Brazilian Zouk Workshop w Layssa & Arthur in DC

Come learn Brazilian zouk with these international instructors: Layssa & Arthur Leibscher! They are Brazilian born and trained but currently living in Australia, and are favorites at every festival and workshop where they teach. TOPIC: Circular Head Movement This is one of the aspects of Brazilian zouk that makes it beautiful and unique. Work on executing this movement smoothly, comfortably and safely. Note: this workshop will be focused on intermediate zouk technique so is geared towards dancers who are already comfortable with zouk fundamentals. SCHEDULE: 2:00-4:00 Workshop TICKETS: $30 online $35 at the door (cash or check) $25 limited early bird tickets available until 3/26 LOCATION: DANCESPORT DUPONT CIRCLE 2201 P Street NW (GPS: 1520 22nd St NW) Washington, DC 20037 DanceSport Dupont Circle is located in the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Pilgrims. You enter from the south side of the building via stairs going down to the lower level. SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY: After the workshop, join us for a Swouk Party Saturday night at Glen Echo. 7-7:45pm Beginner Zouk & West Coast Swing Classes 8-9:30pm Zouk Body Movement Workshop w/ Layssa & Arthur 9:30pm-2:00am Swouk Dancing w/ DJ LOJYK & DJ Chuky Tickets at the door (not included with the workshop): $20 before 9:30pm, $10 after 9:30pm Additional details available here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1777018482618746/ WHO ARE LAYSSA & ARTHUR? Layssa Liebscher, was born in Rio de Janeiro and at 14 years old she discovered her passion for classical ballet and jazz. She started learning Latin dance in 2007 and specialized in Brazilian zouk and samba de gafieira during her years as part of Renata Peçanha’s Dance Company in Brazil. Layssa has worked for Coca Cola in Brazil as a ballet dancer in parade called Parada Encantada Copacabana Rio de Janeiro in 2006. Layssa has travelled throughout the world to many different countries such as Holland, Belgium, Australia, Spain, Switzerland, Russia, Prague, Germany, Finland and USA. Since 2012, she started her partnership with Arthur Liebscher. Together they moved to Adelaide – Australia where they started their Latin dance school called Layssa and Arthur Dance. Arthur Liebscher was born in Goiânia and at 14 years old discovered his dance passion at high school. Performer, Teacher and Choreographer, he started dancing Latin and Ballroom in 2007 and after 3 months was invited to made part of Sport Dance’s Company where he learned Brazilian zouk, salsa, samba de gafieira, bolero, tango, cha cha cha and forró. In December 2007 he did his first zouk workshop with Renata Peçanha in Goiânia and has never looked back. From 2007 till 2008, he went to study in Mexico where he started to teach Brazilian dances at Mundo Dance Academy. Back in Brazil he began teaching at the Goiania’s Sport Dance Academy. In 2012, he opened his own school, Arthur Liebscher Dance Studio in Goiânia. Following that he started his partnership with world renowned dancer Layssa Liebscher. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba58vZTczek ZOUK YOU THERE #DistrictZouk