BRAZILIAN ZOUK THURSDAY CLASSES

BRAZILIAN ZOUK THURSDAY CLASSES 🌸 Starting 17 April 2025 📅 Every Thursday | 7PM - 10PM 📍 Location: POSK, 238-246 King St, Atrium (III Floor) 🚇 Nearest Stations: Ravenscourt Park (3 min walk) & Hammersmith (12 min walk) Choose Your Perfect Course – or Maybe Two? 😉 We're thrilled to invite you to another 8-week block of Brazilian Zouk courses this Spring! Whether you're refining your fundamentals or diving into flowy head movements, there’s a class for everyone. Class Schedule & Levels: 🕖 7PM - 8PM: Brazilian Zouk Improvers 💃 8PM - 9PM: Brazilian Zouk Followers Solo (Open Level – Leaders Welcome!) 🔥 9PM - 10PM: Brazilian Zouk Intermediate You’re welcome to join one or two or 3 classes if you're up for an extra challenge! What to Expect: 💪 Improvers Class Perfect for those polishing their fundamentals and learning new steps. If you're still working on your basic steps, this is your class! 💃 Zouk Followers Solo An open-level class where we’ll focus on: - Legs technique & styling - Arms alignment & variations - Flowy head movements *Leaders are always welcome! This is a great opportunity for anyone to improve their solo technique. 🔥 Intermediate Class Designed for dancers with strong foundations and head movement experience. This course will challenge you with: - Counterbalance variations - Playful musicality - Tilted and travelling head movements - Spinning and more 8-Week Plans! Improvers: 📌 Week 1: Recap & Fundamentals – 17 April 📌 Week 2: Bonus Left Turn – 24 April 📌 Week 3: Bonus Right Turn – 1 May 📌 Week 4: Body Waves – 8 May 📌 Week 5: Elastico Variations – 15 May 📌 Week 6: Gostosinho Step – 22 May 📌 Week 7: Introduction to Head Movements – 29 May 📌 Week 8: Exploring Head Movements – 5 June Zouk Followers Solo: 📌 Week 1: Legs Technique & Styling – 17 April 📌 Week 2: Footwork Variations – 24 April 📌 Week 3: Arms Alignment & Styling – 1 May 📌 Week 4: Arms Variations in Soltinho – 8 May 📌 Week 5: Turning & Spinning Technique – 15 May 📌 Week 6: Tilted Turns – 22 May 📌 Week 7: Travelling Head Movements – 29 May 📌 Week 8: Chicote Technique & Variations – 5 June Intermediate: ✨ Special Guest Instructors Included! 📌 Week 1: Flowing in Close Embrace – 17 April (Jo & Jackson) 📌 Week 2: Counterbalance Variations – 24 April (Jo & Oeslle) 📌 Week 3: Playful Musicality for Socials – 1 May (Jo & Jackson) 📌 Week 4: Turns & Spins – 8 May (Jo & Jackson) 📌 Week 5: Flow in Head Movements – 15 May (Jo & Jackson) 📌 Week 6: Tilted Head Movements – 22 May (Jo & Jackson) 📌 Week 7: Viradinha Variations – 29 May (Jo & Jordan) 📌 Week 8: Head Movement Variations – 5 June (Jo & Jordan) 💰 Investment: 8 weeks: 1 course - £125 4 weeks - £70 *Couple registration - £120 8 weeks: 2 courses - £220 *Couple registration - £210 🌟 TED Members get 10% off! 👫🏻Register with a partner and get £10 off per couple and £20 off for 2 courses. 👉 Join TED Membership: https://theempowereddancers.com/memberships/ 📌 Register Now! Secure your spot: 👉 Registration Form: https://forms.gle/R1LGEuHaV2YeYosu7 OUR TEAM 🌟 Follow us on Instagram: @theempowereddancers About Joanna Joanna Zwierzynska is a professional dancer, internationally qualified dance coach, judge, choreographer, and actress. She has an in-depth understanding of human motor skills and continuously expands her knowledge in new techniques. With over 12 years of experience teaching, performing, and dancing at international Zouk festivals, Joanna has taught in over 30 countries and was a pioneer of Zouk in Poland (Warsaw, 2011). She is also a qualified judge of the Brazilian Zouk Dance Council. She has collaborated with renowned dancers such as Pasty, Kamacho, and William dos Santos, and in recent years, she has gained international recognition for her solo follower classes at festivals. These classes attract dancers eager to learn her unique, expressive style and elevate their partner dancing. Her teaching methodology blends high-level technique with expression and playfulness, creating a well-rounded learning experience. 📸 Instagram: @joanna_zwierzynska About Jackson About Jackson Jackson started his dance journey 15 years ago and has been obsessed with movement and connection ever since. Over the years, he has trained in various dance styles, including Salsa, Bachata, Tango, West Coast Swing, and Kizomba—but when he discovered Brazilian Zouk, he knew he had found his true passion. For the past 8 years, Jackson has been training and teaching exclusively in Zouk, dedicating himself to mastering and sharing this beautiful dance. He loves helping students refine their technique, develop confidence, and truly feel the music. His approach is focused on fluidity, creativity, and deep connection, making every dance an opportunity for expression and joy. 📸 Instagram: @jack_zouk About Oeslle Originally from Brazil, Oeslle specializes in Brazilian Zouk and Lambada. In 2017, he joined Barracão da Dança, where he trained under Daniel Darbello, Matheus Franco, and Nina Darbello. Beyond dance, Oeslle is also a researcher in AI for breast imaging. His analytical approach and knowledge of brain hacks make his teaching highly effective. He values both the freedom of Zouk and the structure of Lambada, blending both to create a well-rounded dance experience. 📸 Instagram: @oeslle.lambada.zouk About Jordan After years of dancing salsa, Jordan discovered Zouk in Brazil in 2017 and was instantly captivated by its deep connection and flow. Since then, he has been dedicated to unraveling the layers of the dance, always seeking deeper understanding. Jordan enjoys both leading and following, believing that solid technique is the key to connection, flow, and creativity. He has a passion for breaking movements down into their core elements and recombining them to create new, innovative sequences. 📸 Instagram: @jordan.zouk 🌟 Let’s dance, grow, and empower each other this Spring! 🌷✨ If you have any questions, feel free to reach out – we’re always happy to help!