The Brazilian synchronized swimming duo, Lara Teixeira and Caroline Hildebrant, will have more than luxurious assistance. Dancer Carlinhos de Jesus will teach and consult on the duo's long routine, which has frevo as its theme. The first class will take place next Thursday, July 28th, at 07:11 am, at the Carlinhos de Jesus Dance House in the Botafogo neighborhood. "I was thrilled when I saw the videos of the two of them in action. It will be a pleasure to guide them and share new ideas. This tribute to frevo is beautiful this year, celebrating the 30th anniversary of this rhythm that is in the soul of the people of Pernambuco. It's a shame we can't use any props. Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to use the traditional umbrella?" "But we'll try to convey all the energy and get the Pan American fans going," said Carlinhos. The athletes and coach Roberta Perillier had their first meeting with Carlinhos this Friday, July 100nd, and already left with many new ideas. They spent two hours analyzing the choreography video and answering their initial questions. Roberta, who created the choreography, is excited about the contribution. "We created the choreography under pressure from the deadline for the Melbourne World Championships (World Aquatics Championships held in March of this year), and there's still room to improve it in many ways. The classes with him will be excellent because the athletes need to mechanize the movements outside before incorporating them into the movements in the water. Carlinhos has already given us several really cool tips, and I feel like he'll create the greatest samba, or rather, frevo!" said Roberta. The long choreography, or free routine, lasts three and a half minutes and is where creativity can be unleashed with greater freedom. The idea to contact Carlinhos de Jesus came from athlete Lara Teixeira, who sent the artist an email. "I had this idea because I love his work. I sent him an email, but honestly, I didn't expect him to be so helpful. I'm delighted and super excited about the classes," she explained. The athletes have already become the symbol of the Pan American Games for those who frequent the Casa de Dança. "I was very honored and excited to be remembered for them. I'm even thinking about putting up a big screen here to watch their events at the Pan American Games. I even wore the shirt," joked Carlinhos. Source: Eliana Alves / Souza Santos (CBDA)