Rafael Piccolotto, with a Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Composition, Brazilian-born and New York City-based, brings his exceptional dedication to forró as a distinguished musician, conductor, and forró dance instructor to enrich every space he is a part of. With accolades including a Latin Grammy nomination and the notable role of hosting three annual Forró festivals in New York, Piccolotto's participation is a testament to his passion. His dual cultural background infuses each environment with a unique blend of Brazilian vibrancy and New York City sophistication, providing his students with an unforgettable experience.

Originally from Sao Paulo, Lu Horta has been a singer, songwriter and member of the group Barbatuques since 1996. She holds a degree in popular music from UNICAMP. She specialized in vocal technique in Paris and Germany, and has also worked as a vocal therapist. As a vocal coach, she contributed to the Netflix series "Most Beautiful Thing" and teaches courses with Ivaldo Bertazzo. She directs shows, composes soundtracks for film and dance, and teaches singing and body percussion. With Barbatuques, she has recorded several bonus albums and DVDs. As a solo artist, she has released a few albums, including "Lu Horta" and "Paraiso Eu", and has taken part in international festivals such as SXSW and Canadian Music Week. She currently resides in Montreal, where she collaborates with various artists, teaches art to teachers, the general public and sings in the alternative Folk Bossa Trio; Dafré, Lu et Loco.

Eric discovered his passion for forró in 2012, immersing himself in the local community. Trained at the renowned Pé Descalço school in São Paulo, he deeply engaged with forró dance and culture. In 2018, upon settling in Canada, he co-founded Forró Québec with Sheila Fleury, pioneering the dissemination of forró culture in Quebec City. Since 2023, Eric has been conducting regular workshops in Montreal, where his expertise has been warmly received. His influence extends beyond borders, as he was invited to teach at the prestigious Forró Weekend in New York in the same year.

Brasilia, Brazil native Gabriel Lincoln da Rocha is recognized for his expertise in international dance styles, such as Forró, Bolero, Samba de Gafieira, Tango and West Coast Swing. His journey as a dance teacher began in Florianópolis, Brazil, in 2008, where he taught for 10 years, founded Cazu Dance Studio from 2013-2015, and was involved in the Santa Cantarina Dance Association where he served on the organizing committee from 2011-2015 for Baila Floripa, Brazil’s largest social dance congress. In 2012 he was certified in Argentinian tango at Bolshoi Brazil and obtained a certification in social dance pedagogy from the University of SPEI in 2013.