WELCOME TO NYC ZOUK FESTIVAL 2024
FRIDAY CHALLENGE INTENSIVES

WHO:
Ana and Pedro   Brazil
Luan and Adriana  Brazil

WHAT AND WHEN:
October 4th Friday 2 - 6 PM Workshops
October 4th Friday 6-8 PM Rooftop Happy Hour - Casual
Limited to 30 Leads and 30 Follows

Workshops 2-6 PM
RIPLEY GRIER  STUDIOS

520 8TH AVENUE ROOM 16 F/G

Rooftop Happy Hour 6-8 PM
The VUE 180 @ THE DOUBLE TREE
525 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018
30th Floor of DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square South

ABOUT THE INTENSIVES:

Looking for a challenge in your dance training? Look no further than our Brazilian Zouk Challenge Intensive Workshops with the amazing Pedro and Ana and Luan and Adriana!

These classes are not your standard regular classes - they are designed to push you to explore and discover new transitions, techniques, frame, spacing, weight transfer, angling, and more in your Brazilian Zouk partner work. With a focus on flow, technique, unspoken connection and more, you'll be challenged to improve your skills and take your dancing to the next level. These classes are for Intermediate to Advanced Dancers. Please see the pre-requisites before purchasing tickets.

So if you're ready to take on a challenge and explore the world of Brazilian Zouk, sign up for our intensive classes today. You won't regret it!

PRE-REQUISITES:
- All Level 1 Standard Basics including footwork and turns
- Soltinho | tilts | intro to head movement
- Aptitude of lead and follow movement for partnerwork

ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS:

WORKSHOP 1:

MASTERING YOUR SOCIAL DANCE SKILLS by BUILDING CREATIVITY AND AUTONOMY WORKSHOP

Workshops 1: Ana and Pedro 2:00 - 4:00 PM

In their workshops, Pedro and Ana will challenge you to push your boundaries, urging you to explore the depths of their creativity technique, and movement including footwork, body movement, and more! Don't miss this opportunity to level up your dance skills and become more creative and autonomous on the dance floor!! This workshop will cover, footwork, framing, tilts, head movement and more through their experience, their teaching, and their method.

WORKSHOP 2: 

DISCOVERING THE ART OF "DRAMA"

Workshops 2 : Luan and Adriana 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Short Description = Discovering the art of "drama" brining more presence and less anxiety during your head movements.

Luan and Adriana are revered for their passion, expertise, and connection in Brazilian Zouk. Don't miss this rare opportunity to train with the best and unlock your full dance potential!!
Have you wondered how you could make your transitions and connections stronger all in frame, touch, flow, footwork and upper body movement and more? Look no more. They will discuss their method, their expertise, and deliver an exceptional challenge class so you will have MORE PRESENCE, LESS ANXIETY, AND CONFIDENCE on the DANCE FLOOR!!!

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Luan and Adriana at a glance!

• have been working in ballroom dancing for 15 years;

• Zouk teachers at National and International Congresses;

• two-time World Lambada champions;

• two-time Brazilian Latin Dance champions;

• two-time Regional Ballroom Dancing champions (Santos);

• Coaches (Lyouman Institute);

• Speakers (Lyouman Institute);

• Emotional Intelligence Trainers (Lyouman Institute);

• Creators/Directors - Musical Training - The Hero's Journey;

. Creators/Directors - Arte ao Encantar (Training for speakers and teachers)

• Creators/Directors - Immersion Feel When Dancing (Emotional intelligence using the dance tool);

Ana and Pedro  at a glance

From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Pedro and Ana are Brazilian Zouk Instructors certified by MAC, Alex de Carvalho’s method. They are also certified judges with the Brazilian Zouk Dance Council ( BZDC ).

Both have a dance background that goes beyond the partner dance field. Pedro studied at dance schools focused on solo dances such as Contemporary and Classical Ballet. Ana is also a Contemporary and Classical Ballet instructor trained at the Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro.

The duo is highly experienced in teaching due to their contact with students of all ages at ‘Alex de Carvalho’s Dance School’ where they have developed an accessible and fun teaching approach.

Now based in Canada, Pedro and Ana are developing a dance community in Toronto, as resident dance instructors. Together, they promote and spread the Brazilian Zouk Culture in Canada and North America.

The couple has also been teaching at the most renowned Zouk Festivals in Canada, the USA, Brazil and Europe.

Pedro and Ana, together, have collected more than 10 podium finishes in official Jack and Jill competitions.

REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL !