https://www.rachelleighdance.com/about daily 0.75 2025-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/0ae80742-000e-4c35-9c9d-058903870573/2-_O8A5647.jpg About Rachel Leigh Farley is a progressive educator, school leader, and dancer. As Director of the Denver Zouk School and organizer of the Denver Zouk Marathon, Rachel has invested in her community by providing access and opportunity to experience her favorite art form, Brazilian Zouk. Rachel's path was paved by her mother and grandmother, both professional dancers. They instilled a curious mindset seeking to engage the world through music, dance, and travel. Getting a jump start on the legacy, Rachel started teaching when she was 11 years old and has facilitated hundreds of workshops for over 5,000 students. Rachel specializes in social dances including Lindy Hop, Brazilian Zouk, Salsa, West Coast Swing, and Lambada. She guides young people and adults through workshops that leave students feeling more self-aware, creative, and collaborative. Rachel believes trauma-informed movement tools are powerful in the transformation of individuals and communities. Rachel is a well-known educator shifting paradigms around brain/body awareness. She received her bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of Colorado, and her master's in Educational Policy and Leadership. Her unique approach to dance and education addresses human connection, grind culture, and personal wellness. Her workshops have impacted classrooms, companies, and dance studios across North America. https://www.rachelleighdance.com/home daily 1.0 2023-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/1634512437466-FJXBGDD6A4W4MLV6AUXU/29665501_1911275818943005_1693946719456065426_o.jpg Home - Private Lessons Working one-on-one with Rachel is a fast and efficient way to experience transformation. Together, you will create a personalized plan to support you in reaching your goals as a dancer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/1634512460705-3CSXFP25AEL8W0XCS1LA/29665063_1911275568943030_8098377058619760130_o.jpg Home - Workshops Communities who dance together stay together! Rachel uses dance and music as bridges to bring people together across differences. You will leave her class feeling more connected, inspired, and confident. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/ac477481-261b-4743-8d80-20dc54a66fd8/DSC03886.jpg Home - Retreats Allow nature and travel to awaken your curiosity. You will immerse yourself in dance while connecting to fellow travelers. Each retreat is a deep dive into your creativity, embodiment, and restoration. https://www.rachelleighdance.com/gallery daily 0.75 2022-06-02 https://www.rachelleighdance.com/home-1 daily 0.75 2022-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/1634443762433-C8BVCM4J5GII72HZC1CV/29665501_1911275818943005_1693946719456065426_o.jpg Home - Private Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/1634443675319-1U7EA7EGCSZK5IXF4K70/29665063_1911275568943030_8098377058619760130_o.jpg Home - Workshops https://www.rachelleighdance.com/book-a-class daily 0.75 2022-05-15 https://www.rachelleighdance.com/workshops daily 0.75 2023-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/447c2ba7-96a6-478b-8efe-133ef4f48994/18891787_1439302472801855_1775712509339734433_o+%281%29.jpeg Workshops - Swing 101 East Coast, West Coast & more! This workshop weaves together lecture and dance to honor the genre that swept the world during the Jazz Era. You will know the key players and their roles in turning Jazz and Big Band music into the dances we know as SWING. When we say "Swing" we are referring to an umbrella of dances born in Black communities in Harlem during the 1920's-1940's. You will learn the differences in these styles, their fundamental movements, rhythms, and techniques. The workshop uses dance as a platform to tell the story of the politics, economics, and racial inequities of the United States. You will develop solo movement, line dances, and partner work. Book now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/670848e9-f118-4420-9fcf-8b35c705ed58/335294103_1426426818104083_6864899181207233950_n.jpeg Workshops - Brazilian Zouk 101 The Forbidden Dance This workshop explores the music and dance of Brazilian Zouk. Brazilian Zouk came from Lambada, born in Porto Seguro, Brazil. In the 1980's it became known as the "forbidden dance". Generally, Brazilian Zouk is high-energy and playful. Understanding this complex partner dance requires you to explore concepts of sensuality, connection, co-regulation, and non-verbal communication. You will learn footwork, basic rhythms, and fundamental movements including body isolations. The primary focus is connection between partners and the "lead/follow" dynamic. Brazilian Zouk is growing in popularity around the world as more and more people JOIN THE REVOLUTION. Book now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/99a834ed-ee70-4534-a3b5-80361d027da8/49346145_1126004534245272_8832572889577291776_n.jpeg Workshops - Connection 101 Social Dance Magic Tricks This workshop is designed to enhance your ability to communicate through physical touch. The goal is to enjoy a social dance with any partner regardless of their skill level. This requires you to know your body on a deep level and to express your desires (verbally and non-verbally). You will explore frame matching, pressure, tone, musicality, quality of touch, energetic hygiene, and more. You will also become a "Switch" dancer where you tune into the subtle nuances of the lead/follow dynamic, listening and speaking with awareness. If you want to be a fierce social dancer, this will take your connection to the next level. Book now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/023cc62e-08de-474b-b6db-eafbaba7553f/DSC_8762.jpg Workshops - Storytelling Crew Get unblocked This workshop is for artists, leaders, and teachers who feel "stuck" or "blocked". The format follows a formula that is guaranteed to get the body in flow and ideas moving. The crew comes together to connect through dance and creative writing. You will be guided by professional artists who understand the importance of creative flow and completing the cycle of expression. You will witness each other through the creative process and leave with new works of art and community connections. Book now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/01465f9a-5dc2-4dd8-b718-48fec54e167c/42642859_1109054919258520_5525722322499010560_n+%281%29.jpeg Workshops - The Wedding Dance For your big day If you want dance to be part of your ceremony this 1:1 workshop is for you! Pick your favorite song and choose from a menu of the most popular partner dances. Together, we will create a first dance that you feel comfortable and confident performing. From basic steps to a full choreography, you can design how elaborate you want it to be. We tailor each dance to be memorable and personal. The sooner you book your wedding dance, the more confidence you will feel on the big day! Book now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/748b1594-95e5-45f2-9207-f74d9c0a66f2/39930111_2174238119568128_212324770589442048_n.jpeg Workshops - Teacher Training For Embodied Leaders This workshop is for educators and coaches to deepen their capacity to create safe containers for students’ transformations. Topics include impactful opening/closings, neuroplasticity and nervous system regulation, and backward spiral curriculum design. Regardless of the subject you are passionate about sharing, this workshop will equip you with the tools necessary to be a transformative teacher, supporting your students to reach their highest potential. Book now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/766007cf-8d92-4019-8edb-88420af47795/269703026_109655494913856_6492063892682855504_n.jpg Workshops - Moving Stress Body-Based Wisdom Often people say they can't have fun dancing because they are too "stuck in their heads". This workshop directly addresses the root cause of stress and provides practical brain-based tools to transform it. You will break out of your head and into your body where joy, freedom, and sensuality are accessible. In this workshop, you will train your brain and body to be resilient, adaptable, and creative. Based on the latest neuroscience research, dance is a great way to rewire the central nervous system. This workshop combines lecture and movement practices leaving you with a full tool-belt to dance with confidence. Book now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/5e33b7b5-ff3a-492c-ae9c-2394738e4621/85176563_2742059619163343_5428674804846690304_n.jpg Workshops - Dance at Work For the Innovators Cutting-edge companies and their people use innovative tools for business productivity. Dance has proven to enhance creativity, promote a growth mindset, and connect people across cultures. The “Dance at Work” curriculum addresses stress, wellness, and burnout. Groups will learn the value of “dance breaks” and will observe improvements in their ability to problem solve and communicate with compassion. If you want your employees to gain brain/body tools currently emerging from the latest neuroscience research then this professional development workshop is for you. Book now https://www.rachelleighdance.com/privates daily 0.75 2023-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/cf925daf-fb36-4a78-b37a-55a3331643c6/240926524_10224616841675718_4557304528569402261_n.jpg Privates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.rachelleighdance.com/retreats daily 0.75 2025-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/fa3e6b35-c8c9-4ce0-ab98-fa5e226a66ec/Zouk+Ry%27el+Hot+Springs+Retreat+2025+%281%29.png Retreats - Zouk Hot Springs 2025 Denver Zouk School (and Friends) are meeting up at Joyful Journey hotsprings for a weekend extravaganza! Your guides Ry’el, Devon, and Rachel will offer grounding, movement, and Brazilian Zouk Lambada classes. In between workshops, spend time dipping into the healing hotsprings with the homies and eating delcious meals! You are ready to CHILL, BOND with friends, and keep LEARNING DANCE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/3f842e34-5c40-491f-8014-6c8008c5e4cb/Lambada+Hot+Springs+Retreat+2025+%281%29.png Retreats - Lamba Tres 2025 You’re invited to join this all-inclusive Hot Springs getaway where we learn all about Lamba Tres with North America's King of dancing with multiple partners- Vinny and lamba Queen-Jessica Unicorn Lamdon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/4f547fdc-87a4-4d52-a06f-4d86fe74d4a6/Dirty+Dance+Camp+++%28Facebook+Cover%29.png Retreats - Dirty Dance Camp 2023 Join us at an adult sleep-away camp in the Catskills mountains in New York, where the original film "Dirty Dancing" took place. Evoke the senses to be in closeness after a period of social distancing and touch deprivation. We will use intimate partner dancing and expressive arts to guide you in deepening your relationship to your own body and pleasure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/e4ba1358-4f15-47e3-bcd4-c41ad510f324/5.png Retreats - Zouk n’ Plants March 19th-20th, 2022, eight experienced couples coming together in Beautiful Boulder, CO for a weekend of geeking-out, leveling up, and integration. The content of this training is for high-level dancers who have a strong understanding and embodiment of Brazilian Zouk. This is wizard level...exploring speed in spirals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/7226c14c-f33c-410a-a4a5-41c88b3d9f08/Baja+Dance+Retreat+Landing+Page+%281%29.png Retreats - Baja Dance Camp Retreat 2022 Join us on an adventure in Todos Santos, Mexico on the beautiful Baja coast where we use dance and expressive arts to guide you inward. The result is an outward expression of creativity and pleasure. Manifest breakthroughs as you tap into your own sovereignty and intuitive body awareness. https://www.rachelleighdance.com/denverzouk daily 0.75 2024-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616b580adff3d50f7e230635/1c3a045f-9991-4f79-9b7a-bf32802500d5/DZ+School+PROMO+-+Facebook+Event+Cover%29+%2818%29.jpg Denver Zouk - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.