The Art of Teaching Brazilian Zouk

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



Beyond Knowing How to Dance

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.

Who Is This Training For?

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

Learn From Experienced Educators

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.

Simple and flexible pricing

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$200

Prefer to spread out your investment? Secure your place with three payments of $200, totaling $600.

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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.