Brazilian Zouk Class

Zouk Sim! was created to share the love of Brazilian Zouk to South Florida.We are dedicated to sustaining a positive environment of mutual support and respect in which we encourage our dancers to have fun, meet new people, and build genuine connections.Led by Niki Jielle, Zouk Sim! aims to be an integral part of the dance community. Niki Jielle is a zouk consumer, grower, and enthusiast. She first laid eyes on zouk in 2011 and has been enamored ever since. Most recently, she lived in Riode Janeiro and Sao Paulofor the entire 2018 and much of 2019, marveling in the warm gooeyiness that is Brazilian culture. There, she trained directly with two of the co-founders of zouk Renata Peçanha and Jaime Aroxa, right there in their schools in Rio de Janeiro. She has trained extensively with Rafael Oliveira and Izabel Ramos at the Alex de Carvalho's School of Dance in Rio de Janeiro, and with Aline Cleto in Sao Paulo. Rafeal Oliveira is on the board of directors of the Brazilian Zouk Dance Council.

Zouk Sim!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Livia Christina is joining us this lesson only before she goes back to Brazil! You don't want to miss her! She's amazing! She teaches many styles of Brazilian dance, including zouk and samba. See you there!
 
Come learn Brazilian Zouk at our weekly Monday night lessons! Brazilian Zouk is life! It's a partner dance direct from Rio de Janeiro, with roots in lambada. If you haven't heard of it, it's because it's fairly new, arising in the 90s. FAQs What do I bring? -- Bring your lovely self and your good vibes. Do I need to bring a partner? -- Just you boo! Feel free to bring friends but also feel free to come solo!
Do I need special shoes/clothing? -- You don't need dance heels or dance shoes. You can take the class in your socks or any shoe (soft sole to protect the dance floor). Actually, for the ladies, I suggest flats. (I know, that's a bit different from other styles, right?!). I'll explain in class. For clothing, anything is fine! Wear something you feel good in! Clothing that allows movement is best!
 What is zouk? -- I'm so glad you asked! It's better I just show you, because it can take so many shapes and forms depending on the music and the dancers. Check out these videos: 1 - Reggaeton music - Daddy Yankee, Con Calma: <A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQw5I85dkO8" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQw5I85dkO8</A>
 2 - Pop (with soft rock influence) music - Shelley Harland, In the Dark:  <A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCMF6O0H06k" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCMF6O0H06k</A>
<A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCMF6O0H06k" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> </A>3 - Pop music - Maroon 5, So Cold: <A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCMF6O0H06k" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> </A><A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCMF6O0H06k" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></A><A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6pBkLIIoq0" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6pBkLIIoq0</A>
<A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6pBkLIIoq0" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> </A>4 - Pop cover - Massimo Saclissi, I Don't Wanna Know: <A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJLVA2xjfiM" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJLVA2xjfiM</A>
 5 - Pop - Sara Berreilles, Gravity: <A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmk5_10yq-A" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmk5_10yq-A</A> <A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCMF6O0H06k" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></A>Want to know how to get your first class free? It's easy! RSVP here on the Facebook event. You must RSVP as Going. Tag five friends on the wall. Done! Guest list closes exactly 24 hours before the event, so hurry! <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/events/436214116969807/?active_tab=about" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/events/436214116969807/?active_tab=about </A>Check out this video to learn more on the history of Brazilian Zouk:<A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/events/436214116969807/?active_tab=about" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> </A><A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/714771492303497/videos/472795243524958/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/714771492303497/videos/472795243524958/</A> 
 
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