Dance Style: Zouk

Are you ready for 🌮 Taco Tuesday? Are you ready to dance ? See you all at our new #tacotuesday home La Catrina 📍 4935 Cordell Ave Bethesda MD

⏰ 8pm-8:30pm All Level Bachata Class

8:30pm -12:30am Social

🎫 NO COVER! FREE! 🌮 $3 tacos

Open Social Dancing and sounds by Dj Danny , Crazy, Cisco & Chris Hypnotyc

See yall! Tag your friends and let’s have an amazing evening 🌮⚡️🤩😎 💃 🕺

Are you ready for 🌮 Taco Tuesday? Are you ready to dance ? See you all at our new #tacotuesday home La Catrina 📍 4935 Cordell Ave Bethesda MD

⏰ 8pm-8:30pm All Level Bachata Class

8:30pm -12:30am Social

🎫 NO COVER! FREE! 🌮 $3 tacos

Open Social Dancing and sounds by Dj Danny , Crazy, Cisco & Chris Hypnotyc

See yall! Tag your friends and let’s have an amazing evening 🌮⚡️🤩😎 💃 🕺

🌟🎉 UrbanKiz DC Presents: The Montreal Effect – A Weekend of Urban Kizomba 🎉🌟
Join us from July 12th to 14th for an electrifying weekend of dance, music, and passion! 🕺💃 Dive into the vibrant Montreal energy, brought directly to DC by our incredible lineup of artists and DJs. This is more than just a dance event—it’s a cultural phenomenon!
What to Expect:
🔥 Top DJs & Teachers from North America – Master classes, unforgettable dances, and top-notch music!
🌍 International Flair – A chance to learn from and dance with the best in the scene.
🎶 Fantastic Music & Socials – Perfect for beginners and inspirational for those looking to level up.
🌟 Community and Culture – Embrace the energy, learn new moves, and make lasting connections.
Artist Lineup:
🎧 DJ Sink – International DJ, Teacher & Organizer from Montreal. Known for electrifying sets and deep musical knowledge.
🎵 Jurcic (DJ JC Stripes) – International DJ & Instructor, bringing his unique style and rhythms.
👩‍🏫 Laura – Renowned teacher and organizer, working with DJ Sink since 2013. Known for her sensational skills and pristine organizing.
🎶 DJ Mo J – The top DJ from Halifax, dominating the East of Montreal with his beats.
🌟 Bass – Formerly from Montreal, now based in DC and spearheading the UrbanKiz movement in the capital.
💃 Annie – A key player in the Urbankiz DC team, versatile in New York Kiz, Candelas, and more.
🌈 Prajolita – DC’s sensation for follow expression and styling, one of the top local follow teachers in the DMV area.
Schedule:
🗓️ Friday (July 12th): 8 PM – Midnight | 1 Class Social
🗓️ Saturday (July 13th): 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM | 2 Classes 10:30 PM – 2 AM Social
🗓️ Sunday (July 14th): 6 PM – 10 PM | 1 Class Social

Ticket Pricing for Full Weekend Pass (includes all workshops and parties):
Early Bird (May 10 – June 10): $105
Regular (June 11 – June 30): $135
Last Minute (July 1 – Event Date): $175
Payment Options:
💳 Venmo or CashApp: $bassosuna
🇨🇦 For Canadian Attendees: PayPal $bassosuna or DM for Interac details.
Important Info:
✅ No Refunds – Transfers allowed for a $15 fee until July 10th.
🎟️ Secure Your Spot – Limited availability. Experience the Montreal effect in person!
Note:
Details regarding Day Passes and Party Passes will be released later. Stay tuned for more information.
🚀 Ready to level up your dance game? Join us for a weekend of passion, learning, and unforgettable memories at The Montreal Effect! 🚀

Join us for Latin social dancing @ the Lincoln Memorial!
📍 Lincoln Memorial (by reflecting pool)
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Wash DC
🗓️ July 14, 2024, Sunday
⏰ 6pm-10pm
👨‍🏫 Dance lesson from 6:15pm-7pm
💃 Social dance from 7pm-10pm
🎧 DJ Lidius
🎶 Salsa, Timba & Bachata Mix
💲 Suggested donation of $5
Venmo @lagozaderadmv
Your generous donations help cover permit costs for future
events.
Thanks so much in advance for supporting us🙏❤️
🚗 Parking: Street parking along the National Mall
🚻 Restrooms are available in the Memorial
🌳 Little or no shade

RSVP at www.lagozaderadmv.com

Come out and try Brazilian Zouk for the first time, or improve your Brazilian Zouk skills!

Level 1 (7:15-8:15pm) Fundamentals
Learn the fundamental steps, movements and lead/follow technique in zouk. No experience or partner necessary. Drop-ins are welcome any week, but we start a new cycle on the first Monday of every month and cover a full cycle of fundamentals each month.

Head Movement Conditioning (7:15-8:15pm)
This is not your typical dance class, but will level up your understanding of personal body mechanics, mobility limitations, and conditioning practices to improve head movement. Drawing on techniques from yoga and physical therapy, Raven will walk you through the muscle engagement required to accomplish comfortable, supported, and safe head movement as well as the core body mechanics to execute this unique and beautiful expression of Brazilian zouk. Be ready to get on the ground (on yoga mats), sweat, and build body awareness. Comfortable, stretchy clothes required – we will be upside down, rolling around, etc.
Disclaimer: Modifications will be provided for all conditioning drills so they are accessible to all bodies regardless of flexibility, injury, etc. Everyone is welcome!!

Note: this is a solo class – no partnerwork involved.

Level 2 (8:30-9:30pm) Technique & Variations
Aimed at people who have learned the basics and want to take their dancing to the next level, we will focus on lead/follow technique as well as more complex movements and patterns.
Note: beginning June 17, the solo technique class will be Head Movement Conditioning.

Practica (9:30-11 am)
Practice what you’ve learned in a safe environment – lights on, and you’re free to ask questions of each other and instructors. The practica is included with attendance at either drop-in class, or you can come just for the practica.

The teachers for the Level 1 and Level 2 Monday classes rotate each week from our District Zouk team. For the upcoming weeks we have:

LOCATION

DanceSport DuPont Circle
2201 P St. NW (GPS 1520 22nd St. NW)
The Church of the Pilgrims Fellowship Hall
(Entrance from the south side via stairs going down)

Are you ready for 🌮 Taco Tuesday? Are you ready to dance ? See you all at our new #tacotuesday home La Catrina 📍 4935 Cordell Ave Bethesda MD

⏰ 8pm-8:30pm All Level Bachata Class

8:30pm -12:30am Social

🎫 NO COVER! FREE! 🌮 $3 tacos

Open Social Dancing and sounds by Dj Danny , Crazy, Cisco & Chris Hypnotyc

See yall! Tag your friends and let’s have an amazing evening 🌮⚡️🤩😎 💃 🕺

Come out and try Brazilian Zouk for the first time, or improve your Brazilian Zouk skills!

Level 1 (7:15-8:15pm) Fundamentals
Learn the fundamental steps, movements and lead/follow technique in zouk. No experience or partner necessary. Drop-ins are welcome any week, but we start a new cycle on the first Monday of every month and cover a full cycle of fundamentals each month.

Head Movement Conditioning (7:15-8:15pm)
This is not your typical dance class, but will level up your understanding of personal body mechanics, mobility limitations, and conditioning practices to improve head movement. Drawing on techniques from yoga and physical therapy, Raven will walk you through the muscle engagement required to accomplish comfortable, supported, and safe head movement as well as the core body mechanics to execute this unique and beautiful expression of Brazilian zouk. Be ready to get on the ground (on yoga mats), sweat, and build body awareness. Comfortable, stretchy clothes required – we will be upside down, rolling around, etc.
Disclaimer: Modifications will be provided for all conditioning drills so they are accessible to all bodies regardless of flexibility, injury, etc. Everyone is welcome!!

Note: this is a solo class – no partnerwork involved.

Level 2 (8:30-9:30pm) Technique & Variations
Aimed at people who have learned the basics and want to take their dancing to the next level, we will focus on lead/follow technique as well as more complex movements and patterns.
Note: beginning June 17, the solo technique class will be Head Movement Conditioning.

Practica (9:30-11 am)
Practice what you’ve learned in a safe environment – lights on, and you’re free to ask questions of each other and instructors. The practica is included with attendance at either drop-in class, or you can come just for the practica.

The teachers for the Level 1 and Level 2 Monday classes rotate each week from our District Zouk team. For the upcoming weeks we have:

LOCATION

DanceSport DuPont Circle
2201 P St. NW (GPS 1520 22nd St. NW)
The Church of the Pilgrims Fellowship Hall
(Entrance from the south side via stairs going down)

Are you ready for 🌮 Taco Tuesday? Are you ready to dance ? See you all at our new #tacotuesday home La Catrina 📍 4935 Cordell Ave Bethesda MD

⏰ 8pm-8:30pm All Level Bachata Class

8:30pm -12:30am Social

🎫 NO COVER! FREE! 🌮 $3 tacos

Open Social Dancing and sounds by Dj Danny , Crazy, Cisco & Chris Hypnotyc

See yall! Tag your friends and let’s have an amazing evening 🌮⚡️🤩😎 💃 🕺

Join us on Friday, July 26 for a District Zouk social at Edgewood Arts Center!

As usual, we’ll have an open level class followed by social dancing. This time will be our ‘Zouk Fix’: a follow-along warm-up style class to get everyone moving.

Come get your dance on, and bring friends!

SCHEDULE

9:30pm – 10:00pm Zouk Fix w/ Gui Prada (Open Level)

10:00pm-1:30am Social Dancing w/ DJ Warholl & DJ Chuky

All are welcome to join us for this social!

LOCATION
Edgewood Arts Center
3815 8th St NE
Washington, DC 20017

TICKETS

$15 until 7/19
$18 unitl 7/25
$ 20 on 7/26

ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTOR

Inspired by the movie “Shall We Dance?”, Gui Prada started dancing in 2004. But it was only in 2006 that he began to dive deep into partner dance as a work-study trainee at the Jaime Aroxa Dance School in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most prestigious dance schools in Brazil. During his 6 years as a member of the school’s team, he learned all Brazilian partner dances (Forró, Samba de Gafieira, Soltinho, Bolero and Zouk) and Argentine Tango. As he matured more as a dancer, he found he preferred to focus less on the steps and more on turning partner dancing into a relaxing experience for the mind and body.

In 2009, on his first visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was introduced to the authentic tango hug – the close embrace – and all of its complexity and power to create the ultimate feeling of “Conforto, Cuidado e Entrega” – comfort, care, and surrender. After that, he continued learning from other remarkable instructors in Brazil, and eventually researched the close embrace and its application to all partner dances, to convey a sense of well-being, relaxation, and ease of movement between dance partners.

His investigation continued over the years, and through sources both inside and outside of the dance world. These studies guided him to form a multidisciplinary understanding of dancing and connecting in close embrace as a healing and therapeutic experience, and a way to connect with Brazilian culture. Due to its versatility, Brazilian Zouk became the perfect dance to apply this concept and explore the possibilities.

In 2017, Gui moved to Washington DC, and started teaching with District Zouk. It was then that his career as an International Dance Instructor. Since then, much more has changed as the experience of teaching regular classes and traveling around the world has brought new knowledge and new investigations.

Over the years, Gui developed special workshops called “The Universe Behind the Hug”, Parts I and II, Finding Zouk, Embrace Zouk Weekender, Embrace Zouk Online, Partner Dancing thorugh the Eyes of Non-Violent Communication, and the Leaders Intensive Training, which together toured 20+ cities around the US and the world. Today, Gui is based in Washington DC, US, developing the local community with regular, weekly, and progressive classes. He became a reference in the execution of clean, comfortable fundamentals and its understanding of close connection, both from a physical and mental perspective. Gui is also one of the regular instructors of Alex de Carvalho’s MAC program, where he teaches new instructors how to learn, talk about, and teach connection.