Teachers & Judges Training | 2027 Edition
Great dancers understand movement. Great educators know how to communicate it, develop it, and evaluate it.
Join Kadu & Larissa for a comprehensive online training designed to deepen your understanding of Brazilian Zouk, strengthen your teaching methodology, and develop your knowledge of dance evaluation.
January 22-24 - April 10-11 - May 8-9, 2027
30 hours | 4 modules | Live online | BZDC-recognized
Teaching Brazilian Zouk is about more than demonstrating steps. It's about understanding movement, communicating ideas clearly, and creating an environment where students can learn and grow.
Our Teachers & Judges Training brings these areas of education together, sharing the knowledge and methodology we've developed through more than two decades of dancing, teaching, and working with the Brazilian Zouk community around the world.
Whether you're preparing to teach your first class, refining your skills as an experienced instructor, or expanding your knowledge of competition judging, this training is an opportunity to invest in your professional development.
Aspiring Teachers
Build the foundation to begin teaching with greater confidence, structure, and understanding.
Experienced Instructors
Refine your teaching methodology, strengthen your technical vocabulary, and discover new ways to help students progress.
Professional Dancers
Learn to transform your movement knowledge and artistic experience into effective educational tools.
Aspiring & Active Judges
Deepen your understanding of dance evaluation, judging principles, and the responsibilities involved in Brazilian Zouk competitions.
Education
Kadu Pires & Larissa Thayane
With more than 20 years of experience working together, Kadu and Larissa have dedicated their professional careers to teaching, performing, and sharing Brazilian Zouk internationally.
Their educational approach combines technical understanding, musicality, movement quality, creativity, and connection.
Through this training, they share the principles and methods behind their teaching, encouraging participants to develop their own knowledge and voice as educators.
Special Guest Educators
Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann
Internationally recognized dance professionals Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollmann join the 2027 edition to share their expertise in choreography, artistry, and performance development.
Their perspectives bring an additional dimension to the program, connecting technical education with artistic expression and professional experience.
Why this training is different
We don’t just teach you how to dance — we teach you how to teach.
Our method blends technical precision, creative expression, and human connection so you can become the kind of teacher people remember.
BZDC
Recognition
Our teachers training and judges training is recognized by the Brazilian Zouk Dance Council. Here are some important information for you to get started.
Invest in Your Development
Your registration includes the complete 2027 Teachers & Judges Training, all four modules, live online sessions, recordings, and access to the program's educational content.
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$200
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$510
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Your registration includes all 4 modules of the 2027 teachers and judges training, live online sessions, recordings, and the program's educational materials.