What is the worst thing a Follower can do while dancing with you in a Social Dance Party or Lesson?
It’s common to hear some Leaders complaining about certain Followers in Social Dance! It has many reasons, and it varies a lot, also the situations change according to each community. Many times, the Leaders don’t know how to act when they find themselves in situations which the follower is somehow compromising the dance, weather it’s … Continue reading What is the worst thing a Follower can do while dancing with you in a Social Dance Party or Lesson?
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A Love and Hate Affair
Head movements and cambrés; who doesn’t love them? They’re one of the distinctive characteristics of Brazilian Zouk. Done well, they look very impressive and beautiful. They give us possibilities of expression, musicality and movement that other dances don’t have. Well… I do love head movements and cambrés. I really do. But my feelings for them are conflicted; … Continue reading A Love and Hate Affair
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Lead with the Body
In Brazilian Zouk, the leader’s body plays a great role in leading. A lead that is done mostly with the body, as opposed to arms, is almost always far more comfortable and clear. Using the body to lead can also help the leader to dance himself, instead of just moving the follower around. I do … Continue reading Lead with the Body
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History of Zouk by Renata Peçanha – Brazilian Zouk Dance Council
Hi! We are going to talk a little bit about the history of Brazilian Zouk. Where did this dance that we all love come from?  For those that don’t know, Brazilian Zouk evolved from a Brazilian dance called Lambada. Lambada grew fast, it was a fever especially in Brazil, however at the beginning of the … Continue reading History of Zouk by Renata Peçanha – Brazilian Zouk Dance Council
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Zoukadise 2017 Recap

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Kraken + Artur Brazilian Zouk Improv @ Dutch Zouk 2017

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Peter + Dominika Brazilian Zouk Improv @ Dutch Zouk 2017

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5 мифов о зуке. Происхождение, музыка, техника.
5 Lies You've Been Told About Zouk
Автор: Rachel Cassandra
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Pasty Pieternelle: "Я сделал бразильский зук своим вызовом" - Интервью, часть 1
Pasty Pieternelle: "I made brazilian zouk my ..

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Pasty Pieternelle: "Не существует короткого пути в бразильский зук" - Интервью, часть 2
Pasty Pieternelle: "There's no shortcut ..

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Танцевальный эго синдром, и как от него защититься
Dancer Ego Syndrome, and How To Keep Yourself Protected
Автор: Laura Riva, ..

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Ошибка движения
The movement mistake
Автор: Stefanie, Великобритания
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Почему 10 лет опыта не сделают вас великим танцором
Why 10 years of experience won't make you a great dancer
Автор: Laura ..

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Вал Клеменчи, и почему "Zouk needs you"
Val Clemente and why "Zouk needs you"
Автор: Noora (Zouktheworld)
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5 осознанных шагов для социальных танцоров
Five Mindful Steps for Social Dancers
Автор: Kim Torrens
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Опытные танцоры, помните о своей суперсиле
Advanced Dancers: Remember your Superpower
Автор: Laura Riva, Канада
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Как нарушать все правила
How to Break All the Rules
Автор: Dustin Wax
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The Mimic Method – Week Two – Zouk Needs You & Val Clemente
I have been going to Val Clemente‘s trainings for a few weeks. They are on Sunday mornings… Some days, it’s really tough to get up early and make it there … Continue reading →
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Suave Social Dancer
Etiquette is the social lubrication that allows people to interact with each other with minimal discomfort. Social dances have their own rules of etiquette, some common to all, others specific … Continue reading →
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About to launch a campaign to make a short movie about Zouk in Rio!
I invite you all to check the YouTube video which I made to bring awareness about the campaign I am about to launch! I want to film and talk about … Continue reading →
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Don’t Expect Great Dances
Most of us dance because we enjoy it. It is enjoyment quite unlike anything else; at the highest levels we feel profoundly connected to our partner, as one with the … Continue reading →
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