Rio Zouk 30 Day Immersion Course 2025

Experience the Ultimate Brazilian Zouk Training Program at Rio Zouk Immersion 2025! Calling all passionate dancers to Rio de Janeiro, join us as we step into the heart of Brazil and embark on a 30-day Brazilian Zouk journey like no other. Have you ever dreamed of waking up in Brazil, indulging in delicious local fruits, and immersing yourself in the vibrant Brazilian culture while honing your Zouk dance skills? Look no further! The Rio Zouk Immersion Course offers an intense training program, where participants will delve into the authentic nature of Brazilian dance and culture. Our private chef will delight your taste buds with mouthwatering Brazilian food daily, ensuring you have the energy to dance your heart out! But that's not all! With Portuguese lessons, you'll not only connect with your fellow dancers but also interact effortlessly with the locals during our social dance outings. No matter your dance level, our course caters to all, offering personalized training that matches your expertise. There isn't another month-long Latin dance & cultural retreat like this; Rio Zouk Immersion is an unparalleled opportunity to connect with like-minded artists and dancers, creating memories that go beyond words. The World's one and only 30 day Brazilian Zouk & Cultural Immersion Course. 125+ Hr. Program Beach style living Perform on stage in Rio Discover new parts of yourself Learn to speak Portuguese Dance Zouk every day Train w the Creators of Zouk All-inclusive style program Bi-lingual Native Tour Guides Designed with safety in mind Get to know the Carioca’s DATES: June 8th - July 8th 2025 LOCATION: Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Powered by the schools of: Nucleo De Danca Renata Peçanha Centro De Dance Alex De Carvalho Featured Artists of RIO30 2025 Alex de Carvalho Renata Pecanha Jorge Peres Rafael de Oliveira Izabel Ramos Jotta Piedade Luana Rodrigues Otavio Kanashiro Sara Bezerra Carlos Oliveira Anastasia Lykah Rhawan Moraes Ingrid Sotter Bruna Pecanha Paulo Dias Evellyn Vasconcelos Jefferson Dadinho Raphael Bercovitch Pat Ga Isadora Nascimento Yan Braconnot Mafie Zouker Anna Russa Victor Gnatiuk Carol Correa Eric Moura Jonathan Troupe Jessica Serrano Irla Carina Our Course Program Highlights: 85+ Hrs. Pre-planned, structured, progressive B-Zouk dance immersion Rio Zouk immersion Team Performance at Renata’s “Zouk in Rio” Festival. 40 Hrs. of Portuguese language immersion (emphasizing dance) Personalized 24(out of 80) hour group choreography created for us Intimate group of 10 Leads/Follows max per group Live in Brazil for one month, train with an amazing team of dedicated dancers Experience Rio Zouk Nightlife as a VIP with our “Epic Party Program” Train in the factory with three of the oldest schools of Zouk in the world Learn to speak basic Portuguese 5 days a week Pre planned parties every week & weekend with DJ’s, Live music, and local dancers! Enoy an amazing curated team experience that lifts the soul. For more program details visit: https://www.riozoukimmersion.com/ -------------------------------------------- Renata Pecanha also known as the “Queen of Zouk” is partly responsible for transforming what was at the time Lambada into “Zouk Traditional” every style of Zouk that you know and love from Brazil such as Zouk Flow, Neo Zouk, Soul Zouk, RnB Zouk, all share foundational elements with “Zouk Traditional” in structure, technique, and timing. ----------------------------------------------------- Dancing training overview: 20+ Techniques essential to every great zouk dancer. 40+ beginner/intermediate/advanced movements to turn up your dance. Up to 20 sequences combining the above movements & techniques. Mastering musicality module. Take what you know now to a whole new level. Dancing with Brazilian delicacy, dancing gostosinho. Students will receive Personal feedback from Instructors. 120 Hr. Certificate of completion signed by our Professors. Curriculum Journal perfect for documenting your apprenticeship. International performance opportunity at “Zouk in Rio” Festival. Personalized Choreography by world renowned Choreographers Get a peek inside the mind of Brazil’s top Choreographers Perform on stage in Brazil trained by professionals from Brazil See performance art in a new light only taught in Brazil. Reach a new level of skill & expression in dance performance training. 40 Hr. Portuguese Language Program Overview Course delivered by the professor of Portuguese Marila Derenusson Marília obtained her degree at Universidade Federal Fluminense. 5 days/week Professional Language Classes each morning. 2 hours/ day enjoyed at our dance studio in between Zouk classes. Tailored language classes that incorporate the topic of dance as a medium. This language course is “level one” and suitable for all beginners. INCLUDED IN PRICE: A full 30-day stay in our apartment “SHARED” safe accommodations near the beach in Copacabana. Healthy Brazilian Breakfast 5 days a week. (Variety of Local Fruits, Avocado, Eggs, Bread, Cheese, meats, coffee & juices) Brazilian lunch is made daily by our private chef in-house Monday - Friday for 4 weeks and delivered to the studio for us right before our language classes begin. 85 hrs. Zouk training Classes all in one place in the English language just for our team. (This is the only way to get these classes in the English language in Brazil other than paying for 85 hours of private lessons. (Valued at around $3500 USD) 40 hrs. Portuguese language classes are taught by a professor of language. Performance opportunity on stage at Zouk in Rio festival. Laundry service one time weekly done in-house for your comfort. House Cleaning services are provided once per week by our staff. Beachside Capoeira Workshop and Roda Other expenses are Not included in the ticket price. Private lessons Weekend / Activities Cultural events Sightseeing Dinners Airfare** Medical insurance ** (** denotes required) CULTURAL ACTIVITIES (small but extra cost) Visit some of Rio de Janeiro's most famous attractions with us as we set out to see the city each Saturday! Some of the most amazing sites in the world exist in this city! It is truly an enchanting place to visit for any length of time! - ------------------------------------------------------- Place we stay : CASA IN COPACABANA Beautiful large private apartment near the beach for the entire stay! Double/Triple occupancy or “upgrade” to a private room. (we always pair you with wonderful roommates) Large kitchen/living room, dining room. AC in all bedrooms, however, we do not usually use them at all. High-speed Wifi internet is included. 3 blocks (5 min) walk to sandy sunny Copacabana & Ipanema beach. Short walk or train to the dance studio also located in Copacabana Shops, Restaurants & Fruit/Juice stands around every corner everywhere you look Dine with our local recommendations of restaurants Bustling Copacabana/ Ipanema beach culture and night life at our doorstep! Private room option and Luxury Penthouse with ocean front pool option are both available. ------------------------------------- Arrive to Airport Code: GIG ------------------------------------ STUDENT REQUIREMENTS: 1. Passport must be valid until at least January 9th, 2026. 2. Check with your country's consulate if you need a Brazilian Visa, at least 1 month prior or by May 8th, 2025. Visas are needed this year from north America, yes. - **Getting your visa for Brazil just got a lot easier!! If you happen to be from the United States, Canada, Australia, or Japan you can now legally enter Brazil without a visa at all. *** If you are visiting from another country, then check out the link below for visa details. Link for online visa submission: Online Visa Application (It has recently become a lot easier to enter brazil check on your country's guidelines) 3. Proof of travel health insurance (Required)