The Dance Yourself Brave Show

The Dance Yourself Brave Show
Podcast Description
Dance isn’t just movement—it’s a confidence booster, a mindset shift, and a tool for transformation. The Dance Yourself Brave is the show where we explore how dance changes lives, one step at a time.
Hosted by Mariana Santos, creator of Brazily Dance, this podcast features inspiring interviews with dancers, dance teachers, industry experts, and people who’ve experienced firsthand how dance unlocks courage, self-expression, and joy. If you’re ready to move, feel empowered, and dance yourself brave, you’re in the right place. Subscribe now and let’s get started!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The show covers topics such as personal transformation through dance, battling cultural barriers, and building self-confidence, with episodes featuring discussions on resilience in the dance industry, the importance of teaching life skills through movement, and the community aspect of dance, as seen in episodes with guests like Heather Jean Wilson and Ian Howe.

Dance isn’t just movement—it’s a confidence booster, a mindset shift, and a tool for transformation. The Dance Yourself Brave is the show where we explore how dance changes lives, one step at a time.
Hosted by Mariana Santos, creator of Brazily Dance, this podcast features inspiring interviews with dancers, dance teachers, industry experts, and people who’ve experienced firsthand how dance unlocks courage, self-expression, and joy. If you’re ready to move, feel empowered, and dance yourself brave, you’re in the right place. Subscribe now and let’s get started!

In this powerful episode of The Dance Yourself Brave Show, host Mariana Santos sits down with Joanna Cavalcante — former soccer player turned dance fitness expert and founder of Sweat & Swagger Fitness. Joanna shares her inspiring transformation story and how dance helped her step into confidence, leadership, and purpose.
Together, they dive deep into the mindset shifts that fuel growth, the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive fitness environment, and why collaboration beats competition in the wellness industry. Joanna opens up about facing fear, building community, and using movement as a tool for empowerment and personal development.
Whether you’re a dance fitness instructor, wellness entrepreneur, or someone looking for motivation to chase your dreams, this episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and feel-good energy.
Here’s how you can connect with Joanna:
Instagram:
@sweatswaggerfitness
TikTok:
@jcavalcante22
Facebook:
Personal Profile: www.facebook.com/jocav22
https://www.facebook.com/sweatandswaggerfitness/
Website: www.HypeCrewPortal.net.
.Are you ready to start your own transformation? Join the Brazily Dance web app and get a 7-day free trial! Let’s dance, sweat, and step into your power together. Sign up here → https://www.brazilyfitness.com/brazily-dance-app-trial
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