Brazilian Zouk
with
Javier & Carla
As instructors, Javier and Carla are loved for fusing humour and theatrical exercises with connection and technique, making Brazilian Zouk accessible and fun for students of all ages and abilities.
As passionate dancers / artists committed to learning and sharing the cultural experience of Brazilian Zouk, Javier and Carla are committed continuous learning, and have extensively trained in Brazil with Zouk masters.
Classes
Intro to Zouk 1
Start your Brazilian Zouk journey here!
This is an absolute beginners class.
Foundations and Vocabulary. In this level you'll learn the all important basics to start you off right, including but not limited to
weight transfers, projections, pivots, plie, basic steps, Viradinhas, Lateral, yoyo, simple turn, Gostozinho. Don't know what this means? You soon will:)
4 Wednesdays & or
4 Sundays
Wednesdays, Feb 1st - Feb 22nd
6:30 - 7:30pm
Sundays, Feb 5th - Feb 26th
3 - 4pm
$90
Zouk 1
Continue with the importance of Foundations and Vocabulary of the dance. After you have done the Introduction to Zouk, this class will be the way to learn more technique in depth while having fun.
4 Wednesdays
7:30 - 8:30pm
Wednesdays, Feb 5th - Feb 26th
$90
Zouk 2
Go ahead and book your dance trip to Brazil.
With the body movements and vocabulary learned up to this point you're no longer an outsider to Brazilian Zouk. You're doing it and doing it well.
Movements and vocabulary covered: Active/passive chest and hips, body waves, Raul, chicotes, as well as Bonus, Bonus Invertido, Soltinhos, and variations. In other words, lots of cool stuff!
4 Wednesdays
8:30 - 10pm
Wednesdays, Feb 5th - Feb 26th
$135
Zouk 3/4
Intro to Head Movement and Travelling.
Learn the proper form and safety for the all so impressive head movement of experienced Zouk dancers, as well the flowing Balao apagado travelling movements.
Pre-requisite: Must have clear understanding of basic vocabulary covered in Zouk 1 & 2.
*Teacher Approval to Join this Class.
Brazilian Zouk
Workshops
Wednesday Jan 25th
&
Sunday Jan 29th
Take all 3 Workshops for $90
*Pay at the Front Desk
Brazilian Zouk Workshops December Only
Wednesday, Jan 25th
- 6:30- 8pm: Latest Brazilian Trends
- 8- 9:30pm: Counter Balance Level u
Sunday, Jan 29th
- 2:30- 4pm: Intro to Pendulums
Cost for 1.5hr Workshops:
- $35 per workshop
- $90 for 3 workshops