INTENSIVE
DIVE INTO THE JOY OF ZOUK
This unique intensive is designed for both beginners and more experienced dancers, ensuring that everyone can deepen their connection with Zouk in a way that feels easy, fun, and playful!
Brenda & Anderson | March 2-4, 2025
ABOUT THE INTENSIVE
This 3-day intensive offers 12 hours of Zouk training, focusing on foundational skills that benefit dancers of all levels. Anderson and Brenda are ready to share all the little tricks, tips and techniques that can make most of the dances enjoyable, fun, present and yummy for all the newbies and more skillful dancers
The 'Dive into the joy of Zouk' Intensive with Brenda & Anderson will take place a few days before the Zouk Island Festival. It will be held on a beautiful location on Koh Phangan with three days of workshops, each day lasting four hours.
TRAINING DETAILS
Daily Structure: Each day includes 4 hours of classes with small breaks for rest and integration.
Hands-On Practice: The classes will be interactive, offering plenty of opportunities to practice what you’ve learned. Brenda and Anderson will provide personalized feedback to ensure you can integrate these new skills effectively.
This intensive not only prepares you to enjoy the Zouk Island Festival to the fullest but also equips you with the tools to make every dance a delightful experience, no matter the level of your partner
ABOUT THE BRENDERSON TECHNIQUE:
Brenda and Anderson, also known as "Brenderson," are renowned Brazilian Zouk dancers who have developed a unique teaching method that emphasizes connection, grounding, and deep communication between partners. Their technique, often called the "Brenderson Connection," integrates both physical and emotional elements to create a more profound dance experience.
Key aspects of their teaching:
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Physical Connection: They focus heavily on the mechanics of lead and follow. Their teaching is structured around improving the physical connection between dancers through body awareness and precise movement control. This includes understanding how weight transfer, body alignment, and balance contribute to smoother partner communication.
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Emotional and Energetic Connection: Over the years, Brenda and Anderson have expanded their methodology to include emotional and energy-based practices, drawing from mindfulness, vulnerability, and even elements of tantra. This aspect of their teaching encourages dancers to connect beyond the physical, allowing for more expressive, sensitive, and intimate dances
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Grounding and Foundation: In their structured learning programs, such as their "Zouk Dance Camp," they emphasize the importance of grounding, which forms the foundation of their dance style. This helps dancers feel more stable, leading to a better connection with their partner. They believe that technique and emotional energy should build on a strong physical foundation
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Holistic Approach: Their style is holistic, meaning they don't just teach steps or technique. Instead, they incorporate layers of knowledge, including body mechanics, emotional awareness, and even philosophical elements, to create a full-bodied dance experience. They guide dancers to achieve a blend of intellectual understanding and emotional flow, which allows the dance to feel both technically sound and artistically free.
Their workshops and training programs are designed to take dancers on a journey, helping them retrace their dance development while exploring these deeper aspects of connection.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
March 2-4, 2025
Koh Phangan, Thailand
Location: Haad Yao Bayview Resort
DIVE INTO THE JOY OF ZOUK
