Brazilian Zouk Dance Classes
LIVE, EAT, & SLEEP Brazilian Zouk for 30 days straight!
June 9 th - July 9 th 2024
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Experience the Ultimate Brazilian Zouk Dance Training at Rio Zouk Immersion!
Rio Zouk Immersion specializes in Brazilian Zouk Dance workshops and bootcamps featuring renowned artists. Join us in Brazil for an unforgettable 30-day Brazilian Zouk Dance Training unlike any other. Indulge in local fruits, immerse in culture, and dance your heart out.
Step into the heart of Brazil and embark on a 30-day Brazilian Zouk journey like no other with the Rio Zouk Immersion dance retreat.
Have you ever dreamed of waking up in Brazil, indulging in delicious local fruits, and immersing yourself in the vibrant Brazilian culture while honing your Zouk dance skills?
Look no further!
The Rio Zouk Immersion Course offers an intense Zouk dance training program, where participants will delve into the authentic nature of Brazilian dance and culture. Our private chef will delight your taste buds with mouthwatering Brazilian food daily, ensuring you have the energy to dance your heart out!
No matter your dance level, our Zouk Dance course caters to all, offering personalized training that matches your expertise.
There isn’t another month-long Zouk dance & cultural retreat like this; Rio Zouk Immersion is an unparalleled opportunity to connect with like-minded Brazilian Zouk artists and dancers, creating memories that go beyond words.
Expect...
Expect the unexpected during this profound personal journey!
Join Us In Brazil...
for an unforgettable experience that will leave you with more than you ever imagined.
Limited Spots...APPLY NOW!
We have limited spots available for the 2024 Rio Zouk Immersion Course.
Secure your place in this limited space, life-changing program!
Be a part of a “Once in a lifetime experience”
“If you want to learn a dance you need to understand the BODY of the people. why they hold and move their BODY that way is a reflection of their CULTURE. To know the culture is to know the Dance.”
Jaime Aroxa
“To dance is to live, to live well we must balance reason and emotion, to be a great dancer is to express emotion through all of the techniques that you use”
Renata Pecanha
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- 80 hrs structured Zouk training + extras.
- Learn a custom choreography routine by Renata Pecanha & Jorge Perez.
- An (optional) opportunity to perform on stage in Rio or compete in “Zouk in Rio”.
- 20hrs Portuguese immersion with a Prof.
- Bi-lingual staff for translations.
- Comfy, Safe, Clean penthouse suite near Copacabana beach.
- Intimate Zouk classes: 10 leads/10 follows per group (max).
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- 80 hours of structured Zouk training total + additional opportunities
- Choreography training: Perform a routine created by Renata Pecanha & Jorge Perez.
- 20 hours of Portuguese language immersion with a Professor of Portuguese.
- Capoeira Masterclass with Certified Capoeira instructor!
- A Small intimate “Zouk class” experience with only 10 leaders / 10 followers per group.
- Comfortable, Safe, Clean accommodations in a large home near Copacabana beach.
- Enjoy a safer Rio Zouk Nightlife experience with our party recommendations.
- Bi-lingual staff available to help if you need translations during your stay.
- Learn Level 1 Portuguese, enjoy daily opportunity to practice while you explore new friendships!
- Train & Perform Renata’s Choreography at “Zouk in Rio” festival with your international team.
- Ipanema Beach trips and Caipirinhas on Sundays!
- Planned Trips on Saturdays to Visit the sights of Rio as a group: “Cristo Redentor”, “Pão de Açúcar”.
- Experience the Dance, Language & Culture of the Carioca first hand as a part of the local community
MEET OUR STAFF
Renata Peçanha
Queen of Zouk
Jorge Peres
Zouk Professor
Rodrigo Argolo
Zouk, Lambazouk
Evellyn Vasconcelos
Zouk Professor
Bruna Pecanha
Zouk, Lambazouk
Michelle Andrade
Zouk Professor
Raphael Bercovitch
Zouk ambassador
Irla Carina
Zouk, Lambazouk
Gabi de Carvalho
Zouk Professor
Tailani Oliveira
Capoeira Professor
Isadora Nascimento
Zouk Professor
Bárbara Ribeiro
Zouk Professor
Felipe Lira
Zouk, Lambazouk
Mafie Zouker
Zouk Professor
Anna Russo
Zouk Professor
Jotta Piedade
Zouk Professor
Izabel Ramos
Zouk, Lambazouk
Rafael Oliveira
Zouk Professor
Luanna Rodrigues
Zouk Professor
Yan Braconnot
Zouk Professor
Casa in Copa
Checkout our beautiful accommodations in Copacabana where we will stay with our international tribe of dancers!
Cultural Activities
Visit some of Rio de Janeiro’s most famous attractions
as we set out to see the city each Saturday!
Fill out an application
Make sure you fill out an application before you buy your ticket.
We’re excited to get to know you and embark on this adventure of a lifetime!
Next, buy your tickets
Buy your tickets through our Eventbrite portal 🙂
Let us know if you have any questions.
It’s getting real!
Get prepared for travel
Make sure you have a valid passport (valid at least until Jan. 22, 2025) and research your country’s visa requirements.
Brazil currently has visa-free entry to any residents of the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Japan.
Make flight arrangements
After securing a flight, reach out to us so we can prepare your new home away from home – a penthouse apartment overlooking Copacabana beach.
Get excited, life will never be the same! International travel & cultural exchange changes lives.
COURSE DETAILS
- Course Highlights
- What's Included
- "Zouk in Rio" Festival
- How to Apply
- More
Find Your Balance. Set Your Goals. Take A Challenge. Reward Yourself.
“If you want to learn a dance you need to understand the BODY of the people. why they hold and move their BODY that way is a reflection of their CULTURE. To know the culture is to know the Dance.”
Jaime Aroxa
ANNOUNCEMENT
Student Choice Awards
This year we are introducing our “Student Choice awards”.
The top three students participating in our course will be awarded amazing prizes.
The first prize will be a additional 1 month Training Opportunity in Brazil as an official member of Renata Pecanha’s Dance Company in Lapa (a “Bolsista” or “Scholarship student”) for one – two months directly after the immersion course and have the privilege of being mentored by the Queen of Zouk, and her dance company of professionals in many styles of Brazilian dance including Zouk.
*Student choice awards go to the students with the most votes from the artists of the course.