Vania Deonizio

I was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to a family of musicians, and was introduced to various rhythms of music and dance very early. Growing up, I faced major childhood trauma that almost took my life. During that time, I discovered in dance a way to not only express myself, feel alive and worth living, but also a way to escape from a horrible situation. Dance helped me find freedom and gave me hope for a better life.

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