BIO:

William Rocha Alves Junior, known in the artistic world as William Estudante, is a professional dancer, singer, songwriter, and international fitness instructor born in Salvador de Bahia, one of the beating hearts of Afro-Brazilian culture.

Gifted with a natural talent for rhythm and movement, William has built a brilliant career that blends dance, music, and high-energy stage performance, becoming a globally recognized and respected artist.

His music — infused with dembow, merengue de favela, Brazilian funk, and Latin rhythms — has taken over the fitness and Zumba scene, earning him an international following. Among his most popular tracks are “Dembow de Favela,” “Merengue de Favela,” “Arriba y Abajo,” “El Mundo Loco,” and the worldwide hit “Kamasutra do Brasil,” one of the most iconic and widely danced songs in fitness classes and events around the globe.

Alongside his music career, William is also a global performer and instructor, invited to lead masterclasses, workshops, and live shows in many countries. His style is a powerful fusion of technique, energy, and stage presence, deeply influenced by his background as a capoeira master, the Brazilian martial art that brings fluidity, agility, and expressive strength into his movement.

A complete artist and true innovator, William Estudante continues to spread the energy, culture, and musical soul of Bahia worldwide, captivating audiences, students, and fans with his contagious passion and magnetic charisma.