, who among many things mentions the importance of knowing your personal boundaries.
Links and resources
Natalie's instagram: @nanahls
Music mentioned in the episode:
Natalie's dance inspiration:
Yse Góes: @ysegoesforro
Gustavo de Morais: @gustavodemorais
Géssica Barreto: @gessicabarreto
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
57m - Mar 1, 2026 - #13 "You don't think about steps, you just go along and enjoy"
In the thirteenth episode, I talk with Daiane Engel about the impact of forró on your social life and wellbeing.
Links and resources
Daiane's instagram: @dainaeengel
Music mentioned in the episode:
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
31m - Feb 15, 2026 - #12 "If you open your eyes and look around, everyone has a smile on their face"
In the twelfth episode, I talk with Arzu Arat about the importance of physical closeness.
Links and resources
Arzu's instagram: @_arzumarzu_
Music mentioned in the episode:
Arzu's dance inspiration:
Camila Alvez: @forrowithcamila
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
43m - Feb 8, 2026 - #11 "You start to perceive life as a dance that goes up and down"
In the eleventh episode, I talk with Vivika Mäkelä. Among many interesting reflections, she shares her view on why it is so helpful to both lead and follow.
Links and resources
Vivika's instagram: @vivikamakela
Music mentioned in the episode:
Menestrel do Sol - Luiz Gonzaga
Vivika's dance inspiration:
Luiz Henrique: @luizz_henriqueee
Nick Anderson: @niickdf
Arthur Lorenzo: @artthur_lorenzo
Andrezza Pacheco: @andrezza.pp
Pamela Barrón: @pamelabarron.sales
Icaro Abreu: @icaro_abreu
Lucas Dumont: @lucasdumontdumas
Yse Góes: @ysegoesforro
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
1h 0m - Feb 1, 2026 - #10 "Dancing allowed me to get in contact with a part of my self that I didn't know before"
In the tenth episode, I talk with Fabio Fruchtengarten. He will tell us what dancing added to his personality.
Links and resources
Fabio's instagram: @fabio.fruch
Music mentioned in the episode:
Fabio's dance inspiration:
Ian Martinelle: @ian.martinelle
Gledson Silva @gledsonsilva
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
44m - Dec 14, 2025 - #9 "It really felt like there was zero friction"
In the ninth episode, I talk with Johanna Sontheimer about how to find connection with your dance partner.
Links and resources
Johanna's instagram: @sontheimer.johanna
Johanna's dance inspiration: Icaro Abreu: @icaro_abreu
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
44m - Dec 7, 2025 - #8 "I think I fall in love, every time I dance"
In the eight episode, I talk with Eva Beronius. Among other things, she shares her view on how a dancing couple can manage jealously.
Links and resources
Eva's instagram: @evaberonius
Music mentioned in the episode:
Triunfo sobre o Invisivel - Tempo Parou
Eva's dancing inspiration
Luiz Henrique: @luizz_henriqueee
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
1h 0m - Nov 30, 2025 - #7 "Forró opened my existence to a new level"
In the seventh episode of this podcast, I talk with Jammaria Marie, who talks about how his decision to start dancing forró became life changing.
Links and resources
Jammaria's instagram: @jammaria_kattunge
Jammaria's music page: TempoParou.com
Music mentioned in the episode:
Jammaria's dance teachers in Paris:
Marion Lima: @marionpbp
Vinícius Kozan: @kozan_forrointenso_paris
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: Music from The Forró Flow
## Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
50m - Nov 23, 2025 - #6 "It took me a whole year to say 'okay', and when I went, it was life changing"
In the sixth episode of this podcast, I talk with Ian Martinelle who shares his journey of becoming the dance teacher he is today.
Links and resources
Ians' instagram: @ian.martinelle and @chama.brazil
His forró channel on youtube: Mais um Canal de Forró
Music mentioned in the episode:
Ian's dancing inspiration
Áurya Pires: @auryapires
Other dancers mentioned in the episode:
Miguel Gomes: @miguelgomes.nr
Yse Góes: @ysegoesforro
Hugo Silva: @hugosilvabh
Daniel Marinho: @marinhodanca
Binho: @binhomineiro
Luiz Henrique: @luizz_henriqueee
Brenda Antunes: @brendaantunesfo
Yone Sanches @yonebrincante
Daniel Barros @danielbarrosprof
DJ João Ferrari @joaoferrarirj
Robinho and Eveline: @robinhoeeveline
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
1h 21m - Nov 16, 2025 - #5 "When I came to Sweden, I didn't have friends, and now I have friends for life through forró"
In the fifth episode of this podcast, I talk with Muss Mesmari, who went from escaping the dictatorship in Libya to becoming on of the driving forces of forró in Stockholm.
Links and resources
Muss' instagram: @muss.mesmari and for his forró events: @sthlm.forro.project
Music mentioned in the episode:
Muss' dancing inspiration
Ian Martinelle: @ian.martinelle
Mari Brasil: @maribrasilforro
Camila Alvez: @forrowithcamila
Yse Góes: @ysegoesforro
David Bosco: @davidboscobcn
Isabelle Monti: @imonti
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
50m - Nov 9, 2025 - #4 "Every human being should either dance or sing!"
In the fourth episode of this podcast, I talk with Suzanne, a long time folk dancer that discovered a new kind of freedom and beauty in forró.
## Links and resources
Suzanne's instagram: @suzyendersen
Music mentioned in the episode:
Suzanne's dancing inspiration
Valmir Coelho: @valmir.danca
Camila Alvez: @forrowithcamila
Yse Góes: @ysegoesforro
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
## Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
36m - Nov 2, 2025 - #3 "For the first time in a long, long time, I felt a hint of happiness"
In the third episode of this podcast, I talk with Marlene, who got out of her depression with the help of forró. She also tells us how dancing helps her to manage her surplus of energy.
Links and resources
Marlene's instagram @malesita17
Music mentioned in the episode:
Vida Boa Danada - Trio Dona Zefa, Dominguinhos
Marlene's dancing inspiration
Karen y Ricardo, IG @karenyricardo
Their appearance on World of Dance
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
1h 3m - Oct 26, 2025 - #2 "All the people who danced where a bit odd… and now I am the odd one"
In the second episode of the podcast, I talk with Ola Faxe who learned to hug via forró.
Links and resources
Ola's instagram: @olaafaxe
Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou
Social Media
Instagram: @theforroflow
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