
TEACHER TRAINING
VAL &VANESSA
Elevate your Zouk with Valnessa's Teacher Training and their ZNY method. In 12 hours, refine your technique and teaching skills with expert guidance. Perfect for advanced dancers and aspiring instructors! Join us from 10:00 - 14:00 at Haad Yao Bayview Resort.
March 15-17 2025
ABOUT THE TEACHER TRAINING
Elevate your teaching and dancing with the Valnessa Teacher Training, featuring their acclaimed Zouk Needs You (ZNY) methodology. Whether you're an advanced dancer, an aspiring teacher, or simply looking to refine your skills, this training is designed to give you new insights and transform your approach to Zouk.
TRAINING OVERVIEW
TRAINING DETAILS
Join us for 12 hours of in-depth classes with Val and Vanessa, who will guide you through their proven ZNY methodology. This teacher training will cover essential techniques, teaching strategies, and practical exercises to help you integrate new knowledge into your teaching and dancing.
Daily Structure: The training will be spread over three days, with 4 hours of classes each day. Val and Vanessa will provide progressive instruction, blending theory with practical exercises to ensure you can effectively apply what you've learned.
Val and Vanessa are celebrated for their musicality, smooth style, and clear, fun instruction. Their workshops emphasize proper basics and make learning Zouk joyful and effective. This training is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your knowledge and enhance your teaching skills with some of the friendliest and most respected artists in the Zouk world.

VAL & VANESSA TECHNIQUE
Val and Vanessa's Zouk technique focuses on making complex movements feel natural and intuitive, with a strong emphasis on organic flow and body mechanics. Their teaching methodology breaks down intricate Brazilian Zouk moves into manageable steps, ensuring that dancers not only understand the technique intellectually but also embody it through practice.
Key elements of their approach include:
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Connection and Flow: They prioritize the connection between partners, encouraging dancers to feel the lead and follow, rather than relying solely on memorized patterns.
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Body Isolation and Control: Their teaching often involves exercises that enhance body control and fluidity, ensuring that dancers can execute moves with precision while maintaining a relaxed and graceful style.
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Practical Application: Val and Vanessa incorporate practical exercises into their classes to help dancers internalize what they learn, allowing movements to become second nature.
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Balanced Training: They cater to both leaders and followers, ensuring that each role is given equal attention and technical focus to foster mutual understanding during partner dancing
Their technique is ideal for dancers seeking a deeper connection with their partners and looking to elevate their Zouk skills through both structured and intuitive learning.
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March 15-17, 2025, Koh Phangan
Location: Haad Yao Bayview Resort
Workshop starts at 10:00 AM, please arrive 15 minutes before the start.
VAL & VANESSA TEACHER TRAINING
