#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"

Author: Pontus Hildebrand November 16, 2025 Duration: 1:21:29

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




Hosted by Pontus Hildebrand, The Forró Flow digs into the vibrant world of forró dance, moving far beyond just steps and music to explore its profound impact on human connection and personal wellness. Each conversation circles around a central curiosity: what is it about this particular dance that draws people in, and how does the act of dancing reshape their sense of self and community? The dialogue often touches on those elusive, magical moments on the dance floor-instances of pure connection or transcendence that dancers chase and sometimes find. Guests on this podcast bring a wide spectrum of experience, from those taking their first tentative steps to individuals whose lives have been intertwined with forró’s rhythm for decades. Their shared thread is a palpable, deep-seated passion that makes every episode unique. Listening, you’ll hear personal stories of discovery, the challenges and joys of learning, and honest reflections on how moving to this music fosters mental and physical well-being. It’s a space where the cultural heartbeat of forró meets individual narrative, all woven together with the songs that soundtrack these journeys. Tune in for thoughtful, human conversations that celebrate dance not just as a hobby, but as a vital thread in the fabric of a lived life.
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