<div>Hi everyone,
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<div>We’re Pedro &amp; Ana — Brazilian Zouk World Champions, teachers, and passionate community builders. Over the last few years, we’ve poured our hearts into sharing Brazilian Zouk across North America, from classes and workshops to performances and community events. Watching beginners light up on the dance floor and seeing people connect through Zouk has been the greatest joy of our journey.
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<div>Now, we have the opportunity to take the next big step: applying for the O-1 visa — a temporary, 3-year artist visa for individuals recognized with extraordinary ability. If granted, it would give us the stability to keep the US as our anchor point, so we can continue teaching, performing, and growing this beautiful dance here for years to come.
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<div>But this process is both complex and costly. Between legal and application fees, we’re looking at $20,000–$25,000 in expenses, and we have only a short window to apply. That’s why we’re turning to the community that has lifted us up so many times before.
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<div>Your contribution will go directly toward the visa process so we can:
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<li>Secure 3 years of stability to focus on our art and community work
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<li>Continue teaching and performing across the US and beyond
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<li>Grow the Brazilian Zouk community and inspire new dancers
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<div>Every contribution — whether $20 or $200 — makes a real difference. Together, we can make this happen.
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<div>As a thank-you, if there are any funds left over after the visa process, we’ll use them to host a community event — a way to give back to all of you who made this dream possible.
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<div>If you’ve ever danced with us, learned from us, or simply believe in what we’re building, we’d be so grateful for your support. Please consider donating and sharing this campaign with friends who love dance, art, and community.
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<div>With love and gratitude,
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<div>Pedro &amp; Ana
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<div><strong>Some of Our Online Media:</strong>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV0Yx5la4I4&amp;list=RDeV0Yx5la4I4&amp;start_radio=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Brazilian Zouk World Championship</a>
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<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBgp5eGv8NK/?igsh=MXY1c2JvOGpnZ2xodQ==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brazilian TV News Spotlight</a>
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<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pedroandanadance/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Our Instagram</a>
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<div><strong>Where Your Support Goes</strong>
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<div>The O-1 visa process is complex, requiring significant legal expertise, documentation, and official filings. Here’s how the estimated $20,000–$25,000 breaks down:
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<li>Immigration Attorney Fees: $12,000–$15,000
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<li>USCIS Filing Fees: $2,000–$3,000
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<li>Supporting Documentation &amp; Translations: $1,000–$2,000
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<li>Travel &amp; Administrative Costs: $1,000–$2,000
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<li>Contingency: $3,000
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<div>✅ Total Estimated Cost: $20,000–$25,000
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<div>Every dollar raised will go directly toward these visa-related expenses. If there’s anything left over, we’ll use it to host a community celebration — our way of giving back to the people who make this dream possible.
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<div><strong>Frequently Asked Questions</strong>
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<div>What is the O-1 visa?
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<div>The O-1 is a temporary, non-immigrant work visa for individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, athletics, or business. It allows artists like us to live and work legally in the US for up to 3 years at a time.
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<div>Is this an immigration visa?
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<div>No — the O-1 is not a green card. It’s a temporary visa that gives us permission to teach, perform, and build community in the US.
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<div>Why does it cost so much?
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<div>Much of the cost comes from legal fees, official filings, and the detailed documentation required to demonstrate extraordinary ability. That’s why your support is so meaningful — it helps us clear this major barrier.
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<div>How will my contribution be used?
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<div>Directly toward the expenses listed above. If anything remains, we’ll put it back into the community through a celebration event.
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<div>What happens if you don’t raise the full amount?
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<div>We’ll use whatever funds we do receive to cover as much of the process as possible. Every contribution — no matter the size — helps us get closer.
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