Guest Workshop Series

Zouk Weekender 

Zouk Weekend with Pedro & Ana

November 14-15, 2026 (Saturday-Sunday)

Join us for an immersive Brazilian Zouk weekend with Brazilian Zouk World Champions Bruno & Fae! One of the highest-ranking Zouk couples in the U.S., Bruno & Fae are known for their unique blend of technique, musicality, creativity, and connection. Drawing from their diverse backgrounds in ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, salsa, kizomba, and West Coast Swing, they bring a fresh and dynamic approach to Brazilian Zouk.

Whether you're looking to sharpen your technique, move with greater freedom and musicality, or simply deepen your connection and social dancing, this weekend is an opportunity to learn directly from two of the most accomplished Zouk dancers and instructors in the U.S.

What to Expect

  • Technique, Musicality & Movement: Explore the fundamentals and finer details of Brazilian Zouk while developing cleaner technique, body movement, musicality, and expression.

  • Connection & Social Dancing: Learn how to create better communication with your partner and translate what you learn into comfortable, dynamic social dancing.

  • Creative Movement & Styling: Drawing from their diverse dance backgrounds, Bruno & Fae bring a unique perspective to movement, styling, and musical interpretation.

  • Learn, Practice & Socialize: Take what you learn straight to the dance floor and connect with Seattle's Zouk community throughout the weekend.

SCHEDULE

Saturday

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Zouk Workshop (Open-Level) 2.5 hour class + 30 minute Practica

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Zouk Workshop (Open-level; Drop-in Friendly)

8:00 PM - Midnight Zouk Social

Sunday

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Zouk Workshop (Intermediate/Advanced) 2.5 hour class + 30 min Practica

4:00 PM- Onwards Zouk Mini-Social (Free for Full Pass Attendee; otherwise $10)

Price

Full Pass (7hr + Practica + Social) : $135 (Early Bird before August 15) | $170 Regular | $180 Door

One Workshop (3hr): $70 (Early Bird before August 15) | $85 Regular | $95 Door

Just Saturday Workshop + Social: $35

Just Social: $20 (Included in Full Pass)

Private Inquiry? Email us: info@bailadistrict.com

About the Instructors:

Bruno & Fae are 2024 Brazilian Zouk World Champions in the Teams division and one of the highest-ranking Brazilian Zouk couples in the U.S. Since partnering in 2015, they have taught, performed, and competed across the U.S. and internationally, earning multiple Jack & Jill titles and podium finishes at the Brazilian Zouk World Championships.

With backgrounds spanning ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, salsa, kizomba, and West Coast Swing, they bring a diverse movement vocabulary to their Brazilian Zouk. As dancers, instructors, choreographers, performers, and BZDC-certified judges, Bruno & Fae have developed a distinctive style that combines technical precision, musicality, creativity, and connection.

What is Brazilian Zouk?

Originating in Brazil during the 1990s, Brazilian Zouk is a deeply expressive and fluid partner dance characterized by its rhythmic footwork, continuous flow, and iconic head movements (movimentos de cabeça). As a contemporary evolution of Lambada, the dance has adapted to a wide variety of music genres, emphasizing a strong physical connection and a collaborative dialogue between partners.

Pedro and Ana's specific style is heavily rooted in the traditional foundations of Rio de Janeiro, often showcasing the intricate, syncopated footwork known as "Sarrada: Rio Style." However, what truly sets their teaching apart is how they seamlessly blend these traditional Zouk roots with their technical backgrounds in Classical Ballet, Contemporary dance, and Jazz. In their classes, they focus on "cool head movements" and "texture and contrast," teaching students how to balance precise leading and following with autonomy, musicality, and sophisticated expression on the social floor.

Bruno & Fae - Elevation Zouk 2022 Demo

Bruno & Fae - Miami Zouk Festival 2024 Demo