About Tap Dancer Valeria Pinheiro

A profile and fan site for professional tap dancer, Valeria Pinheiro of Brazil

NAME: Valeria Pinheiro
NICKNAME: "Lela"
DATE OF BIRTH: June 8, 1959
ORIGINALLY FROM: Juazeiro do Norte, State of Ceara, Brazil
MOVED TO FORTALEZA: 1979
STUDIED AT: Sati Dance School
CURRENT HOME: Fortaleza, State of Ceara, Brazil

Valeria Pinheiro is a Brazilian professional tap dancer, choreographer, instructor, and tap ensemble director. She worked with a group of Brazilian dancing instructors to develop a unique style of tap dancing known as "Brazilian Tap".

Cia Vata Company
Valeria Pinheiro founded the Cia Vata Dance Company tap ensemble in 1994. The company specializes in blending tap dancing with Brazilian folk dances, music, and rhythms. They ahve toured extensively in Brazil and also performed internationally For more information see the company's Facebook Page and Vimeo Videos.

Cafe Teatreo das Marias
Valeria Pinheiro founded a combination theater, studio space, and dancing school called "Cafe Teatro Das Marias" in 2004 in Fortaleza, Brazil. They offer dancing classes, workshops, residencies, and studio and performance space.

Valeria Pinheiro on Social Media
- Facebook "Valeria Pinheiro Lela" Page
- Facebook "Cia Vata Company" Page

Profiles of Valeria Pinheiro
Teaatro das Marinas "Valeria Pinheiro" Profile