Jaruam Xavier, a talented Brazilian pursuing an MFA in Dance specializing in Choreography at the University of Iowa, brings a rich background as an accomplished dancer and choreographer. His artistic journey has taken him to stages across the globe, including Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, China, Uruguay, the United States, and his home country, Brazil. 

As a choreographer, Jaruam delves into the fascinating realm of Anthropophagic Body Formation. This concept serves as a metaphor for the assimilation of knowledge through the embodiment of dance and the exploration of cultural hybridity.  His works uniquely reflect influences from Candomblé, Capoeira, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, resulting in distinct and captivating choreographic expressions.  Beyond his role as a choreographer and academic, Jaruam imparts his knowledge as a somatic form instructor, teaching yoga both at the university and at a local studio.  His unique Clustered Flow Motion Method emerges as a systematic approach to exploring diverse dance forms, facilitating the fusion of movements.  This practice, in turn, allows dancers to tap into previous knowledge and use it creatively to achieve overarching goals, such as creating concert dance. 

Jaruam Xavier's artistic and academic endeavors illustrate a holistic approach to dance, where the body becomes a vessel for the continuous exploration and assimilation of knowledge.  Within the academic community, Jaruam actively contributes as a teaching assistant for the Brazilian Cultural and Carnival course. His commitment extends to being a guest presenter for courses like Performing Power/Performing Protest and African Caribbean Dance Practices.