Intermediate Class and Progress Checks

🌴 We are almost ready for the NEXT CYCLE of our Brazilian Zouk LEVEL 2 CLASS in Phoenix 💕 with the July & August Season almost upon us ☀️ ✅ We continue the Progress Check format on June 25th that is more encompassing and encouraging, as we welcome for all current and aspiring Level 2 dancers, as well as Zouk Plus dancers who are curious where they are on their journey through Zouk! 💜 🪷 During these progress checks, we will be teaching a short pattern. You will also be social dancing with other participants, and we will be looking for: ✅ Solid execution of ALL foundational moves (foundation moves listed below) ✅ Plus concepts (from Level 1.5) (Plus concepts listed below) ✅ LEVEL 2 Foundations/Techniques (see list below for reference) ✅ Strong understanding of timing and connection ✅ Pre-Movements ✅ Lead/follow with the body and frame ✅ Body movement and tilts ✅ Understanding of basic head movement ✅ The 3 C’s: Cobrinha, Chicote, Cambre 🎉🎉🎉 If you're already in Level 2, come out for the fun and additional feedback for our ongoing growth together!! 🎉🎉🎉 💣🧨🐣 If you’re not sure you’re ready but you’ve been in zouk plus for a few months and are curious of your own development, come out and learn a fun new pattern and see where exactly your dance has the potential to take you by getting personalized feedback! 🤗 🏵️ Date/Time: Wednesday, June 25th: 8pm – 10pm 🌼 Price: $10 Payments accepted by Elijah or Elena 📍Location: 15 S Morris, Mesa AZ 🌞 To qualify for try-outs, you must meet the following prerequisites: ☑️ Complete all 5 months of Brazilian Zouk Foundations AND complete at least some training in Brazilian Zouk Plus classes *and/OR* ☑️ Consistent training in Brazilian Zouk for at least 1 year 😍 LEVEL 2 is designed to focus intensively on technique, musicality, drills, and connection in a small group and more intimate environment. We believe that a small group is one of the best approaches to effective learning and our ultimate goal is to help develop dancers to the next level. ✨ 📈 Always looking for dedicated dancers who are committed to learning new/classic techniques and most importantly, consistent training. In turn, you will be contributing to the growth and betterment of the Phoenix Brazilian Zouk Community! 🧸 🎯 LEVEL 2 will focus on intermediate+ concepts. Therefore, prerequisites must be met to qualify. 🎯 💟 What if you don’t make LEVEL 2 this round? … Not a big deal! ❣️ 💟 Are you a bad dancer? … don’t you ever think that way! ❣️ 💟 We will have try-outs again after this cycle and you are welcome to try again for the next cycle (every 2 months). Just remember to stay consistent with classes and practicing at your own time. Practice makes progress! 💪 ❣️ ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ 🤍 LEVEL 2 Price: $140 (includes 7 weeks) 💛 LEVEL 2 Dates: Every WED night for a total of 7 weeks starting Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025. ‼️🌟 We will skip Aug 13th for our Zouk Worlds Special Artists intermission 😉. More details to come soon! Therefore, the 7th class (last class) is Wednesday, Aug 20th, 2025. 🌟 The next Progresss Checks will be Aug 27th. ‼️ 🧡 LEVEL 2 Times: 8pm – 10pm ❤️ LEVEL 2 Location: 15 S Morris, Mesa AZ 💜 LEVEL 2 Additional Discounts: • Brazilian Zouk Foundations = FREE • Brazilian Zouk Plus = $20 off Class + Social price (originally $70 / LEVEL 2 price $50) ⁉️ Let us know if you have any questions! ⁉️ ✨✨✨For Your Reference✨✨✨ 👉 Brazilian Zouk Foundations: Basic in Place Basic forward and back Away to Lateral to Close Rotating Basic Viradinha to Lateral Side Lunge to Single Turn Wrap to Chicote Lateral to Rhythm Breaks Reverse Bonus Viradinha to Side Lunge & Single Turn Away to Gostosinho Two Handed Yo-Yo Closed Frame Chicote Regular Viradinha/ Rotating Viradinha (90) Hip Bump Catch N Spin Classic Bonus “S” Movement One Handed Yo-Yo Wrap to Cobrinha Soltinhos 👉Zouk plus concepts Projections and drive Full weight transfers Torsion in upper body Control within the timing Malleable and responsive frame Clear intention and direction in turns Easy transitions within foundational patterns Awareness of lines and ability to redirect Traveling turns and grounded cross 👉 Level 2 Foundations: Cobrinha/Chicote/Cambre Traveling Elastico In Place Basic with Hips Piao, with and without Head Movement Soltinho Variations Balancos & Timing changes Viradinha into Paseo Balao Apagado (Exits-Viradinha , Chicote, Nike Swoosh, Traveling Cambre) Nike Swoosh & Walking/Flipping Nike Swoosh Horizontal Turns (Rotisserie Chicken) Off Axis Turns 👉 Level 2 Techniques: Projections Fwd/Back/Side Posture, Frame & Anchoring Timing & Musicality Infinity Hips/Leading with Hips Body Tilts/Head Movement Basics