VladPereira
From the favelas of Brazil to sold-out theatres in Mexico.Turning Pain Into Power.
My heart shattered into more pieces than there are stars in the sky
On leaving professional dance, 2013
A Life Transformed
Born in Brazil
Poverty. Bullying. Different from day one.
Centro de Arte y Ballet
Ballet training in Mexico. The golden years begin.
Career Ends
Heart shattered into more pieces than there are stars in the sky.
Awakening
Mind rebooted. Life was always beautiful. Suffering was the minority.
La Fille Mal Gardée
100+ performers. Norman Barrios. $20K to Mexican Red Cross.
Building Tomorrow
From Career Loss to Life Gain
Growing up in Brazil in poverty, unknowingly on the autism spectrum and visibly expressing gender fluidity was already quite a traumatic challenge. I was an outcast in school and suffered all kinds of bullying for my "weirdness."
However, at 12 years of age, I found a community where that weirdness was viewed as a beautiful uniqueness...
Read Full ArticleOur wounds, when transformed through service, become sources of wisdom and empathy that can help heal others.
Let's Create Something Beautiful
Whether you're interested in collaboration, speaking engagements, or simply want to connect — I'd love to hear from you.