A Brief History
Originating in the 1980s in Porto Seguro, Brazil, Zouk music and dance evolved from Caribbean Zouk rhythms. Initially influenced by Lambada, Brazilian Zouk gained popularity in the dance community, eventually spreading globally.
Characterized by its smooth partner connection and sensual movements, Brazilian Zouk reflects the cultural exchange and diverse influences that shaped its development. Join our classes to explore the roots of this dance, from its humble beginnings in Brazilian clubs to its emergence as a worldwide phenomenon. Uncover the historical journey of Brazilian Zouk, and become a part of its living legacy.
Curriculum - Main Topics
200 -Viradinha with direction changes Lead comes in front of follow (passeio) -Modern chicote (timing Change) -Balanço -Yo-yo direction changes -Walking Sideways together after abertura side by side
201 -Cross step to caminhada -Simple turn with body contact -Cuddle with isolations -Bonus with patinha variations
203 -Gostosinho -Raul -Bonus -Square Soltinho -Undulations from Diagonal position
202 -Hammer lock and variations -Piao -Bonus with simple turn ending -Inverted bonus
100 -Basic Steps (On the spot, traveling, linear, rotating, frente trais) -Lateral -Viradinha -Body undulations
101 -Elastico -Linear Soltinho -Lunge & Simple Turn -Cuddle aka Inverse Lateral
102 -Figure 8 Hips -Caminhada -Basic Timing Changes -Parallel Soltinho -Viradinha Variations
103 -Right and left turns from Frente Trais -Simple Turn 180 & 90 Degrees -Circular Soltinho in Wifi -Yo-yo & Linear Simple turn aka traveling turn
300 -Toalha (without head movement) -Reverse leader lateral -Changing directions in piao -Puladinho
301 -S, cross, & open steps -S Walks -Pirouettes
302 -Lateral in shadow position -Elastico to basic in shadow position -Bonus with aviao from shadow position