Brazilian dancer, choreographer, educator, and cultural producer bridging cultures through dance – from Brazil to Los Angeles.
Aneska França unites the precision of science with the soul of art. With over two decades of experience in both performance and education, she is a recognized authority in Brazilian Zouk and a passionate advocate for Brazilian folkloric dances on international stages.
Her journey began in Recife, Brazil, where she trained at the renowned Centro de Dança Jaime Arôxa and earned her professional certification at age 17. She holds a degree in Biological Sciences with specialization in Human Morphology from UFPE, plus postgraduate studies in Dance and Body Awareness – a unique background that informs her anatomically-precise yet expressive teaching approach.
A classically trained ballerina in the Vaganova method, Aneska has served as Cultural Delegate for Pernambuco State and competed internationally in Brazilian Zouk. Now based in Los Angeles, she founded the Aneska Dance Company and teaches through the LA Unified School District's Conga Kids program.
Her mission: inspiring dancers to explore their identities through movement, building cultural bridges and transforming lives through the universal language of dance.
"I've been taking Aneska's zouk styling and partner classes and performance workshops in Los Angeles for 2 years -- she's an empathetic, patient instructor. Aneska's teaching style transforms the complexities of zouk, making this flowing, beautiful dance a joy to learn!"
"Super star of dance, lots of knowledge and beautiful technique. It amazes me how quickly she gets results even from her very beginner students. Her choreography always intriguing giving her dancers a professional look that only pros from a high caliber knows how to achieve."
"Aneska is amazing. At everyone of my privates she was on time. Respected my time. I had a 100 percent of Aneska attention as she cleaned up my zouk & bachata sensual . Improved my dancing and connection. Took my dancing to higher level"
Annual Dance Showcase
A celebration of community, creativity, and appreciation — an artistic journey bringing together dancers and choreographers from across Los Angeles. This evening honors the growth, friendship, and inspiration that dance has brought into our lives over the past four years.
Aneska Dance Company · Aneska França & Clinton Lacerda · 3rd Street Dance · Gafieira Los Angeles · Harmony Dance Studio LA · Jazz Spectrum Dance Company · Lambada Influence · Los Angeles Acro Dance · Mares Dance Company · OU Samba Studio · Raízes do Samba Company · Samba Los Angeles · Sueno by Salt · Zouk Babes · 11th Hour Dance Project · and many more
Weekly rehearsals and performances at prestigious local and national venues
We're looking for passionate dancers of all levels with presence and dedication to join our team!
Dance video (solo or partner) - up to 1:30 min
Choose your best style, recent footage, full body view
Submit via Email or WhatsApp:
Email: aneskafranca@hotmail.com | WhatsApp: +55 81 99511-0017
2739 S Robertson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
