Renata Peçanha

Renata Peçanha is world renowned Latin Dance professional. Her Latin Dance academy was founded in 2000, of which she is the principle dancer, choreographer and director. It has become one of the most reputable and well known dança de salão academies in Rio de Janeiro and world-wide.

Dubbed the “Queen of Brazilian Zouk”, Renata is the most well known female Brazilian Zouk dancer in Brazil and needless to say, her academy specialises in Brazilian Zouk. Renata worked with Jaime Arôxa’s Company for 6 years, Brazil’s premier dance academy. She is a highly sought after instructor at Zouk congresses throughout Brazil and Europe, such as the International Congress of Brazilian Zouk in Porto Seguro and Zouk Lovers in Holland. As well as organising Zouk Lambada events such as Zouk’n Rio, and the International Congress of Brazilian Zouk in Rio de Janeiro, Renata has choreographed and danced for many reputable television shows and soap operas in Brazil.