05/19/2026
✨Artist Spotlight✨
Kuna Malik Hamad discovered Brazilian Zouk in 2013 in an unexpected way—through the lens of his camera. What began as documenting the dance quickly turned into a deep passion, leading him to travel the world filming major Zouk congresses while also studying with some of the most respected instructors in the scene at the time, including Kim Rottier, Bruno Galhardo, Ry’El & Jessica the Unicorn, and Brenda & Anderson. His films helped popularize the now-common format of moving around the dancers to immerse viewers in the circularity and feeling of the dance. Since then, Kuna has logged over *8,000 hours of social dancing* and visited nearly *100 dance communities worldwide*, developing a strong reputation for his connection, musicality, and thoughtful approach to leading. As a teacher, he is known for *breaking complex ideas down into clear, practical concepts* that help dancers improve their technique and confidence on the social floor. While he teaches internationally, he especially loves teaching and growing his local community at *District Zouk in Washington, DC,* and remains deeply passionate about social dancing, connection, and helping dancers become more adaptable, expressive, and present with their partners.