Learn Brazilian Zouk's fundamentals and social dance skills to join a growing local and international community of dancers. This 8-week course with Raven Benko & Brenda Zetino will cover the most essential techniques and patterns. By learning with the same group each week you'll be able to build a good foundation.
Our courses are structured to provide time for you to practice during and after class. Our instructors and assistants will help you by giving you specific feedback. That way you'll be ready to go to the parties and just enjoy it!
OUR CURRICULUM
Our main goal at District Zouk is to provide the tools to help you become a comfortable and versatile social dancer. That includes the techniques behind creating a comfortable dance both as a leader and a follower; solid foundations; musicality; use of the space and floorcraft; social dance dynamics, etiquette and safety.
We built our curriculum to develop your social dancing skills beyond the knowledge of the movements, providing time to practice in class with the help of our instructors and assistants.
SCHEDULE
Tuesdays
October 28 - December 16
7:15-8:40pm Class
PREREQUISITES
- No partner required for any of the courses. You sign up as a lead or a follow.
- No experience required.
- If you're totally new to Brazilian zouk, we encourage you to sign up for our Welcome to Brazilian Zouk class too, which is Mondays from 7:15-8:15pm.
LOCATION
DanceSport Dupont Circle
2201 P St. NW (GPS 1520 22nd St. NW)
The Church of the Pilgrims Fellowship Hall
(Entrance from the south side via stairs going down)
Washington DC 20037
REGISTRATION
- $195 for the 8-week Basics 1 series until 10/23, $210 after
- 10% discount to take two classes at once
- 75% discount for federal employees and contractors impacted by the government shutdown (with code Shutdown)
- Additional discounts available for full time students. Contact us for details.
- Get your tickets at:
https://www.danceplace.com/ticket/buy/15610
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
Sarah discovered Brazilian Zouk in 2019 and was instantly captivated. With no prior dance experience, she immersed herself fully - drawn to the dance’s deep sense of connection, comfort, and flowing movement. Over the years, she has dedicated thousands of hours to refining her craft, creating a rich and layered experience for every partner she dances with. In 2022, Sarah joined District Zouk, where she focuses on cultivating connection, managing energy, and building body awareness through strong, foundational technique. For Sarah, dance is where the inner world meets the outer one: feelings, energy, and personality flowing into movement. Brazilian Zouk’s hypnotic rhythm offers her both a meditative, healing space and a joyful freedom that keeps her returning to the floor.
Hermela started her partner dance journey in 2016 when she got some friends together to go out salsa dancing. She immediately caught the bug and before she knew it, she found herself learning salsa and bachata and dancing the nights away. Hermela later found Brazilian Zouk in 2017 and fell in love with the connection and fluidity of movement. She immersed herself fully in this style, learning from District Zouk and other local and international instructors. She has attended various festivals and participated in training courses. She is looking forward to sharing her passion and enthusiasm with others.
You may also like the following events from District Zouk:
- This Tuesday, 11th November, 07:15 pm, Progressive Zouk & Lambada Classes in Washington
- This Wednesday, 12th November, 06:00 pm, Zoukxpression w/ Elena in Washington
- This Sunday, 16th November, 05:00 pm, Brazilian Zouk Social w/ Jamiel, Krystal, DJ soniKBliss & DJ Chapibol in Washington
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