2025 Tour Schedule
Join us at dance events around the world
Follow Us
Join us at dance events around the world
Elevation Zouk Festival
Currently in Denver, USA - 2024
Back to the Zouker
Chicago, USA - 2024
Boston Zouk on the Docks
Boston, USA - 2024
Global Dance Journey
A Journey Through Time and Dance
From vibrant festivals to intimate workshops, we've shared our passion for Brazilian Zouk across continents. Each event is a unique celebration of dance, music, and cultural connection.
What We Do
Bringing the passion and energy of Brazilian dance to audiences worldwide through various artistic expressions
Dance Classes
- • Brazilian Zouk (All Levels)
- • Leads & Follows Styling Workshops
- • Performance Training
- • Private Lessons
Professional DJ
- • International Zouk Events
- • Curated Dance Playlists
- • Live Music Mixing
- • Dance Party Experience
Performances
- • Traditional Zouk Shows
- • Lambada Performances
- • Lyrical Choreographies
- • Wedding Performances
Nina Darbello
Brazilian, born in 1998, Nina started her dance journey with Classic ballet at age 5. She specializes in Zouk, Lambada, High Heels, and Lady Style, bringing a young and creative approach to her dance and teaching methodology.
She is recognized for her musicality, autonomy and expressiveness that make her dance unique. Teacher, actress, performer and one of the directors of Barracão da Dança, she brings in her curriculum numerous achievements in competitions and festivals, both national and international.
Matheus Franco
Brazilian, born in 1990, Matheus discovered his passion for dance at 13 but started at 20. His journey began with Classical and Contemporary Ballet, Hip-Hop and Jazz, before finding his true calling in Brazilian Zouk and social dances.
Currently working alongside Nina Darbello, they focus on Brazilian Zouk and Lambada, teaching at the biggest Zouk/Lambada congresses worldwide. As co-owner and director of Barracão da Dança, he helps manage a thriving community of over 320 students in Campinas-SP.