Private Zouk Lessons
Private lessons are a great way to get one-on-one time with an instructor to accelerate your learning. Click the “Request a Private” to email the instructor you’d like to schedule time with to reach out with some background on what you’d like to work on, and some of your availability. Not sure who you’d like to work with? Contact us and we can suggest who we might think would be the best fit!
To keep privates the most affordable, we often teach out of our homes (to avoid having to pay a studio rental fee). But we are happy to travel to you or meet at the dance studio for an additional fee.
Request a Private:
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Nate Enos
Dance Background: Zouk
Zouk was Nate’s first partner dance when he started training in Boston in 2016. An engineer by education, Nate enjoys breaking down the biomechanics of zouk to focus on the fundamentals of being a clear and comfortable dancer - especially for students with no previous dance background. Nate appreciates learning from a variety of instructors to learn the “best” of each of their techniques to mix in his own dancing to become a more well-rounded dancer (think the Ramalhos’ magical hips, Gui’s comfortable hug, Jerry Lai’s elastic responsiveness), and breaking down these techniques to teach to others.
BRIC Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3 Certified
Private Lessons: $70/hr
Location: Eden Prairie
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Dani Enos
Dance Background: Zouk, Salsa, Bachata
Dani has been dancing zouk, salsa, and bachata for more than 10 years. Dani taught with Nate for ZOTD in Boston, and has continued to teach with Nate since they moved to Minnesota.
As a professional contortionist and flexibility coach (how’s that for a cool fun fact?! Check out her website, Dani Winks Flexibility) Dani’s approach to teaching is focused on understanding our anatomy and breaking down the biomechanics of what each component of our body is supposed to be doing during a movement.
BRIC Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3 Certified
Private Lessons: $70/hr
Location: Eden Prairie
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Mike Lerum
Dance Background: Zouk, Salsa, Bachata, Ballroom
A longtime salsa dancer (and instructor), Mike has been training zouk for 7+ years. It’s no surprise Mike worked in sales consulting, because his enthusiasm helps him connect with his students quickly and make them feel comfortable in any dance environment. Mike prides himself on helping his students set (and achieve!) their dance goals. Most of all, he believes in inspiring students through positive reinforcement and living what he teaches.
Mike is also unofficially responsible for all the dad jokes. #sorrynotsorry
BRIC Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3 Certified
Private Lessons: $70/hr
Location: Minneapolis
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Lydia Engle
Dance Background: Zouk, Ballet, Heels
Lydia discovered Brazilian zouk in 2020 but quickly excelled given her extensive dance training background. In addition to zouk, she’s spent over 9 years training ballet, tap and jazz. Lydia loves sharing her passion for zouk with others, especially drills from her more classical training to help zouk dancers feel more balanced and controlled.
Private Lessons: $70/hr
Location: Minneapolis