INSTRUCTORS

Yi Jie

Director of Brazilian Zouk Singapore

Instructor & Performer

Yi Jie is an accomplished teacher, dancer and performer. He has won the Team Category with Brazilian Zouk Singapore at ZoukSEA Festival in 2018. Yi Jie is able to both lead and follow and believes that a good dancer should be able to do both. YiJie is also an avid organiser for the Zouk community, with multiple dance teams and performances under his belt.

Students love Yi Jie's meticulous teaching style, making him a popular choice for both private and group classes. Aside from dance, he loves to code and is a tech geek.

Karen

Instructor & Performer

Karen fell in love with Brazilian Zouk in 2013, whilst residing in New York City. She has trained in numerous acclaimed dance schools in the USA, and lived in Brazil to study the dance intensively.

Previously involved International Latin Ballroom, Cheerleading and Figure Skating for 15 years, she's also won the amateur division of the 1st Place Zouk Championships in the 2014/2020 (Los Angeles, Toronto, Singapore) and 3rd Place in Brazil & Malaysia.

Qun Yan

Instructor & Performer

Qun Yan has been with Brazilian Zouk Singapore since 2016 and won the Team category with Brazilian Zouk Singapore in 2018.

She believes that with hard work and sheer determination, there is no obstacle that can’t be overcomed. Her view on dancing: “Dance helps me get away from my stress in my daily life. It helps me recharge my mind and body and gives me a sense of calm and peace. Of course, a little retail therapy helps too.”