RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8 -- Rendered At Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:55:25 +0000 The Forró Flow https://redcircle.com/shows/theforroflow en-US All rights reserved. Pontus Hildebrand 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 ) 842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8 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

Spotify playlist will all the songs mentioned in the podcast: Music from The Forró Flow

]]> episodic no Pontus Hildebrand pontushildebrand@gmail.com no full #17 "The thing that really was 'it' for me was the community" #17 "The thing that really was 'it' for me was the community" Pontus Hildebrand 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

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

]]> <p>In the seventeenth episode, I talk with Livia Benson, who talks about getting stuck inside your head while dancing.</p><h2>Links and resources</h2><p>Livia&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/3asaliye/" rel="nofollow">@3asaliye</a></p><p>Music mentioned in the episode:</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5Zqioa05Noregw4jamykSH?si=3269064560914a00" rel="nofollow">Mestrinho</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4YJiSGhVT4OPJ9hftf4wvq?si=06fd612cc8724d4e" rel="nofollow">Mestrinho, Jota.pê and Joâo Gomes</a></p><p>Livia&#39;s dance inspiration:</p><p>Milena Morais: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/milenamorais.dance/" rel="nofollow">@milenamorais.dance</a></p><p>Mardio Costa: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mardiocostaforro/" rel="nofollow">@mardiocostaforro</a></p><p>Arthur Lorenzo <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artthur_lorenzo/" rel="nofollow">@artthur_lorenzo</a></p><p>Ian Martinelle: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iansuecia/" rel="nofollow">@iansuecia</a></p><p>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com/" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a></p><p>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></p><h2>Social Media</h2><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a></p> 2a4bbc05-c3d2-471b-8689-b85dbfe40d48 https://redcircle.com/shows/842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8/episodes/b4c46072-8a45-41f6-b511-fed5308e9376 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:00:13 +0000 2729 no full #16 "When we are dancing, I think we are all in the same vibe" #16 "When we are dancing, I think we are all in the same vibe" Pontus Hildebrand 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:

Aquarela Cearense - Trio Nago

Choveu no Ceará - Trio Marayá

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

]]> <p><strong>Show notes</strong></p><p>In the sixteenth episode, I talk with Renata da Costa Ribeiro, who talks about how the song lyrics influence her dance.</p><p><strong>Links and resources</strong></p><p>Renata&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/renatacostarib/" rel="nofollow">@renatacostarib</a></p><p><br></p><p>Music mentioned in the episode:</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6etPvaTXuL9XdjeCsbcsMJ?si=a4d55c435def4942" rel="nofollow">Aquarela Cearense - Trio Nago</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=RD9SccSyVvqyY&start_radio=1&v=9SccSyVvqyY" rel="nofollow">Choveu no Ceará - Trio Marayá</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/50PYPlcvMvgDaTwQ9ToB2d?si=877a726ba50e4f19" rel="nofollow">Rojão de Brasília - Jackson Do Pandeiro</a></p><p><br></p><p>Renata&#39;s dance inspiration:</p><p>Bruna Vaz: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brrunavaz/" rel="nofollow">@brrunavaz</a></p><p>Milena Morais e Mardio Costa: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mardilenadance/" rel="nofollow">@mardilenadance</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a></p><p><br></p><p>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></p><p><strong>Social Media</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a></p> a17d7f99-1775-46ad-b582-e70000f133ec https://redcircle.com/shows/842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8/episodes/cd5b882a-5de0-429a-af4c-f535cd09a13b Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:00:06 +0000 3063 no full #15 "As long as I have the energy to keep chasing my dream, why not?" #15 "As long as I have the energy to keep chasing my dream, why not?" Pontus Hildebrand 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:

Mestrinho


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

]]> <p>In the fifteenth episode, I talk with Andréa Terpins Ravache, a professional dancer who applies her craftsmanship in forró.</p><p><strong>Links and resources</strong></p><p>Andréa&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/and.t.r/" rel="nofollow">@and.t.r</a></p><p><br></p><p>Andréa is currently performing in <a href="https://kulturhusetstadsteatern.se/teater/lonely-together" rel="nofollow">Lonely Together</a></p><p><br></p><p>Music mentioned in the episode:</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4aoMC7qTsWjWMgV8s7WLBB?si=e62163e2a9744e2f" rel="nofollow">Mestrinho</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a></p><p><br></p><p>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></p><p><strong>Social Media</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a></p> 7a80f76c-a32f-4081-bd48-0230fa1853cb https://redcircle.com/shows/842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8/episodes/1ed58768-32ce-411b-a5e3-603bc1374d30 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:00:40 +0000 3198 no full #14 "Here I can let go, I can be silly and get things wrong" #14 "Here I can let go, I can be silly and get things wrong" Pontus Hildebrand 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: 

Trio Macaíba

Matilde - Forroçana

Voltei Recife - Alceu Valença

Bate Coração - Elba Ramalho

Dominguinhos

Meu Pedaço de Pecado - Mãeana

Dominguino (album)


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

]]> <p>In the fourteenth episode, I talk with Natalie Herman, who among many things mentions the importance of knowing your personal boundaries.</p><p><strong>Links and resources</strong></p><p>Natalie&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nanahls/" rel="nofollow">@nanahls</a></p><p><br></p><p>Music mentioned in the episode: </p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/23W3Jn1w28LyWFroYUNiXi?si=468c61260007457d" rel="nofollow">Trio Macaíba</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0mP38OEeLIOUEYYGzBqlBT?si=e36d83612e534d2c" rel="nofollow">Matilde - Forroçana</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6lQkIgAuduoiYuWTpfmL5l?si=32e09de16adc4ef7" rel="nofollow">Voltei Recife - Alceu Valença</a></p><p><a href="http://(https://open.spotify.com/track/79ejP3EhyUpijdQmFG1lJE?si=d0f7485e137f42e0%29" rel="nofollow">Bate Coração - Elba Ramalho</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0IYrGOyrB4IM1Q1nMGnpSk?si=9d204b70e8554fe4" rel="nofollow">Dominguinhos</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0ioDPiytuIov5YwJwAAXk1?si=6009b12c971845ac" rel="nofollow">Meu Pedaço de Pecado - Mãeana</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0IUvCAS2YEDVc0U0GZ07s4?si=52c85ae9f008439f" rel="nofollow">Dominguino (album)</a></p><p><br></p><p>Natalie&#39;s dance inspiration:</p><p>Yse Góes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ysegoesforro/" rel="nofollow">@ysegoesforro</a></p><p>Gustavo de Morais: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gustavodemorais/" rel="nofollow">@gustavodemorais</a></p><p>Géssica Barreto: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gessicabarreto/" rel="nofollow">@gessicabarreto</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a></p><p><br></p><p>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></p><p><strong>Social Media</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a></p> 05affaef-46c4-44d9-8df0-01fd40055688 https://redcircle.com/shows/842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8/episodes/a4a22e4d-f51e-47df-ae55-9bb0041b9b6b Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:00:53 +0000 3477 no full #13 "You don't think about steps, you just go along and enjoy" #13 "You don't think about steps, you just go along and enjoy" Pontus Hildebrand 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: 

Ó Do Forró

Alceu Valença


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

]]> <p>In the thirteenth episode, I talk with Daiane Engel about the impact of forró on your social life and wellbeing. </p><p><strong>Links and resources</strong></p><p>Daiane&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daianeengel/" rel="nofollow">@dainaeengel</a></p><p><br></p><p>Music mentioned in the episode: </p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7sTqIx5TYd0xOofntpFV6Q?si=319201ce68f44216" rel="nofollow">Ó Do Forró</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6B2jrYN3bXfhzcK9egRmfv?si=7cafccd63b9546ba" rel="nofollow">Alceu Valença</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a></p><p><br></p><p>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></p><p><strong>Social Media</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a></p> 0ebdbc4d-fe90-4f11-aa0c-f0fa84203457 https://redcircle.com/shows/842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8/episodes/9e0d9e79-fd10-49b4-8bc3-a20a37eee2c5 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:00:11 +0000 1901 no full #12 "If you open your eyes and look around, everyone has a smile on their face" #12 "If you open your eyes and look around, everyone has a smile on their face" Pontus Hildebrand 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: 

Dominguinhos

Luiz Gonzaga


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

]]> <p>In the twelfth episode, I talk with Arzu Arat about the importance of physical closeness.</p><p><strong>Links and resources</strong></p><p>Arzu&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_arzumarzu_/" rel="nofollow">@_arzumarzu_</a></p><p><br></p><p>Music mentioned in the episode: </p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/53ZLwlLA0AnSSS7d4a1dEW?si=2bbeb9643ead4128" rel="nofollow">Dominguinhos</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2lW1i9in22yppKcfhGXeFF?si=a340b801fa0b4c42" rel="nofollow">Luiz Gonzaga</a></p><p><br></p><p>Arzu&#39;s dance inspiration: </p><p>Camila Alvez: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/forrowithcamila/" rel="nofollow">@forrowithcamila</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a></p><p><br></p><p>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></p><p><strong>Social Media</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a></p> 68858188-b059-413f-b2b9-7fc5a55246f5 https://redcircle.com/shows/842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8/episodes/53b9d30c-df04-4761-a010-dc7bf6a82508 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:00:51 +0000 2613 no full #11 "You start to perceive life as a dance that goes up and down" #11 "You start to perceive life as a dance that goes up and down" Pontus Hildebrand 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

Alucinado - Paratodos

Ó Do Forró

Mariana Aydar

Jackson do Pandeiro


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

]]> <p>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.</p><p><strong>Links and resources</strong></p><p>Vivika&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vivikamakela" rel="nofollow">@vivikamakela</a></p><p><br></p><p>Music mentioned in the episode: </p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7C8vBiuKWLxaU3vVVxMK2j?si=184cfc5ea86f432c" rel="nofollow">Menestrel do Sol - Luiz Gonzaga</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2JCa9Ba3nNnEnebWN9eOPF?si=618809fe20754a89" rel="nofollow">Alucinado - Paratodos</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5aIkOR69dYODZ6kAzeeWfA?si=48a81ca6cbf74116" rel="nofollow">Ó Do Forró</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5EsjyEYxbR1yI0tonN3N24?si=e2e427002dd9444f" rel="nofollow">Mariana Aydar</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3Wf9WG06fTRgOzVfA81q1e?si=58d10b323fe04705" rel="nofollow">Jackson do Pandeiro</a></p><p><br></p><p>Vivika&#39;s dance inspiration:</p><p>Luiz Henrique: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/luizz_henriqueee/" rel="nofollow">@luizz_henriqueee</a> </p><p>Nick Anderson: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/niickdf/" rel="nofollow">@niickdf</a></p><p>Arthur Lorenzo: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artthur_lorenzo/" rel="nofollow">@artthur_lorenzo</a></p><p>Andrezza Pacheco: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andrezza.pp/" rel="nofollow">@andrezza.pp</a></p><p>Pamela Barrón: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pamelabarron.sales/" rel="nofollow">@pamelabarron.sales</a></p><p>Icaro Abreu: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/icaro_abreu/" rel="nofollow">@icaro_abreu</a></p><p>Lucas Dumont: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucasdumontdumas/" rel="nofollow">@lucasdumontdumas</a></p><p>Yse Góes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ysegoesforro/" rel="nofollow">@ysegoesforro</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a></p><p><br></p><p>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></p><p><strong>Social Media</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a></p> 88a67f34-ce6d-4d75-9bf0-cfa5d180a385 https://redcircle.com/shows/842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8/episodes/83a68fcc-d440-4e53-a7fe-e4d957adc5a4 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:00:07 +0000 3625 no full #10 "Dancing allowed me to get in contact with a part of my self that I didn't know before" #10 "Dancing allowed me to get in contact with a part of my self that I didn't know before" Pontus Hildebrand 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: 

Cheira bem - Luso Baião


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

]]> <p>In the tenth episode, I talk with Fabio Fruchtengarten. He will tell us what dancing added to his personality.</p><p><strong>Links and resources</strong></p><p>Fabio&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fabio.fruch/" rel="nofollow">@fabio.fruch</a></p><p><br></p><p>Music mentioned in the episode: </p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6ijn73ViuEm0otejT1SrOX?si=f94bd4bd5a734dec" rel="nofollow">Cheira bem - Luso Baião</a></p><p><br></p><p>Fabio&#39;s dance inspiration: </p><p>Ian Martinelle: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ian.martinelle/" rel="nofollow">@ian.martinelle</a></p><p>Gledson Silva <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gledsonsilva" rel="nofollow">@gledsonsilva</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a></p><p><br></p><p>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></p><p><strong>Social Media</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a></p> 60e460e9-5933-484f-94b0-ee90ab89dfcb https://redcircle.com/shows/842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8/episodes/e29f35e0-add8-434e-a79d-95e7126d1ea5 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:00:56 +0000 2691 no full #9 "It really felt like there was zero friction" #9 "It really felt like there was zero friction" Pontus Hildebrand 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

]]> <p>In the ninth episode, I talk with Johanna Sontheimer about how to find connection with your dance partner.</p><p><strong>Links and resources</strong></p><p>Johanna&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sontheimer.johanna/" rel="nofollow">@sontheimer.johanna</a></p><p><br></p><p>Johanna&#39;s dance inspiration: Icaro Abreu: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/icaro_abreu/" rel="nofollow">@icaro_abreu</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a></p><p><br></p><p>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></p><p><strong>Social Media</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a></p> 6661caca-e77c-4325-a190-ecabd1726feb https://redcircle.com/shows/842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8/episodes/5c3aadc2-e7dd-4004-ab3a-c2f7548de16a Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:00:26 +0000 2648 no full #8 "I think I fall in love, every time I dance" #8 "I think I fall in love, every time I dance" Pontus Hildebrand 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

Mestrinho


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

]]> <p>In the eight episode, I talk with Eva Beronius. Among other things, she shares her view on how a dancing couple can manage jealously.</p><p><strong>Links and resources</strong></p><p>Eva&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/evaberonius/" rel="nofollow">@evaberonius</a></p><p><br></p><p>Music mentioned in the episode:</p><p><a href="https://tempoparou.bandcamp.com/track/triunfo-sobre-o-invisivel?from=embed" rel="nofollow">Triunfo sobre o Invisivel - Tempo Parou</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4LOXzDwoRCugRzOxVCzhTe?si=e02e52301c3b4cca" rel="nofollow">Mestrinho</a></p><p><br></p><p>Eva&#39;s dancing inspiration</p><p>Luiz Henrique: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/luizz_henriqueee/" rel="nofollow">@luizz_henriqueee</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a></p><p><br></p><p>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></p><p><strong>Social Media</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a></p> c32eff8f-2a5f-41d0-ab19-e54b905f4c0d https://redcircle.com/shows/842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8/episodes/4c6f7210-1d9b-49c6-b7d8-5c127b1e2b2b Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:00:43 +0000 3601 no full #7 "Forró opened my existence to a new level" #7 "Forró opened my existence to a new level" Pontus Hildebrand 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:

Curiosidade - Tom Zé

Forróçacana

Falamansa

Trio Dona Zefa

Forró de Ká

Diego Oliveira

Cainã Araújo

Forrobamba

 

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

]]> <p>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. </p><p><strong>Links and resources</strong></p><p>Jammaria&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jammaria_kattunge/" rel="nofollow">@jammaria_kattunge</a> </p><p>Jammaria&#39;s music page: <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">TempoParou.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Music mentioned in the episode:</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/55cV2Qh2VvKi70Sm1GWoI3?si=42dc2a08a8704cc3" rel="nofollow">Curiosidade - Tom Zé </a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0V5r8hIAfvK5QU5jpaqHXQ?si=b908af7264ef4992" rel="nofollow">Forróçacana</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3uCg5JVHl2E6i8gFJxUjsp?si=470a18a3050d4260" rel="nofollow">Falamansa</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7vGgbXLrEC5ZQ106BWv0nx?si=3a46c19e16d843ff" rel="nofollow">Trio Dona Zefa</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/16fIskbosDj8vcXg4C2Q7t?si=8086eec1903a414a" rel="nofollow">Forró de Ká</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1M1X9CfZoZoyFI1sJYk1cg?si=b9687c84ab2d41a5" rel="nofollow">Diego Oliveira</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0fZuKA2HUf6mFMhC6ghBqL?si=d1997713ff5e4a65" rel="nofollow">Cainã Araújo</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0lsezRxdg26pPwbLWbX8CJ?si=50bef82a587e49c5" rel="nofollow">Forrobamba</a></p><p> </p><p>Jammaria&#39;s dance teachers in Paris:</p><p>Marion Lima: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marionpbp/" rel="nofollow">@marionpbp</a> </p><p>Vinícius Kozan: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kozan_forrointenso_paris/" rel="nofollow">@kozan_forrointenso_paris</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a></p><p><br></p><p>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></p><p>## Social Media</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a></p> 5821c61a-f8b1-4ab4-8c6f-f44a79b4e7b2 https://redcircle.com/shows/842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8/episodes/6ca2bfa9-207b-4196-9337-dafddc95182d Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:00:48 +0000 3026 no full #6 "It took me a whole year to say 'okay', and when I went, it was life changing" #6 "It took me a whole year to say 'okay', and when I went, it was life changing" Pontus Hildebrand 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:

Dominguinhos

Gordurinha 

Trio Irakitan - Irerê Cantou 

 

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



]]> <p>In the sixth episode of this podcast, I talk with Ian Martinelle who shares his journey of becoming the dance teacher he is today. </p><p><strong>Links and resources</strong></p><p>Ians&#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></p><p>His forró channel on youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/MaisumCanaldeForr%C3%B3" rel="nofollow">Mais um Canal de Forró</a></p><p><br></p><p>Music mentioned in the episode:</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6NLlgpihCqSiQgLEPWMnhk?si=d5966414c5b74964" rel="nofollow">Dominguinhos</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6OUpklPPDMEp4fSN0jFeAl?si=e3fc31761bb245a3" rel="nofollow">Gordurinha</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=RD3xhlyvftau8&start_radio=1&v=3xhlyvftau8" rel="nofollow">Trio Irakitan - Irerê Cantou</a> </p><p> </p><p>Ian&#39;s dancing inspiration</p><p>Áurya Pires: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/auryapires/" rel="nofollow">@auryapires</a></p><p><br></p><p>Other dancers mentioned in the episode:</p><p>Miguel Gomes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/miguelgomes.nr/" rel="nofollow">@miguelgomes.nr</a></p><p>Yse Góes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ysegoesforro/" rel="nofollow">@ysegoesforro</a></p><p>Hugo Silva: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hugosilvabh/" rel="nofollow">@hugosilvabh</a></p><p>Daniel Marinho: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marinhodanca/" rel="nofollow">@marinhodanca</a></p><p>Binho: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/binhomineiro" rel="nofollow">@binhomineiro</a></p><p>Luiz Henrique: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/luizz_henriqueee/" rel="nofollow">@luizz_henriqueee</a></p><p>Brenda Antunes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brendaantunesfo/" rel="nofollow">@brendaantunesfo</a></p><p>Yone Sanches <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yonebrincante/" rel="nofollow">@yonebrincante</a></p><p>Daniel Barros <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danielbarrosprof/" rel="nofollow">@danielbarrosprof</a></p><p>DJ João Ferrari <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joaoferrarirj/" rel="nofollow">@joaoferrarirj</a></p><p>Robinho and Eveline: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robinhoeevelin/" rel="nofollow">@robinhoeeveline</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a></p><p><strong>Social Media</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> e23ed87b-430a-431a-b3fd-931aa13ee02b https://redcircle.com/shows/842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8/episodes/6443906b-37b3-4f03-8ede-11faa46f5cd7 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:00:11 +0000 4889 no full #5 "When I came to Sweden, I didn't have friends, and now I have friends for life through forró" #5 "When I came to Sweden, I didn't have friends, and now I have friends for life through forró" Pontus Hildebrand 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:

Marinês

Luiz Gonzaga

Ó Do Forró

 

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

]]> <p>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. </p><p><strong>Links and resources</strong></p><p>Muss&#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></p><p><br></p><p>Music mentioned in the episode:</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4axexK5rZWNNDj5yt6fZO4?si=093391f7adfe466f" rel="nofollow">Marinês</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7q6zyz40cyqctGM446Q5MQ?si=bd655fd5153447ac" rel="nofollow">Luiz Gonzaga</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2DkXSOutWmOLg1GPN9ZJJH?si=9a18d1a361104085" rel="nofollow">Ó Do Forró</a></p><p> </p><p>Muss&#39; dancing inspiration</p><p>Ian Martinelle: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ian.martinelle/" rel="nofollow">@ian.martinelle</a></p><p>Mari Brasil: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maribrasilforro/" rel="nofollow">@maribrasilforro</a></p><p>Camila Alvez: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/forrowithcamila/" rel="nofollow">@forrowithcamila</a></p><p>Yse Góes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ysegoesforro/" rel="nofollow">@ysegoesforro</a></p><p>David Bosco: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/davidboscobcn/" rel="nofollow">@davidboscobcn</a></p><p>Isabelle Monti: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imonti/" rel="nofollow">@imonti</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a></p><p><strong>Social Media</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a></p> f2278031-edcf-465f-aafe-0b383d8ee40b https://redcircle.com/shows/842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8/episodes/394fac4a-e2c2-433f-b432-6d63e8a391bd Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:00:33 +0000 3017 no full #4 "Every human being should either dance or sing!" #4 "Every human being should either dance or sing!" Pontus Hildebrand 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:

Mestrinho

Cláudio Rabeca

Astor Piazzolla


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

]]> <p>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. </p><p>## Links and resources</p><p>Suzanne&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suzyendersen/" rel="nofollow">@suzyendersen</a></p><p><br></p><p>Music mentioned in the episode:</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/208OvbnQKMT7rcsP8q3BQK?si=7ba9098b4daa4ef8" rel="nofollow">Mestrinho</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2feRvbBJWniaL7caHFRpNv?si=2f3427a8a5ad4e9f" rel="nofollow">Cláudio Rabeca</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1IIydYQ6LTzZpgLXYpNlNy?si=989d6a712df54214" rel="nofollow">Astor Piazzolla</a></p><p><br></p><p>Suzanne&#39;s dancing inspiration</p><p>Valmir Coelho: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/valmir.danca/" rel="nofollow">@valmir.danca</a></p><p>Camila Alvez: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/forrowithcamila/" rel="nofollow">@forrowithcamila</a></p><p>Yse Góes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ysegoesforro/" rel="nofollow">@ysegoesforro</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a></p><p>## Social Media</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a></p> 51c50076-52e2-448c-8a89-bdad332836a8 https://redcircle.com/shows/842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8/episodes/b42e0b1f-8031-46cd-b838-5b94a5c05eea Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:00:20 +0000 2191 no full #3 "For the first time in a long, long time, I felt a hint of happiness" #3 "For the first time in a long, long time, I felt a hint of happiness" Pontus Hildebrand 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

Forró do Xenhenhem - Alcione


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

]]> <p>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.</p><p><strong>Links and resources</strong></p><p>Marlene&#39;s instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/malesita17/" rel="nofollow">@malesita17</a></p><p><br></p><p>Music mentioned in the episode:</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5DfYnhEAbd6AcKbM9ucs6R?si=adaf5d814c4c409c" rel="nofollow">Vida Boa Danada - Trio Dona Zefa, Dominguinhos</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7GBQOLaOLRDQNdHcIWRnL5?si=5f4903b7097746ea" rel="nofollow">Forró do Xenhenhem - Alcione</a></p><p><br></p><p>Marlene&#39;s dancing inspiration</p><p>Karen y Ricardo, IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karenyricardo/" rel="nofollow">@karenyricardo</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/SrdEt2Lo23E?si=vkaA71S1FEBrNoea" rel="nofollow">Their appearance on World of Dance</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a></p><p><strong>Social Media</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a></p> 25c5f099-1d35-46c6-bc99-ea2750b45aa2 https://redcircle.com/shows/842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8/episodes/4760ae48-4cc5-4973-a349-02036887834b Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:00:08 +0000 3810 no full #2 "All the people who danced where a bit odd… and now I am the odd one" #2 "All the people who danced where a bit odd… and now I am the odd one" Pontus Hildebrand 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

]]> <p>In the second episode of the podcast, I talk with Ola Faxe who learned to hug via forró.</p><p><strong>Links and resources</strong></p><p>Ola&#39;s instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/olaafaxe/" rel="nofollow">@olaafaxe</a></p><p>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a></p><p><strong>Social Media</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a></p> 0737c9cf-50de-4e66-b255-8eb71f9ac36d https://redcircle.com/shows/842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8/episodes/c1b05303-88cb-45f4-ada1-e7dfa99fdcdc Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:00:26 +0000 1913 no full #1 "When I dance, I don't have social anxiety at all" #1 "When I dance, I don't have social anxiety at all" Pontus Hildebrand In the very first episode of this podcast, I talk with Lucila Fogiel who tells us about how dancing have helped her cope with her social anxiety and the importance of play.

Links and resources

Music mentioned in the episode:

O Xote das Meninas - Marisa Monte

Abri a Porta - Dominguinhos & Gilberto Gil

Lucila's dancing inspiration:

Camila Alves: @forrowithcamila

Podcast intro/outro music by Tempo Parou

Social Media

Instagram: @theforroflow

]]> <p>In the very first episode of this podcast, I talk with Lucila Fogiel who tells us about how dancing have helped her cope with her social anxiety and the importance of play.</p><p><strong>Links and resources</strong></p><p>Music mentioned in the episode:</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1NgQh69efTnHWQOqbwI7dk?si=e388ccb48011489c" rel="nofollow">O Xote das Meninas - Marisa Monte</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1I4sXkZgl0NaE3vLEgIk5Z?si=e6642dc0963c43f9" rel="nofollow">Abri a Porta - Dominguinhos &amp; Gilberto Gil</a></p><p>Lucila&#39;s dancing inspiration:</p><p>Camila Alves: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/forrowithcamila/" rel="nofollow">@forrowithcamila</a></p><p>Podcast intro/outro music by <a href="https://tempoparou.com" rel="nofollow">Tempo Parou</a></p><p><strong>Social Media</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforroflow/" rel="nofollow">@theforroflow</a></p> 5ea299cf-3e47-49c3-bf48-3defc3ecc397 https://redcircle.com/shows/842c2bd5-0005-49d7-be51-89d379d421d8/episodes/3c3a2485-b2bd-4ba1-b7ef-c04151751930 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:00:23 +0000 2182 no