After building a reputation as one of the best young dancers in Sao Paulo, he moved to Rio de Janeiro where he returned to Jimmy’s school to teach and be part of his Samba de Gafieira Company (one of the best Samba de Gafieira Company in the World). He was also part of Alex de Carvalho teacher’s team and his Brazilian Zouk & Salsa Company.

In 2007 Kadu was recognized as a dancer and instructor reference of the new generation of Samba de Gafieira and Samba no Pe in Brazil. With Larissa he was involved with various events extensively throughout Brazil, conducting workshops, choreographing and performing.

A very significant accomplishment in their career occurred in 2012 when they found K&L Dance and K&L Dance Events. Today K&L Dance has more than 200 students, a fantastic team of instructors, regular dance parties and a motivated Student Team that represents K&L Dance performing in many Latin Dance events around Australia.

Kadu and Larissa are World renowned Latin Dance Professionals. They spend up to half of every year travelling internationally teaching, performing, choreographing and judging at some of the most important Latin Dance events and competitions worldwide. Since 2007 they have toured extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand, Asia, Europe and North and South America and have been key contributors towards raising the popularity of Brazilian Zouk and Samba de Gafieira on an international scale. As well as winning a number of competitions they have had several television appearances in Brazil and Australia including choreographing for So You Think You Can Dance Australia.