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In this episode of ZoukNerds, host Alisson Sandi, along with co-hosts Gui Prada and Adayl Iost, delve into the significance of location on success in the Zouk dance world. Featuring special guests Leandro and Nayara, the podcast explores their journey in Brazilian Zouk, their teaching methodologies, and how staying in São Paulo influenced their careers. Leandro and Nayara share personal stories ab...

In this episode of ZoukNerds, hosts Alisson Sandi and Gui Prada engage in an in-depth conversation with Fernando and Olga, renowned for their 'Zouk Atoms' methodology, about their experiences and insights on becoming prominent figures in the international Zouk dance community. They discuss the need for dance instructors to create an engaging, human-focused learning environment that prioritizes soc...

In this episode of ZoukNerds, hosts Alisson Sandi and Gui Prada engage with guests Fernando and Olga to explore their unique Zouk teaching methodology known as 'Zouk Atoms.' The conversation delves into Fernando and Olga's journey from local teachers in Bremen, Germany, to international instructors. They discuss the importance of being authentic, connecting with students on a human level, and the...

In this engaging episode of ZoukNerds, hosts Alisson Sandi, Gui Prada, and Adayl Iost delve into the second part of a heartfelt conversation with Pedro and Cibele, a dance duo from São José dos Campos, SP - Brazil. The pair shares their inspirational journey from dreaming of dance in their youth to becoming renowned professionals on the international stage. They discuss the power of persistence, p...

This episode of ZoukNerds features hosts Alisson Sandi, Gui Prada, Adayl Iost, and special guests Pedro and Cibele. They discuss the journey from being students to becoming professional dancers and instructors in Brazilian Zouk and Lambada, exploring the steps and mindset necessary to succeed in the dance world. They emphasize the importance of hard work, believing in oneself, and being kind and a...

In this episode, your host Alisson Sandi together with Freddy & Andressa deep dive into a rich discussion about the balance between aesthetic and functional movement in dancing. They explore the importance of aesthetics in attracting newcomers to the dance and emphasize why maintaining functional movements ensures sustainable and safe dance practices. The session also touches on cultural influ...

In this enlightening episode, Alisson Sandi, Leo Neves, Val Clemente and Becky Crystal take a deep dive into the concept of elasticity in their dance style, Zouk. They discuss how to interpret elasticity in social dancing, and how to adapt to various partners and dance styles. Questions from live viewers add more depth to the discussion, exploring topics such as how to maintain elasticity while ex...

Dancing, Learning, and Connecting In this first ever episode, three Brazilian Zouk dance teachers, Alisson, Andressa, and Léo share their thoughts on how different learning practices and techniques from around the globe have impacted their personal dance journey. They discuss how dance styles like Tango, Bolero, and West Coast Swing have enhanced their Brazilian Zouk techniques. Andressa shares ho...