In The Forró Flow, I examine why people dance forró and what it does for their wellbeing. I am especially interested in experiences of transcendence when dancing. My guests range from beginner dancers to people who have been dancing for decades, but one thing that unites them is their passion for dance. Follow on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>Spotify playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>

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In the twenty-fourth episode I talk with Tetiana Mudrak. She gives her perspective on how the forró scene in Europe has evolved over time.Links and resourcesTetiana&#39;s instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/esquila_life/" rel="nofollow">@esquila_life</a>Music mentioned in the episode:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4HH7tAjimHWnlLJZDFYQQ1?si=cf1534a3cbfd4531" rel="nofollow">Luiz Gonzaga</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/208OvbnQKMT7rcsP8q3BQK?si=72c1057063434b83" rel="nofollow">Mestrinho</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1RuWRBhJt0ebbXXQGMVIin?si=fe8395980d2545ad" rel="nofollow">Jota.pê</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1oVlvW9ToHGy6TZQFsIWVq?si=9c8b32cf4a6d4d74" rel="nofollow">Mirkka &amp; Madrugada</a>Tetiana mentioned the following people as her dance inspiration:Luiz Henrique: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/luizz_henriqueee/" rel="nofollow">@luizz_henriqueee</a>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com/" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a>A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#24 "Forró was love at first dance"

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In the twenty-third episode I talk with Maya Jönsson, who talks about how she goes about building a community.Links and resourcesMaya&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mayanadia/" rel="nofollow">@mayanadia</a>Music mentioned in the episode:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5r3SM51FRLKTek6V3fZW9A?si=f92eaa0299884a0e" rel="nofollow">Simbora - João Donato, Anastácia</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4g80D0LKGz8gYET6aqGwka?si=30cfa1f8bfa2491a" rel="nofollow">Trio Nordestino</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0UnaCrIfK1AFEuq7jfD0mR?si=dd976552db51413e" rel="nofollow">Hora Do Adeus - Luiz Gonzaga</a>Maya mentioned the following people as her dance inspiration:Camila Alves: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/forrowithcamila/" rel="nofollow">@forrowithcamila</a>Luiz Henrique: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/luizz_henriqueee/" rel="nofollow">@luizz_henriqueee</a>Lucas Dumont:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucasdumontdumas/" rel="nofollow">@lucasdumontdumas</a>Carol Andrade &amp; Wesley Andrade: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavaiforro" rel="nofollow">@lavaiforro</a>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com/" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a>A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#23 "Creating a safe space is a really important thing"

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In the twenty-second episode I talk with Emilia Fullone and Patrik Söderberg Shaedel. Among other things, we talk about if connection can really be shared.Links and resourcesEmila&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emifullone/" rel="nofollow">@emifullone</a>Patriks instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nyregnat/" rel="nofollow">@nyregnat</a>Music mentioned in the episode:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0j5eqmP8DxLaqanuOQ67eK?si=bf26f7f2e09442bf" rel="nofollow">Marinês</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1I4sXkZgl0NaE3vLEgIk5Z?si=413248c5cf964b06" rel="nofollow">Dominguinhos</a>Emilia mentioned the following people as her dance inspiration:Arthur Lorenzo: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artthur_lorenzo/" rel="nofollow">@artthur_lorenzo</a>Luiz Henrique: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/luizz_henriqueee/" rel="nofollow">@luizz_henriqueee</a>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com/" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a>A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#22  "You don't seem like the person who dances!"

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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.Sign up to the course The Art of Social Dancing, go to <a href="https://danceforfun.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow">danceforfun.squarespace.com</a>Links and resourcesCamila&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/forrowithcamila/" rel="nofollow">@forrowithcamila</a>Music mentioned in the episode:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6hZRYwagGTLjuWlCQgEOAF?si=0e582f2b50fa4438" rel="nofollow">Dominguinhos</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4odWPI8t9SLOZ45g2sJfhO?si=5f6548067ed947ef" rel="nofollow">Sivuca</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=RDIB-McCXl5PQ&start_radio=1&v=IB-McCXl5PQ" rel="nofollow">Sivuca performing live in Sweden</a>Camila&#39;s dance inspiration:Marilia Cervi: @mariliacerviforroSheila Santos: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sheilasantosdance/" rel="nofollow">@sheilasantosdance</a>Juzinha: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/julianerosa.s/" rel="nofollow">@julianerosa.s</a>Yse Góes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ysegoesforro/" rel="nofollow">@ysegoesforro</a>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com/" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a>A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#21  "If I am dancing and not having fun, I am not being authentic"

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In the twentieths episode I talk with Ebba Nimér, who talks about the profound impact that dance can have on your mood.Links and resourcesEbba&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ebbacrolina/" rel="nofollow">@ebbacrolina</a>Music mentioned in the episode:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5jyc2gfTkBHbIyMETSfq2u?si=681c63fea4994683" rel="nofollow">Dona da Minha Cabeça - Geraldo Azevedo</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5aGhtbviqUqjtno5vcUmCN?si=3b14b04d7ec549be" rel="nofollow">Colo de Menina - Rastapé</a>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com/" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a>A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#20 "I can't remember a time where I thought about my grocery list while dancing"

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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 resourcesKatja&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katja_leonova/" rel="nofollow">@katja_leonova</a>Music mentioned in the episode:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1iUbWa9S8Eqvpdsg5Aj7EW?si=57f00a6065b740b8" rel="nofollow">Dominguinhos</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4jyIM2fId9p1wG1KtAGhdZ?si=568f712140cd4c0a" rel="nofollow">Nando Nogueira</a>Katja&#39;s dance inspiration:Sheila Santos: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sheilasantosdance/" rel="nofollow">@sheilasantosdance</a>Camila Alvez: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/forrowithcamila/" rel="nofollow">@forrowithcamila</a>Marilia Cervi: @mariliacerviforroArianna Manca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ari.manca/reels/" rel="nofollow">@ari.manca</a>Hongsie: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hongsie_/" rel="nofollow">@hongsie_</a>Yse Góes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ysegoesforro/" rel="nofollow">@ysegoesforro</a>Tau Macedo: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/taumacedo.forro/" rel="nofollow">@taumacedo.forro</a>Scientific articles mentioned in the intro:<a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00223980.2018.1449729#abstract" rel="nofollow">The Conceptualization of Team Flow</a><a href="https://www.redalyc.org/pdf/167/16746507013.pdf" rel="nofollow">Shared flow and positive collective gatherings</a><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01341/full" rel="nofollow">The Improvisational State of Mind : A Multidisciplinary Study of an Improvisatory Approach to Classical Music Repertoire Performance </a>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com/" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a>A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#19  "When I enter a party, I usually know how I feel and how I wanna show up"

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In the eighteenth episode, I sit down with Kristina Rose, who talks about the importance of a healthy relationship to dancing.Links and resourcesKristina&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/missobstetrix/" rel="nofollow">@missobstetrix</a>Music mentioned in the episode:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1vcHEaIrbnQQQ62JhgBMs7?si=b8e10bf019594d40" rel="nofollow">Severina Xique Xique - Genival Lacerda</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7vGgbXLrEC5ZQ106BWv0nx?si=2ebd98000c644f62" rel="nofollow">A Cinturinha Dela - Trio Dona Zefa</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5RkPULKkPpFKkS5BnvK1t6?si=f3f3d8bf88f14a71" rel="nofollow">Falamansa</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5zJxGaCnXGtsaI39j64Kkj?si=754ad42956634c82" rel="nofollow">Forrobamba</a>Kristina&#39;s dance inspiration:Milena Morais: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/milenamorais.dance/" rel="nofollow">@milenamorais.dance</a>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com/" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a>A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#18 "A party is always good, but sometimes a party can be magical"

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In the seventeenth episode, I talk with Livia Benson, who talks about getting stuck inside your head while dancing.Links and resourcesLivia&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/3asaliye/" rel="nofollow">@3asaliye</a>Music mentioned in the episode:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5Zqioa05Noregw4jamykSH?si=3269064560914a00" rel="nofollow">Mestrinho</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4YJiSGhVT4OPJ9hftf4wvq?si=06fd612cc8724d4e" rel="nofollow">Mestrinho, Jota.pê and Joâo Gomes</a>Livia&#39;s dance inspiration:Milena Morais: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/milenamorais.dance/" rel="nofollow">@milenamorais.dance</a>Mardio Costa: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mardiocostaforro/" rel="nofollow">@mardiocostaforro</a>Arthur Lorenzo <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artthur_lorenzo/" rel="nofollow">@artthur_lorenzo</a>Ian Martinelle: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iansuecia/" rel="nofollow">@iansuecia</a>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com/" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a>A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#17 "The thing that really was 'it' for me was the community"

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Show notesIn the sixteenth episode, I talk with Renata da Costa Ribeiro, who talks about how the song lyrics influence her dance.Links and resourcesRenata&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/renatacostarib/" rel="nofollow">@renatacostarib</a> Music mentioned in the episode:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6etPvaTXuL9XdjeCsbcsMJ?si=a4d55c435def4942" rel="nofollow">Aquarela Cearense - Trio Nago</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=RD9SccSyVvqyY&start_radio=1&v=9SccSyVvqyY" rel="nofollow">Choveu no Ceará - Trio Marayá</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/50PYPlcvMvgDaTwQ9ToB2d?si=877a726ba50e4f19" rel="nofollow">Rojão de Brasília - Jackson Do Pandeiro</a> Renata&#39;s dance inspiration:Bruna Vaz: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brrunavaz/" rel="nofollow">@brrunavaz</a>Milena Morais e Mardio Costa: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mardilenadance/" rel="nofollow">@mardilenadance</a> Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a> A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#16 "When we are dancing, I think we are all in the same vibe"

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In the fifteenth episode, I talk with Andréa Terpins Ravache, a professional dancer who applies her craftsmanship in forró.Links and resourcesAndréa&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/and.t.r/" rel="nofollow">@and.t.r</a> Andréa is currently performing in <a href="https://kulturhusetstadsteatern.se/teater/lonely-together" rel="nofollow">Lonely Together</a> Music mentioned in the episode:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4aoMC7qTsWjWMgV8s7WLBB?si=e62163e2a9744e2f" rel="nofollow">Mestrinho</a> Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a> A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#15 "As long as I have the energy to keep chasing my dream, why not?"

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In the fourteenth episode, I talk with Natalie Herman, who among many things mentions the importance of knowing your personal boundaries.Links and resourcesNatalie&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nanahls/" rel="nofollow">@nanahls</a> Music mentioned in the episode: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/23W3Jn1w28LyWFroYUNiXi?si=468c61260007457d" rel="nofollow">Trio Macaíba</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0mP38OEeLIOUEYYGzBqlBT?si=e36d83612e534d2c" rel="nofollow">Matilde - Forroçana</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6lQkIgAuduoiYuWTpfmL5l?si=32e09de16adc4ef7" rel="nofollow">Voltei Recife - Alceu Valença</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/79ejP3EhyUpijdQmFG1lJE?si=38089edc082c4295" rel="nofollow">Bate Coração - Elba Ramalho</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0IYrGOyrB4IM1Q1nMGnpSk?si=9d204b70e8554fe4" rel="nofollow">Dominguinhos</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0ioDPiytuIov5YwJwAAXk1?si=6009b12c971845ac" rel="nofollow">Meu Pedaço de Pecado - Mãeana</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0IUvCAS2YEDVc0U0GZ07s4?si=52c85ae9f008439f" rel="nofollow">Dominguino (album)</a> Natalie&#39;s dance inspiration:Yse Góes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ysegoesforro/" rel="nofollow">@ysegoesforro</a>Gustavo de Morais: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gustavodemorais/" rel="nofollow">@gustavodemorais</a>Géssica Barreto: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gessicabarreto/" rel="nofollow">@gessicabarreto</a> Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a> A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#14 "Here I can let go, I can be silly and get things wrong"

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In the thirteenth episode, I talk with Daiane Engel about the impact of forró on your social life and wellbeing. Links and resourcesDaiane&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daianeengel/" rel="nofollow">@dainaeengel</a> Music mentioned in the episode: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7sTqIx5TYd0xOofntpFV6Q?si=319201ce68f44216" rel="nofollow">Ó Do Forró</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6B2jrYN3bXfhzcK9egRmfv?si=7cafccd63b9546ba" rel="nofollow">Alceu Valença</a> Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a> A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#13 "You don't think about steps, you just go along and enjoy"

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In the twelfth episode, I talk with Arzu Arat about the importance of physical closeness.Links and resourcesArzu&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_arzumarzu_/" rel="nofollow">@_arzumarzu_</a> Music mentioned in the episode: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/53ZLwlLA0AnSSS7d4a1dEW?si=2bbeb9643ead4128" rel="nofollow">Dominguinhos</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2lW1i9in22yppKcfhGXeFF?si=a340b801fa0b4c42" rel="nofollow">Luiz Gonzaga</a> Arzu&#39;s dance inspiration: Camila Alves: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/forrowithcamila/" rel="nofollow">@forrowithcamila</a> Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a> A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#12 "If you open your eyes and look around, everyone has a smile on their face"

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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 resourcesVivika&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vivikamakela" rel="nofollow">@vivikamakela</a> Music mentioned in the episode: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7C8vBiuKWLxaU3vVVxMK2j?si=184cfc5ea86f432c" rel="nofollow">Menestrel do Sol - Luiz Gonzaga</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2JCa9Ba3nNnEnebWN9eOPF?si=618809fe20754a89" rel="nofollow">Alucinado - Paratodos</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5aIkOR69dYODZ6kAzeeWfA?si=48a81ca6cbf74116" rel="nofollow">Ó Do Forró</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5EsjyEYxbR1yI0tonN3N24?si=e2e427002dd9444f" rel="nofollow">Mariana Aydar</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3Wf9WG06fTRgOzVfA81q1e?si=58d10b323fe04705" rel="nofollow">Jackson do Pandeiro</a> Vivika&#39;s dance inspiration:Luiz Henrique: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/luizz_henriqueee/" rel="nofollow">@luizz_henriqueee</a> Nick Anderson: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/niickdf/" rel="nofollow">@niickdf</a>Arthur Lorenzo: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artthur_lorenzo/" rel="nofollow">@artthur_lorenzo</a>Andrezza Pacheco: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andrezza.pp/" rel="nofollow">@andrezza.pp</a>Pamela Barrón: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pamelabarron.sales/" rel="nofollow">@pamelabarron.sales</a>Icaro Abreu: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/icaro_abreu/" rel="nofollow">@icaro_abreu</a>Lucas Dumont: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucasdumontdumas/" rel="nofollow">@lucasdumontdumas</a>Yse Góes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ysegoesforro/" rel="nofollow">@ysegoesforro</a> Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a> A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#11 "You start to perceive life as a dance that goes up and down"

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In the tenth episode, I talk with Fabio Fruchtengarten. He will tell us what dancing added to his personality.Links and resourcesFabio&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fabio.fruch/" rel="nofollow">@fabio.fruch</a> Music mentioned in the episode: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6ijn73ViuEm0otejT1SrOX?si=f94bd4bd5a734dec" rel="nofollow">Cheira bem - Luso Baião</a> Fabio&#39;s dance inspiration: Ian Martinelle: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ian.martinelle/" rel="nofollow">@ian.martinelle</a>Gledson Silva <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gledsonsilva" rel="nofollow">@gledsonsilva</a> Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a> A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#10 "Dancing allowed me to get in contact with a part of my self that I didn't know before"

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In the ninth episode, I talk with Johanna Sontheimer about how to find connection with your dance partner.Links and resourcesJohanna&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sontheimer.johanna/" rel="nofollow">@sontheimer.johanna</a> Johanna&#39;s dance inspiration: Icaro Abreu: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/icaro_abreu/" rel="nofollow">@icaro_abreu</a> Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a> A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#9 "It really felt like there was zero friction"

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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 resourcesEva&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/evaberonius/" rel="nofollow">@evaberonius</a> Music mentioned in the episode:<a href="https://tempoparou.bandcamp.com/track/triunfo-sobre-o-invisivel?from=embed" rel="nofollow">Triunfo sobre o Invisivel - Tempo Parou</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4LOXzDwoRCugRzOxVCzhTe?si=e02e52301c3b4cca" rel="nofollow">Mestrinho</a> Eva&#39;s dancing inspirationLuiz Henrique: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/luizz_henriqueee/" rel="nofollow">@luizz_henriqueee</a> Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a> A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#8 "I think I fall in love, every time I dance"

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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 resourcesJammaria&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jammaria_kattunge/" rel="nofollow">@jammaria_kattunge</a> Jammaria&#39;s music page: <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">TempoParou.com</a> Music mentioned in the episode:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/55cV2Qh2VvKi70Sm1GWoI3?si=42dc2a08a8704cc3" rel="nofollow">Curiosidade - Tom Zé </a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0V5r8hIAfvK5QU5jpaqHXQ?si=b908af7264ef4992" rel="nofollow">Forróçacana</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3uCg5JVHl2E6i8gFJxUjsp?si=470a18a3050d4260" rel="nofollow">Falamansa</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7vGgbXLrEC5ZQ106BWv0nx?si=3a46c19e16d843ff" rel="nofollow">Trio Dona Zefa</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/16fIskbosDj8vcXg4C2Q7t?si=8086eec1903a414a" rel="nofollow">Forró de Ká</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1M1X9CfZoZoyFI1sJYk1cg?si=b9687c84ab2d41a5" rel="nofollow">Diego Oliveira</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0fZuKA2HUf6mFMhC6ghBqL?si=d1997713ff5e4a65" rel="nofollow">Cainã Araújo</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0lsezRxdg26pPwbLWbX8CJ?si=50bef82a587e49c5" rel="nofollow">Forrobamba</a> Jammaria&#39;s dance teachers in Paris:Marion Lima: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marionpbp/" rel="nofollow">@marionpbp</a> Vinícius Kozan: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kozan_forrointenso_paris/" rel="nofollow">@kozan_forrointenso_paris</a> Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a> A playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast so far: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e" rel="nofollow">Music from The Forró Flow</a>## Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#7 "Forró opened my existence to a new level"

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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 resourcesIans&#39; instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ian.martinelle/" rel="nofollow">@ian.martinelle</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chama.brazil/" rel="nofollow">@chama.brazil</a>His forró channel on youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/MaisumCanaldeForr%C3%B3" rel="nofollow">Mais um Canal de Forró</a> Music mentioned in the episode:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6NLlgpihCqSiQgLEPWMnhk?si=d5966414c5b74964" rel="nofollow">Dominguinhos</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6OUpklPPDMEp4fSN0jFeAl?si=e3fc31761bb245a3" rel="nofollow">Gordurinha</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=RD3xhlyvftau8&start_radio=1&v=3xhlyvftau8" rel="nofollow">Trio Irakitan - Irerê Cantou</a>  Ian&#39;s dancing inspirationÁurya Pires: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/auryapires/" rel="nofollow">@auryapires</a> Other dancers mentioned in the episode:Miguel Gomes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/miguelgomes.nr/" rel="nofollow">@miguelgomes.nr</a>Yse Góes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ysegoesforro/" rel="nofollow">@ysegoesforro</a>Hugo Silva: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hugosilvabh/" rel="nofollow">@hugosilvabh</a>Daniel Marinho: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marinhodanca/" rel="nofollow">@marinhodanca</a>Binho: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/binhomineiro" rel="nofollow">@binhomineiro</a>Luiz Henrique: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/luizz_henriqueee/" rel="nofollow">@luizz_henriqueee</a>Brenda Antunes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brendaantunesfo/" rel="nofollow">@brendaantunesfo</a>Yone Sanches <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yonebrincante/" rel="nofollow">@yonebrincante</a>Daniel Barros <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danielbarrosprof/" rel="nofollow">@danielbarrosprof</a>DJ João Ferrari <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joaoferrarirj/" rel="nofollow">@joaoferrarirj</a>Robinho and Eveline: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robinhoeevelin/" rel="nofollow">@robinhoeeveline</a> Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#6 "It took me a whole year to say 'okay', and when I went, it was life changing"

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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 resourcesMuss&#39; instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/muss.mesmari/" rel="nofollow">@muss.mesmari</a> and for his forró events: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sthlm.forro.project/" rel="nofollow">@sthlm.forro.project</a> Music mentioned in the episode:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4axexK5rZWNNDj5yt6fZO4?si=093391f7adfe466f" rel="nofollow">Marinês</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7q6zyz40cyqctGM446Q5MQ?si=bd655fd5153447ac" rel="nofollow">Luiz Gonzaga</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2DkXSOutWmOLg1GPN9ZJJH?si=9a18d1a361104085" rel="nofollow">Ó Do Forró</a> Muss&#39; dancing inspirationIan Martinelle: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ian.martinelle/" rel="nofollow">@ian.martinelle</a>Mari Brasil: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maribrasilforro/" rel="nofollow">@maribrasilforro</a>Camila Alves: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/forrowithcamila/" rel="nofollow">@forrowithcamila</a>Yse Góes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ysegoesforro/" rel="nofollow">@ysegoesforro</a>David Bosco: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/davidboscobcn/" rel="nofollow">@davidboscobcn</a>Isabelle Monti: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imonti/" rel="nofollow">@imonti</a> Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a>Social MediaInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a>

#5 "When I came to Sweden, I didn't have friends, and now I have friends for life through forró"

In The Forró Flow, I examine why people dance forró and what it does for their wellbeing. I am especially interested in experiences of transcendence when dancing. My guests range from beginner dancers to people who have been dancing for decades, but one thing that unites them is their passion for dance.

Follow on Instagram: @theforroflow ( https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/ )

Spotify playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast: Music from The Forró Flow ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/169opR9UKdyt3cGkQo04Sh?si=51cc922878bf4f7e )