About this Event

YOU ARE IN FOR A REAL TREAT THIS THURSDAY. Choose from Two options of workshops right before Senior Social. SIGN UP : Registration Link: Venmo @zenzouk / Zen Zouk 🟦 OPTION 1 LAMBADA Vinny and Jess YEEESS NEW YORK CITYYYY!! LETS WARM UP 2025 WITH SOME LAMBADA ENERGY!! After the excitement with Papasito Music Video with Carol G and Jessica Lamdon and some of our Brazilian Zouk and Lambada teachers we are ready to kick off another cycle!! The Lambada energy is certainly strong, let's make it stronger with you all. Please welcome the amazing teachers Jessica Lamdon and Vinicius Souza who will be teaching this 6 week ZOUK - LAMBADA CYCLE for those of you who are looking to go deeper into your dance or just discovering Lambada to enhance your skills even more. Lets have fun and warm up NYC winter with some lambada dancing vibes!! 🟦 OPTION 2 SOLO TRAINING with Jessica Santh WE are excited to have Jessica Santh our special guest from Brazil here who will be doing a special all levels solo training - Flow and FIre. Learn Zouk and Urban Technique with skills and drills such as weight transfer, arms, legs, torso and more! Come learn how your dance technique can get stronger! 🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦 LOCATION: LITTLE DREAMS DANCE SPACE 410-412 8th AVENUE 4th floor WHAT DO EXPECT 6:45 - 8:00 PM - LAMBADA THURSDAY with Jessica Lamdon and Vinicius Souza. OR 6:45 - 8:00 PM - SOLO TRAINING with Jessica Santh "Fire and Flow" 8:00-11:00 PM - SENIOR SOCIAL (Payment for senior has to be made at the door This is separate from the workshop. Lambada Thursdays is your roots to Brazilian Zouk and a great way to enter or step up your game when dancing to keep up with these new generation of amazing dancers coming out of Brazil. We will be dancing on the quick and introducing you to the rhythm and basics of lambada and then progressing to combinations that you can use on the dance floor. We will touch on rhythm, frame, footwork, wi-fi, turns and more so get ready for an amazing class. 🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦 PRICING 1.25 HOURS LAMBADA WORKSHOP 6 WEEK CYCLE $159 οΏ½DROP-IN RATES 1 Class = $30 🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦 οΏ½PRORATED RATES You can still sign up for the rest of the package if you missed the first (or more) classes! You can drop in during any week or sign up for the rest of the series at a prorated rate from Weeks 1 to 5. - ie for 4 Weeks it will be $159/5 * 4 - ie for 3 Weeks it will be$159/4 * 4 - ie for 2 Weeks it will be$159/3 * 4 For the final class, we will be offering only the drop-in rate. We accept drop-ins, however these classes are designed to be progressive so we highly recommend signing up for the full series or Weeks that are left in the series to get the most out of it. 🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦 ABOUT JESSICA LAMDON Jessica Lamdon NYC / New York City Jessica Lamdon, also known as "Unicorn", (the nickname she was crowned by her mentor and partner Ry'el) instructor, performer, actor, loves to MC, professional hugger, has been dancing since she was 8 years old. She began with competitive international 10-dance ballroom dancing and was fortunate enough to compete and place in international competitions such as Black Pool and represent the US in the Worlds Competition in 2007. Jessica flirted with other Latin dances and styles. She then totally emerged into acting for stage and film throughout high school and college, while earning her BA in Psychology. long the way, the Unicorn got bit by the Brazilian Zouk bug 4 years ago and never recovered. She has had the honor of training with her mentor, partner, and founder of ZenZouk Ry'el Velandia and getting certified by Kim Rottier. She has had the pleasure of traveling to teach and perform in congresses throughout the states and Europe. Jessica also had the privilege of partaking in a workshop and performance of hit show Braz Dos Santos's Brazouka. Jessica is so proud to be representing ZenZouk and grateful to have zouk be in her life and the lives of others. She is so humbled and excited to share her beliefs in connection and movement. ABOUT VINNY Hailing from Rio de Janeiro, Vinny (aka the Unicorn’s Apprentice) began his dancing with Salsa in 2012. Originally, dance was more of a side passion, until 2014 when he fell into the rabbit hole that is Brazilian Zouk. Training extensively under Ryel Velandia and Jessica Lamdon of ZenZouk, in addition to other prominent international instructors such as MAC training with Alex Carvalho, Vinny became deeply immersed in the dance and culture of Brazilian Zouk. Vinny is now an active member of the NYC Zouk community who hosts events, teaches, and DJs at home and at other national zouk events and festivals. Armed with an infectious smile and abundant energy, Vinny lights up both the classroom and dance floor wherever he goes. ABOUT JESSICA SANTH Professional Brazilian Zouk dancer, teacher, and performer. Tango champion and Brazilian Zouk world vice-champion. With over 10 years of experience, Jess specializes in Brazilian Zouk partnerwork and Femme Fusion, bringing a unique and refined approach to movement and connection.

Dance Styles

Lambada (50%)
Zouk (50%)

Pricing

Drop-in:$30.00
6 Week Cycle:$159.00

Organizer

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NYC ZOUK

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Leslie Zouk