Description
From Complex to Effortless
"Explore texture, bring movements alive through flow & dynamics"
A Brazilian Zouk weekender with William & Xanne (Utrecht 3 & 4 October 2026)
We are beyond excited for this weekend! Expect lots of details to explore different textures in your dance and to improve the quality and comfort of your movements. This weekend combines technique with sensation, learning how to make your zouk feel playful, comfortable and alive: from the smallest, most intimate detail to larger, more free expression.
🌀 Program
DAY 1 — Technique, Flow & Texture
Discover how you can carry flow through space, and what this means for your technique. How do you transition between movements and modes, and how do texture and musicality transform your dance?
DAY 2 — Playful Complexity
Learn how you can bring more complex techniques to the social dance floor and make them playful, effortless and yummy. We'll explore how different layers and dynamics shape the sensation for both leader and follower.
🗓 Schedule
Saturday 3 October
11:00 – 11:15 Registration
11:15 – 15:00 Workshops with William & Xanne
15:00 – 18:30 Afternoon social with DJ Winx & DJ Denise
* Included in the Full Pass
** Social-only tickets also available
19:00 Optional group dinner at Oproer Café (own cost, next to the studio)
Sunday 4 October
13:00 – 13:15 Doors open
13:15 – 17:00 Workshops with William & Xanne
17:00 – 17:30 Closing the weekend together
17:30 – 18:00 Hangout & practice time
In the evening we may head to Amsterdam to join the BZA Social (20:00 – 23:00h) for those who want to continue dancing together.
📍 Location & Travel
The event takes place in Utrecht.
Free parking available in front of the studio
Bus stop nearby with direct connections to Utrecht Central Station
Easy to reach by both car and public transport.
❗️ Level requirements
Everyone with a foundation in Brazilian Zouk is welcome. For Utrecht Zouk students: after completing the Essentials course you are ready to join! All levels of Brazilian Zouk dancers will highly benefit from this weekender.
‼️Spots for the weekender are limited to 25 leaders & 25 followers, for the social we have extra 30 extra tickets available (15 for leaders & 15 for followers).
💰For tickets check: https://hipsy.nl/shop/217746-brazilian-zouk-weekender-from-complex-to-effortless
We can't wait to welcome you! Let's dive deeper into technique and presence, and enhance the flow and yumminess of our dance ❤️
✨About the teachers ✨
“William Wegert started his movement journey at the age of 7 when he was enrolled in a martial arts program. Three years later he received his first degree Black Belt, and at the age of 18, received his 4th degree Black Belt.
Professionally trained to teach starting at the age of 8, teaching as a part time job at 14, and as a full time career at 16, William has taught thousands of hours of group and private lessons, to both children and adults.
When he started in Bachata, he found himself learning to slow down and even breathe with his dance partners. Naturally finding his way into Zouk where it took over his entire world. Daily training for years and constantly seeking out the knowledge of others has led him to becoming an international Zouk instructor within 4 years of his journey. Now having taught in multiple countries and at many esteemed dance festivals in Brazil, William travels the world sharing his love and passion for dance. His two most important values within dance and teaching are growth and connection.”
“Xanne Mensinga is a Brazilian Zouk teacher from the Netherlands with a background in theatre, performance art, and various dance styles, including Contemporary and Argentine Tango. Since 2018, she has dedicated herself to Brazilian Zouk.
Last year, she traveled all over the world to teach dance. Her teaching combines technique with embodiment, guiding dancers to connect to movement from the inside out. She emphasizes softness, awareness, and playfulness, supporting dancers in developing both structure and personal expression.
Alongside her work in zouk, Xanne is a social scientist. She focuses on how the arts, such as dance and theatre, can support mental health and wellbeing. She integrates somatic and conscious movement practices into her teaching.”