If you’re ready to level up your Brazilian Zouk game and don’t mind sweating a little, Tori and Kuna would love to have you on their training team. Fair warning: it’s going to be intense—but also a ton of fun!
They’ll kick things off with solo drills designed to whip your movement technique into shape —think agility, balance, mobility, and that magical thing called flow. You may hate them a little at first, but your body will thank them later (probably).
Next, they’ll break down a movement concept into bite-sized pieces, then piece it back together with partnered drills. It’s like a dance Lego set, but cooler.
Finally, they’ll dive into the “lab” where you’ll experiment with the evening’s concepts and discover your own unique moves. Don’t worry—no lab coats required, but creative brainpower is a must.
By the end, you won’t just have new skills to show off—you’ll also become a dance detective, cracking the code to analyze and improve your own moves anytime, anywhere. (Yes, even in the kitchen.)
Join this training team and level up!
SCHEDULE
Wednesdays, 8:50-10:30pm
DanceSport Dupont Circle (2201 P St NW, Washington, DC)
February 5 - March 26
ABOUT THE DIRECTORS
Tori and Kuna both discovered Brazilian Zouk through different paths, but their shared love for the dance has taken them around the world and into the hearts of Brazilian Zouk communities everywhere. While they’ve shared countless hours dancing together socially, they each bring their own unique perspective and passion to teaching.
Tori began partner dancing in 2009 with salsa and bachata before falling in love with Zouk in 2015. Without formal dance training, she spent hundreds of hours learning through exploration and practice, focusing on connection, flow, and making every dance feel deeply enjoyable for both partners. Her social dancing experience spans North America, South America, Europe, and Australia, always prioritizing the social dance experience over performance or aesthetics.
Kuna was first introduced to Brazilian Zouk through his work as a videographer. After filming several Brazilian Zouk events, he quickly became captivated by the dance itself. His journey has taken him across the globe, learning from some of the most renowned Zouk instructors, and he has logged over 8,000 social dancing hours. He’s trained with instructors such as Kim Rottier, Bruno Galhardo, Ry’El & Jessica, and Brenda & Anderson, and has danced with nearly a hundred different Brazilian Zouk communities worldwide. His deep passion for the dance has made him one of the most recognizable names in Brazilian Zouk, both for his social dancing and his teaching.
Together, they’ve danced socially across the world and are passionate about sharing the joy of Brazilian Zouk with others. With their individual experiences and approaches, they aim to help dancers connect to the essence of Brazilian Zouk: creating meaningful, flowing, and enjoyable social dance experiences. Whether you take a class with Tori, Kuna, or both, you’ll leave with a stronger understanding of what makes Zouk a truly special dance.