The Forró Flow

By 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 danc

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The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.

The Forró Flow episodes:

June 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:
Dominguinhos
Nando Nogueira
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
The Improvisational State of Mind : A Multidisciplinary Study of an Improvisatory Approach to Classical Music Repertoire Performance
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
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52min
April 19, 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
Falamansa
Forrobamba
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
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48min
March 22, 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
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
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46min
March 15, 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:
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
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52min
March 08, 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:
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
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54min
March 01, 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:
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
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58min
February 15, 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:
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
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32min
February 08, 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:
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
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44min
February 01, 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
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
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December 14, 2025 #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:
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
...more
45min

FAQs about The Forró Flow:

How many episodes does The Forró Flow have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.