The Forró Flow

The Forró Flow

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The Forró Flow episodes

  • #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

    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

    1 hr 4 min
  • #1 "When I dance, I don't have social anxiety at all"

    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

    37 min

About The Forró Flow

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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…