District Zouk Teams
Learn more about our teams and how to join them!
The Training Team is an intermediate/advanced team, which aims to develop the techniques pertaining to develop member's social dancing skills, engagement with their partner, and comfort. Therefore, in order to join, it's necessary to:
Have clear knowledge of the dance and comfortable execution of techniques and moves.
Be fully vaccinated and willing to take any necessary measures needed to keep our team safe.
Knowledge of Brazilian Zouk head movements, and at least 18 months of consistent Brazilian Zouk dance experience.
Be approved in the Auditions
New members are accepted through an audition where we attest the fulfillment of the prerequisites.
We have 2 teams directed by Alisson Sandi. Take a look at the details.
What’s this ‘Brazuka Team’ about?
Alisson’s Brazuka Training Team is one of the best and most effective ways to push and challenge yourself beyond your regular dance classes (not a replacement for regular classes).
The training teams will be based on years of research for the most broad, sustainable and effective ways to level up and push yourself in Brazilian Zouk and Lambada. Repetition is one of the key ingredients to this secret recipe, therefore expect a lot of experimenting, drilling and cleaning up and sweating.
We currently have two separate groups which cater for different levels of experience - Team 1 for less than 1 year, and Team 2 for more than 1 year of experience in Brazilian Zouk. Both teams will train under the same principles, goals and structure, so you won’t miss out on anything in either team. For more details, please check the ‘prerequisites section’ below.
Alisson Sandi has been training students and professionals of all levels for over 15 years, including many sought after social dancers, full time professionals, national and international title holders and the first competitors to ever achieve Intermediate and Advanced Levels in the Brazilian Zouk Dance Council Jack & Jill competitions.
The training team will be based on years of development and research for the most broad, sustainable and effective ways to level up and push yourself in Brazilian Zouk. REPETITION is one of the key ingredients to this secret recipe, therefore expect a lot of experimenting, drilling and cleaning up and sweating.
>> Why should I join?
If you are interested in achieving a higher level of effortlessness, comfort and precision in your dancing: This is it!
We will be mainly focusing on 3 different aspects of dance training:
- Clean and Comfortable Social Dancing
- Social Dancing Competition (Jack & Jill)
- Showcase Competition (Stage Performance)
- Choreography (Creative Training)
>> What do I get for being part of the team?
At least 1.5 hours of dedicated training every week
Monday Level 1 drop-in classes
Monday practicas
Discount on District Zouk and Swouk DC socials
Discounts on District Zouk progressive and special series, Labs, workshops, and weekenders
Discount on District Zouk Online Memberships
Discounted Private Lessons with Alisson Sandi
>> Am I expected to perform or compete or perform? Can I not?
Although some of the training will be focused on the above, your participation in competitions and live performances is optional. Therefore, if you are interested in joining the team for the sake of the training, but don't want to compete or perform, you are welcomed to join. When the time comes and we need to concentrate on an upcoming competition, you may continue training with the team without joining the stage formations.
>> How long will this team go for? What is the goal(s)?
The commitment will be made on a monthly basis, and may choose to participate in events and competitions as they come, with that being said, the goal is to train at least for the next 12 months. One of the bigger goals is in preparation for North America’s 1st Brazilian Zouk Championships which will be happening in August 2022.
Our goal for that competition is to take as many students, couples, and teams as possible to represent the DMV area and bring home as many awards as possible! And if you are not into competitions or performances, you will still get the growth and results as your other team members.
To have been regularly studying Brazilian Zouk for one year or less (pandemic break excluded)
All Brazilian Zouk basics, and foundation knowledge in Head Movements techniques.
Be fully vaccinated and willing to take any necessary measures needed to keep our team safe.
Be approved in the Auditions
At least 1 year of Brazilian Zouk knowledge with strong and confidence on the basics, and comfortable level on Head Movements and other Intermediate techniques.
To have clear knowledge of the dance and comfortable execution of techniques and moves.
Be fully vaccinated and willing to take any necessary measures needed to keep our team safe.
Be approved in the Auditions
New members are accepted through an audition where we attest the fulfillment of the prerequisites.
Familiarity with zouk fundamentals.
Be fully vaccinated and willing to take any necessary measures needed to keep our team safe.
New members are accepted through an audition where we attest the fulfillment of the prerequisites.
Our monthly dues include some perks that can help you dance and learn more!
At least 1.5 hours of training every week for the partner teams and 2 hours for the followers team
Level 1 drop-in classes at 7pm on Mondays*
Monday practicas and occasional weekend practicas*
Discount on District Zouk and Swouk DC socials
Discounts on District Zouk progressive and special series, Labs, workshops, and weekenders**
$10 discount on private lessons with the lead instructor of your team
*These perks are not included in the Followers Team dues.
**The Followers Team only includes discounts on District Zouk progressive and special series