Felipe y Tiago are the creators of the RoleRotation movement – a duo who met on the dance floor and decided to change it. Here’s their story.
Where It Began
Felipe and Tiago are social dancers who, like many others, noticed how gender roles on the dance floor limited people’s freedom and expression. As teachers, they saw students struggle with being placed in a role that didn’t feel natural to them. As dancers, they felt the same frustration. So they decided to do something about it.
The RoleRotation Philosophy
Their philosophy is simple: every person should be able to lead, follow, or rotate between roles – regardless of gender. This isn’t about removing tradition. It’s about adding freedom. You can still dance traditional Bachata or Kizomba. You just don’t have to be assigned a role based on who you are.
Building the Ecosystem
Felipe y Tiago didn’t stop at philosophy. They took it to over 41 countries around the world.
The Mission Continues
Today, Felipe y Tiago continue to teach, research, create, and advocate for equality in dance. Their work has inspired thousands of dancers to question the default roles – and to dance with freedom, respect, and joy.
Follow the movement at rolerotation.com.