Rooted Steps: Walter & Larissa Weekender

Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with incredible DJs, dynamic workshops, and vibrant social dance experiences! Rooted Steps is an immersive dance experience, focusing on African, Brazilian and Latin dance styles. You will gain experience from top instructors in a fun and welcoming environment.

Whether you’re here to learn, dance, or simply soak in the energy, this event offers something for everyone. Get ready to move, connect, and celebrate the rich cultural roots of dance!

Brazilian Zouk Dance Experience w/ Walter & Larissa - Current Schedule

Friday:

7:00pm: Brazilian Zouk Workshop

8:30pm - 12:30am: Social Dancing

Saturday:

2:00pm: Brazilian Zouk Workshop 2

4:00pm: 2:00pm: Brazilian Zouk Workshop 3

8:00pm - 12:00am: Social Dancing

Sunday:

2:00pm: Workshop 3

4:00pm: Surprise Event ( More Details to Come!)

7pm - 11:00pm: Social Dancing

About Walter Fernandes

Dance Educated by the Jaime Aroxa Dance School. He started his dance studies at 15 years old in the social project directed by Escola de Dança Jaime Aroxa called “Well from the head to the feet” in Rio de Janeiro. In 2012 he joined as a dancer at Cia Dom, a Samba de Gafieira dance group directed by Patrick Carvalho, winning in 2015 the Gafieira Brasil - group category. He dedicated himself simultaneously to Samba de Gafieira and to the Brazilian Zouk, which made him a stunning professional with excellence in both areas. He taught classes in both dance styles on an 8-month tour around Russia, Israel, Siberia, Finland and Belarus. The first of many tours that came in sequence, accounting for more than 16 countries where he has shared his dance. He is responsible for the introduction of the Brazilian Zouk in the community of Israel, which today is known as “Zouko”. Currently he travels the world teaching classes, performing shows and participating in competitions.

About Larissa Secco
She earned a bachelor degree in Physical Education from Federal University of Santa Catarina, she dedicated 16 years in technical training in Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary Classical Dances. She started her studies in Ballroom Dancing in 2014 and since then she has been dedicating herself as a Brazilian Zouk Dance teacher and dancer. In Florianópolis / SC, she taught Brazilian ballroom dance classes to the university student population as an extension project at UFSC. Developed and coordinated research in dance pedagogy, students psychological factors, and using results to optimize students learning and experience the Brazilian Zouk Dance. She currently travels nationally and internationally, giving workshops and performing in partnership with Walter Fernandes.

Community Assistance
For weekenders, we offer volunteer opportunities in exchange for discounted or free entry, to help ensure everyone can participate.
➡️ Sign up here: Volunteer Form

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