About Us
Brisbane's newest Creative Arts space by internationally renowned dancer Bebe.
Our creative arts school begins with a boy, born into poverty, in the spectacularly beautiful and culturally rich Afro-Brazilian city of Porto Seguro, Brazil. Bebe first learned the Brazilian Lambada when, as a 12yo, he would sneak into the Lambada beach nightclubs with his friends to dance under the stars. Within 2 years he won his first Professional level competition and began teaching and performing Lambada and Samba, and was then able to help provide for his family.
25 years later, Bebe’s top level skills and has seen him teaching and performing, as an acclaimed international Zouk Lambada professional, across Brazil, Argentina, United Kingdom, Spain, Israel, South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, Netherlands, Malta, and Australia. In 2013-14, with hard work and discipline, Bebe became a full-time Principal Performer with the international touring Brazilian dance company ‘Brazouka’, sister company to ‘Burn The Floor’.
In 2018, Fortaleza Dance + Arts was formed in Brisbane as a creative arts space to develop and promote authentic and original Brazilian and World dance styles. ‘’Fortaleza’’ is close to our hearts and is Portuguese for never giving up and to have courage!
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Teachers
Bebe
An internationally noted dancer and teacher, our Director Bebe has travelled the globe to give specialised instruction at congresses and also in demand by dance studio owners and teachers. Bebe was a full-time Principal Performer for the acclaimed production 'Brazouka', working with industry heavyweights Producer Harley Medcalf, Pamela Connolly and acclaimed London West End Choreographer Arlene Phillips. Bebe is originally from Porto Seguro, Brazil, and has been at the forefront of the development of modern Lambada in Brazil and overseas. His vivacious personality, high energy and natural dance flow are legendary!
Jessica Diniz
Our beautiful Brazilian from Sao Paulo,with a personality like sunshine, Jessica teaches Lambada, Lambazouk, Forro, and Brazilian Funk. Jessica is also a qualified Early Childhood Educator and a talented all-round teacher.
Jessica recently featured as a Forro and Lambazouk teacher at Nagoya Forro Festival (Japan)
Rachel Moreira
Our co-Director Rachel is an Australian with a professional background in finance and also a love with Zouk Lambada and Brazilian culture that stretches back 14 years. Rachel has travelled the globe seeking out and learning from some of the best instructors. Rachel also has a creative eye for dance photography.
Contact Us
Fortaleza Dance + Arts
Classes held at: Perry Lane Studio, 430 Ann St (entrance from Perry Lane), Spring Hill, Brisbane 4000
Tel: +61 415 590 738
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Please note:
COVID-19 news for our friends & students:
PLEASE NOTE: In order to keep our students and community healthy we are suspending all our Fortaleza Dance and Arts classes and events until further notice (due to outbreak of Covid-19 in SE Queensland).
This is obviously sad, but its important we all prioritise the care of each other and our friends and family at this time. Please know Fortaleza Dance is not going anywhere, we are still here, we are not dismantling in any way, we will absolutely be back bringing the good vibes and dance when this is all over! The word ‘’Fortaleza’’ is close to our hearts and is Portuguese for never giving up and to have courage! 💙💚💛