Charles Renato was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil. He began tap-dancing at the age of 6, mentored by his teacher Adriana Brunato.

Charles has won several renowned awards throughout his career including Best Dancer of the Festidança, Joinville Dance Festival and also the winner of the “Tap in Rio Challenge” in 2007. On TV, he won the network TV Globo Challenge Show in 2009 and 2010.

Charles was a member of the “KS Tap Company,” directed by Kika Sampaio, which is responsible for bringing together the most sought after teachers of the nation. In 2010 he launched his international career joining the cast of the musical “Sinatra – Blue Eyes” in Lisbon, Portugal. After that Charles was invited to represent Brazil at the Rhythm World in Chicago.

Charles’ ever-ascending career has led him to teach at the most tap festivals in America such as DC Tap Fest, NY Tap City, LA Tap Festival, RIFF, North Carolina Tap Festival, Portland Tap Alliance and many others.