Socials & Events
Join us for monthly socials, workshops and weekenders.
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On October 10 - More Lambada with Iago & Vanessa.
On October 10, we're offering a special Friday of lambada learning with Iago & Vanessa! We’ll have two different workshops - an advanced one for experienced lambada dancers and an open level one for newer lambada dancers - followed by a practica where you can practice social dancing lambada. If you’re a lambada dancer or lambada curious - this is for you!
8:00-9:00 pm Boneca Variations Workshop (Intermediate/Advanced)
This workshop is invite-only for experienced lambada dancers. Come work on some fun variations of boneca! Iago & Vanessa will share some of their tips, secrets, and favorite variations.
9:00-10:00 pm Social Patterns & Games (Open Level)
Explore some fun options for your social dancing using lambada structure. Games are a key part of lambada that will open new possibilities for play within the dance. This workshop is for people who are familiar with some lambada basics or with Brazilian zouk up to at least soltinho and bonus.
10:00 pm-12:00 am Lambada Practica with DJ Rhinestone
Practice lambada with other lambada dancers! Brazilian zouk dancers are also welcome. The music will cater to dancing lambada though.
TICKETS
Tickets are tiered pricing so you can get a lower price if you get it in advance.
Lambada Workshop & Practica (includes open-level workshop 9-10pm and practica 10pm-12am): $20-30
Boneca Variations Workshop & Practica (includes both workshops and practica, invite-only): $35-45
Practica Only: $10 in advance, $15 day of
Our next weekender!
Leandro & Nayara are coming to DC and joining forces with Iago & Vanessa for an amazing weekender.
We’re bringing Leandro & Nayara back to DC for a full weekend of learning and social dancing! They’re known for their detailed ways of breaking down zouk technique and offering ways to improve your connection, musicality, and style. They’ll be joined by Iago & Vanessa, internationally renowned lambada and Brazilian zouk instructors who recently moved to DC.
We’ll have:
- 8.5 hours of multi-level workshops
- Two night socials
- Lots of learning and fun
- 8.5 hours of multi-level workshops
- Two night socials
- Lots of learning and fun
We’re using a new venue for us for Friday and Sunday - a ballroom studio in Alexandria with beautiful wood floors. Saturday we’ll be at Glen Echo for afternoon workshops and an outdoor evening social in the Bumper Car Pavilion to enjoy some nice fall weather.
FRIDAY EVENING @ Dance Studio Lioudmila
8:30-9:30pm Workshop w/ Leandro & Nayara
9:30pm-1:00am Social w/ DJ Rhinestone, DJ Eflosa, & DJ soniKBliss
SATURDAY AFTERNOON @ Glen Echo Park Ballroom Back Room
1:00 - 2:15 pm Workshop w/ Leandro & Nayara
2:30 - 3:45 pm Workshop w/ Leandro & Nayara
4:00 - 5:15 pm Workshop w/ Iago & Vanessa
SATURDAY EVENING: Class & Social @ Glen Echo Bumper Car Pavilion
7:30 - 8:30 pm Workshop w/ Iago & Vanessa
8:30 - 11:30 pm Social Dancing w/ DJs Rhinestone & soniKBliss
SUNDAY AFTERNOON - Intermediate/Advanced Track @ Dance Studio Lioudmila
1:00 - 2:15 pm Workshop w/ Leandro & Nayara
2:30 - 4:00 pm Workshop w/ Leandro & Nayara
4:00 - 6:00 pm Guided Practica
WORKSHOP LEVELS
- Friday and Saturday evenings are open to dancers of all levels.
- Saturday afternoon workshops are for students who are comfortable with Brazilian zouk basics. For District Zouk students, you should be at least in Basics 3 or above.
- Sunday afternoon workshops are for students who are comfortable with Brazilian zouk basics and vertical variations. For District Zouk students, you should be at least in Fundamentals classes or above.
- Friday and Saturday evenings are open to dancers of all levels.
- Saturday afternoon workshops are for students who are comfortable with Brazilian zouk basics. For District Zouk students, you should be at least in Basics 3 or above.
- Sunday afternoon workshops are for students who are comfortable with Brazilian zouk basics and vertical variations. For District Zouk students, you should be at least in Fundamentals classes or above.
TICKETS
Full Weekender Pass (includes Friday-Sunday workshops and social): $125-$155
Saturday Pass (Day and Night Workshops & Social): $70-90
Sunday Pass (Afternoon Workshops): $50-60
Friday Evening (Class & Social): $20-25
Saturday Evening Class & Social: $15-20
Saturday Pass (Day and Night Workshops & Social): $70-90
Sunday Pass (Afternoon Workshops): $50-60
Friday Evening (Class & Social): $20-25
Saturday Evening Class & Social: $15-20
LOCATIONS
Dance Studio Lioudmila, 18 Roth St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Did you know we have a Code of Conduct?
DZ's Code of Conduct helps us promote a safer and welcoming environment to the community.
When attending our events, all participants and instructors agree to abide by the terms of our Code of Conduct. We encourage everyone to read it and get acquainted with its terms. The Code of Conduct also lays out the process one can follow in case of violations.
Other important details
All of our events follow the rules laid out below:
NO AT-THE-DOOR SALES: Tickets must be purchased online in advance through Dance Place. No sales at the door. No exceptions.
PASS TRANSFERS: Transfers are permitted, but check with us to make sure the person you're buying a ticket from actually has one if you don't know them personally.
REFUND POLICY: In the event that someone is exposed to someone who is diagnosed with COVID-19 or is sick the day of the event, please can contact us for a refund. Refunds will not be granted for any other reason.
PHOTOGRAPHY: District Zouk classes and events are recorded via photo and/or video by members of the staff and authorized third-parties for educational, archival, and publicity purposes. While we will try to accommodate advance requests from individuals who would prefer not to be recorded at our classes and events, District Zouk cannot guarantee that such recording will not take place.
We look forward to seeing you!
PASS TRANSFERS: Transfers are permitted, but check with us to make sure the person you're buying a ticket from actually has one if you don't know them personally.
REFUND POLICY: In the event that someone is exposed to someone who is diagnosed with COVID-19 or is sick the day of the event, please can contact us for a refund. Refunds will not be granted for any other reason.
PHOTOGRAPHY: District Zouk classes and events are recorded via photo and/or video by members of the staff and authorized third-parties for educational, archival, and publicity purposes. While we will try to accommodate advance requests from individuals who would prefer not to be recorded at our classes and events, District Zouk cannot guarantee that such recording will not take place.
We look forward to seeing you!