Foundations of Brazilian Zouk
Wednesdays at 8:00pm EST
Cost: $75 for the 6-week series (recommended) or $15 per class
Prerequisites: None
This six-week progressive class will introduce students to the world of Brazilian Zouk partner dancing; focusing on foundational concepts, movement patterns, and techniques for both leads and follows. Classes will incorporate warm-ups, footwork, movement exercises, and partner work to give students tools they can use on the dance floor or when practicing at home. Each week will build upon material from the previous week(s), so students are highly encouraged to start with week 1.
Students can expect to learn base concepts such as connection, timing, and body mechanics, as well as basic patterns such as passo básico, viradinha, lateral, soltinho, abertura, piâo, bonus, and more.
Brazilian Zouk Special Topics
Wednesdays at 9:00pm EST
Cost: $75 for a 6-class card or $15 per class
Prerequisites: Completion of the Foundations course or equivalent knowledge and instructor approval
This drop-in friendly class will focus on going deeper into concepts, techniques, methodology, and patterns of Brazilian Zouk. Each week we will focus on a different idea or concept (which may also build upon content from previous weeks). Topics may include connection, elasticity, pattern variations, head movement, fluidity, grounding and levels, body movement, styling, and more.