Ginga da Bahia

Ginga da Bahia is a renowned choreographer and cultural healer from Bahia, Brazil. With 25 years of international experience as artistic director of Brazil Arts, he uses Afro-Brazilian dance and music to foster healing, connection, and joy, empowering communities and individuals through movement, rhythm, and the transformative spirit of Brazilian culture. www.brazilarts.org

Helen Dos Santos

Helen Dos Santos is the organizational director for Brazil Arts and the creator of the Mourning Together project, offering compassionate grief support in Minneapolis. With 11 years as a teaching artist in NYC, she guides women through loss using art therapy, nature, and community rituals. www.mourningtogether.art