João Reis Moreira

João Reis Moreira is a Portuguese dancer, known for his work with singer Conan Osíris. Born on May 9, 1995 in Lisbon, Portugal, Moreira started dancing at a young age and gained recognition after performing at the Eurovision Song Contest."O bailarino mais falado do momento", Jornal De Noticias, Lisboa, 24 February 2019. Retrieved on 28 September 2019.
== Style & Dancing Career ==
João Reis Moreira studied at Escola Secundária Artística António Arroio, in Lisbon, and took several training courses in theater and performance, where he explored the physical component a lot. Before start working with Conan Osiris, Moreira never danced in public before, developing most of his technique in a self-taught way dancing solo in his room."Entrevistámos o bailarino de Conan Osíris.", NIT, Lisboa, 8 March 2019. Retrieved on 18 August 2020."Entrevista com João Reis Moreira.", GERADOR, Lisboa, 11 February 2021. Retrieved on 2 February 2023."BAILARINO «SENSAÇÃO» DE CONAN OSÍRIS.", VIP, Lisboa, 28 March 2019. Retrieved on 5 July 2020. 
João grew up listening to Conan's music and using them to perfect his dancing skills."Dançava kuduro na escola e depois ia ao São Carlos ver um bailado", Noticias ao Minuto, Lisboa, 5 April 2019. Retrieved on 2 August 2019. 
The two began working together on Osiris' live performances, with Moreira serving as the primary dancer and choreographer. He has since become a key part of Osiris' performances, helping to bring the music to life in a visually stunning way.
Moreira's style of dance is characterized by his fluid movements, effortless grace, and expressive storytelling, seamlessly blending techniques, creating a style that is entirely his own. His dynamic movements and intricate footwork perfectly complement Osiris' genre-bending sound, creating a truly immersive experience for audiences.
His performances with Osiris have garnered millions of views online, and he has become a sought-after collaborator for other musicians and artists.
Beyond his work with Osiris, Moreira is also an accomplished solo performer and choreographer. He has created works for several dance companies and has been invited to perform at festivals and events around the world, having collaborated in several projects and shows by national and international artists and companies, such as Ana Borralho & João Galante, João Garcia Miguel, Renée Copraij, among others, while at the same time continuing to develop his personal projects in the performing, plastic and visual arts.
He also has many other smaller partnerships with artists such as Blaya, Filipe Sambado, Ana Moura or Madonna."Arraial Triste - Ana Moura Videoclip.", Youtube, Lisboa, 8 November 2022. Retrieved on 6 February 2023."Medellin - Madonna Videoclip.", Youtube, February 2019. Retrieved on 17 March 2022."Baza - Blaya Videoclip.", Youtube, April 2019. Retrieved on 22 October 2022.
== Acting Career ==
In Cinema, he participated in five short films and starred in two others, highlighting "Errar a Noite" by Flávio Gonçalves, premiered at IndieLisboa in 2020, and "Fogo-Fátuo" by João Pedro Rodrigues|João Pedro Rodrigues, premiered at Cannes Festival in 2022."João Reis Moreira imdb.", imdb, 8 March 2022. Retrieved on 4 November 2022."FOGO-FATUO.", RTP, 26 September 2022. Retrieved on 5 November 2022."Actores.", La Vanguardia, 17 October 2020. Retrieved on 24 November 2022.
Category:1995 births
Category:Portuguese dancers