Monday Drop-in Classes and Practica
Every Monday, all Mondays, on Mondays.
Come out and try Brazilian Zouk for the first time or improve your Brazilian Zouk skills!
Our Monday classes offer options for those new to this dance and for those with more experience. Each class includes that night's practica where you can practice with other students and our instructors.
Our Monday classes offer options for those new to this dance and for those with more experience. Each class includes that night's practica where you can practice with other students and our instructors.
Welcome to Brazilian Zouk (7:15-8:15pm)
Learn some of the basic steps and lead/follow technique for Brazilian Zouk - no experience or partner necessary. This beginner-friendly class will get you dancing right away whether you're new to social dance or you've been dancing for awhile. Drop-ins are welcome any week, but we start a new cycle on the first Monday of every month and cover a set of fundamentals each month.
Conditioning for Dancers (7:15-8:15pm)
This 1-hour workout is designed specifically for zouk and lambada dancers, and open to anyone who wants to build strength, mobility, and control to support their dancing. Using only your bodyweight, we’ll explore a fusion of ballet fundamentals, Horton technique, and functional conditioning. Expect core work, balance challenges, turns, and mobility drills that will not only strengthen your body but also make your dancing feel lighter, more fluid, and more grounded. Whether you’re looking to enhance your posture, improve your stamina, or refine the way your body supports partnerwork, this class will give you the tools to move with more freedom, inner strength, and ease on the dance floor.
Learn some of the basic steps and lead/follow technique for Brazilian Zouk - no experience or partner necessary. This beginner-friendly class will get you dancing right away whether you're new to social dance or you've been dancing for awhile. Drop-ins are welcome any week, but we start a new cycle on the first Monday of every month and cover a set of fundamentals each month.
Conditioning for Dancers (7:15-8:15pm)
This 1-hour workout is designed specifically for zouk and lambada dancers, and open to anyone who wants to build strength, mobility, and control to support their dancing. Using only your bodyweight, we’ll explore a fusion of ballet fundamentals, Horton technique, and functional conditioning. Expect core work, balance challenges, turns, and mobility drills that will not only strengthen your body but also make your dancing feel lighter, more fluid, and more grounded. Whether you’re looking to enhance your posture, improve your stamina, or refine the way your body supports partnerwork, this class will give you the tools to move with more freedom, inner strength, and ease on the dance floor.
We recommend that you bring a yoga mat and socks for floor and across-the-floor exercises.
Fundamentals Variations (8:30-9:30pm)
Develop your dance by learning variations of fundamentals. This partner class for people who are comfortable with Brazilian zouk basics will help you take your dancing to the next level. We'll focus on lead/follow technique as well as fun variations you can use in your social dancing.
Practica (9:30-11pm)
Develop your dance by learning variations of fundamentals. This partner class for people who are comfortable with Brazilian zouk basics will help you take your dancing to the next level. We'll focus on lead/follow technique as well as fun variations you can use in your social dancing.
Practica (9:30-11pm)
Practice what you've learned in a safe environment - lights on, and you're free to ask questions of each other and instructors.
The practica is included with each of the drop-in classes, or you can come just for the practica.
The practica is included with each of the drop-in classes, or you can come just for the practica.
The teachers for the Monday classes rotate each week from our District Zouk team.
| Date |
Welcome to Brazilian Zouk |
Conditioning for Dancers |
Fundamentals Variations |
| October 13 | Jamiel & Emilia | Julissa | Elena & Brenda |
| October 20 | Lunna | Julissa | Lunna |
| October 27 | Gui & Krystal |
Julissa | Gui & Krystal |
| November 3 | Gui & Emilia | Julissa | Gui & Krystal |
| November 10 | Gui & Emilia | Julissa | Gui |
COST
- Special trial first class of Conditioning for Dancers on 10/13 for $10, or $26 with Fundamentals Variations
- $24 One Class (Welcome to Brazilian Zouk, Fundamentals Variations, or Conditioning for Dancers)
- $40 Two Classes (Same Night: Welcome to Brazilian Zouk or Conditioning for Dancers & Fundamentals Variations)
- $10 Practica only
The practica is included with any of the classes.
BRING A FRIEND FOR A DISCOUNT
Sign up with a friend and get 50% off your tickets with promo code "2for1". (Not valid for Conditioning for Dancers on 10/13.)
BUNDLES
We offer class bundles along with each cycle of our progressive class cycles that give you a discount on our weekly class prices. The next cycle runs October 20 - December 15. Bundles include:
- Welcome to Brazilian Zouk | 4-Week Bundle (November)
- Welcome to Brazilian Zouk | 9-Week Bundle
- Conditioning for Dancers | 9-Week Bundle
- Fundamentals Variations | 9-Week Bundle
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)
We're offering a special discount for those impacted by the government shutdown.
Use the code Shutdown when purchasing tickets for our Basics 1 course, our Monday Drop-in classes or our Monday Practica.
New to Brazilian Zouk?
Every Monday at 7:15 pm we have our Welcome to Brazilian Zouk drop-in class that introduces the basics of this dance. You can come any Monday and start your journey with us and Brazilian Zouk.
You can also boost your learning and save some money by getting a Welcome to Brazilian Zouk 4-week or 9-week bundle.