Heaviness vs Solid Connection
Have you ever been told that you were a ‘heavy’ follower, attempted to become lighter, and were then told that you were too disconnected or floppy? Or, have you been told your connection was too “light”, attempted to adjust, and...
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The Secret to Giving Unoffensive Feedback
In group classes, it can be a struggle to find the line between providing feedback to a partner, asking for what you want, and becoming the teacher. In my opinion, feedback and asking for what you need from a partner...
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The 5-Dance Challenge
Some of us complain that when we go to big events, congresses or festivals, we have a hard time getting dances. This specifically seems to affect solo travelers more than those coming with a large local group. These experiences can...
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Yes, that newer dancer may be “better” than you
For many, a fair dance world would be one in which hard work + time = a better dancer. The person who has taken two classes a week religiously for four years would necessarily be stronger than a dancer who has taken...
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Dance Predators
In social dance, we often exist in a bliss bubble. We are used to physical touch and trusting those around us. But, these conditions also make it easy for people who are predators to manipulate or prey on us, our...
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☯ Xandy Liberato & Evelyn Magyari - Demo Paris Brazilian Zouk

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ZOUK RETREAT 2017 # VANESSA SOUZA & LION X

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☯ Xandy Liberato ZOUK RETREAT 2017 # BEACHPARTY

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ZOUK RETREAT 2017 #PATRYCJA & ANDERSON

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☯ Xandy Liberato & Maria Clemente - ZOUK RETREAT 2017

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☯ Xandy Liberato - Zouk Retreat - Valencia Spain - Conexion in Movement 2017.

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ZOUK RETREAT 2018 - CREATIVITY TO FLOW # THIRD WEEK MEMORIES

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2018 Montreal Is Kizomba Recap

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Зук рода - С днем рождения, Мурад!

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EuroAsian Zouk Festival 2018 - Гульнара Юдинцева и Андрей Антонов - Zouk Demo

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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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Letter to a Beginner
Dear Beginner, Congratulations! You have just decided to start dancing Brazilian Zouk, the best dance in the whole world. Here are some things you should know. 1) There is no … Continue reading →
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