Intermediate Class, Practica and Progress Checks

🍁 Have you been curious how you’ve been progressing in your Brazilian Zouk journey? Or maybe you already know you want to move forward into the next level… not to worry, we have the perfect evening for you! ❤️‍🔥 🗓️ This Wednesday Oct 29th, 7:30-10 pm, we’re running a new format for our Progress Checks so that ALL levels can come out and experience the process together. 😍 Here’s what the night will look like on Oct 29th: 💛 7:30 pm Intermediate Fast Paced Challenge Class · Built for Plus students Progressing into Level 2 💚 8:30 -10 pm Feedback Rounds & Practica 💙 During Feedback Rounds: · Class participants who are looking for feedback rotate and social dance · Foundations students, and any others, can come into practice at this time 🧡 During Practica: · Foundations and Level 3 individuals will schedule a meeting slot with Ashley once you arrive (15-20 min slot) · Several teachers will be there to help with Foundations, feedback and social dancing/practice rounds 1️⃣ To Progress from Foundations to Zouk Plus Class: know and dance the *22 Foundations Movements listed below (both in action and in name) with enough technique to COMFORTABLY lead and follow to the music and the corresponding Brazilian Zouk Timing. ✅ Solid execution of ALL foundational moves (*foundation moves listed below) ✅ Strong understanding of timing and connection ✅ Lead/follow with the body and frame (Applicable for ALL Leveled Progressions) 2️⃣ To Progress from Zouk Plus to Level 2: succeed at learning the movements taught during the Fast Paced Class and Social dance portraying the **15 Zouk Plus Concepts listed below, while using movements taught in plus including but not limited to the ***15 Level 2 Foundations Listed below, as well as your original *22 Foundations Movements. ✅ Plus concepts (from Level 1.5) (**Plus concepts listed below – for Progression into Level 2) ✅ LEVEL 2 Foundations/Techniques (***see list below for reference – for Progression into Level 2) ✅ The 3 C’s: Cobrinha, Chicote, Cambre 3️⃣ To Progress from Level 2 to Level 3: Just like our Foundations to Plus Progress Check, be prepared for an individual audition (with an instructor or a fellow dancer) where you will be asked to dance the ****Level 3 Prerequisites listed below using the *****Level 3 Techniques listed below. ✅ Body movement and tilts ✅ Pre-Movements ✅ Understanding head motion 🎉🎉🎉 If you're already in the level you wish to continue, come out for the fun and additional feedback for our ongoing growth together!! 🎉🎉🎉 💣🧨🐣 If you’re not sure you’re ready for the next level but you’ve been in your current level 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, Oct 29th: 7:30pm – 10pm 🎃 Price: $15 Payments accepted by Elijah or Elena 📍Location: 15 S Morris, Mesa AZ 🏜️ We are almost ready for the NEXT CYCLE and month of our Brazilian Zouk LEVELED CLASSES in Phoenix 🌅 Monday November 3rd is the start of our Progressive Foundations at 7 pm And Zouk Plus Progressive Classes at 8:20 pm 🌄 We will also continue our Drop in Plus Class at 7 pm And Drop in Beginners Class at 8:20 pm 🌇 Wednesday November 5th is the start of our NEW Level 2 at 7:30 pm And Level 3 Classes at 9:00 pm, with a Practica at 8:30 pm 📝 We will test out this new format for classes in November to see its success and make a determination if it should continue in December based on YOUR responses! This is how we see your potential Level Progression at Zouk Phoenix: 💝 Beginners Drop In Classes are meant to welcome ALL new Zouk students, as an introduction to Zouk, teaching only basics and their potential variations. 💗 Foundations Progressive is designed to build your repertoire of the Foundational movements that the rest of Zouk is built upon. Our goal is for you to feel comfortable dancing at any social with these movements and their musical variations. 💞 Plus Progressive is developed for students that are looking for more, like the body motion and head motion representative of Brazilian Zouk, as well as a variety of movements that start developing your musicality and variability in the dance. 💕 Plus Drop in is designed to allow variations to be built upon our foundations and Plus movement, using different connections and positions, as well as give those level students a place to learn even if they cannot dedicate a full month for the Progressive Plus Class. 💖 LEVEL 2 is designed to focus intensively on technique, musicality, drills, and connection in a small group and more intimate environment with a deeper understanding. 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. 🎯 LEVEL 2 will focus on intermediate+ concepts. Therefore, prerequisites must be met to qualify. 🎯 💘 LEVEL 3 is the continued development of intricate patterns, challenging head motion and body motion, and the ability to understand the dance so well, we can start CREATING movements to suit our needs, the music, the vibe, and the partnership. 📈 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! 🧸 💟 Remember to stay consistent with classes and practicing at your own time. Practice makes progress! 💪 ❣️ ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ ✨✨✨For Your Reference✨✨✨ 👉 *Brazilian Zouk Foundations: Basic in Place Basic forward and back Rotating Basic Away to Gostosinho Away to Walk Around or Elastico Side Sweep Body Motion, Side Chicote Away to Lateral to Close Viradinha to Lateral Lateral to Rhythm Walks Lateral Walk around Regular Viradinha/ Rotating Viradinha (90) Side by side Viradinhas (Best Friends) Side Lunge to Single Turn Viradinha to Side Lunge & Single Turn Two Handed Yo-Yo Wrap to Cobrinha Catch N Spin Soltinhos Reverse Bonus Classic Bonus One Handed Yo-Yo Hammerlock, Turn in Line 👉**Zouk plus concepts Projections and drive Full weight transfers Impulse, Control and Grounding Torsion in upper body Timing Control and speed changes Elasticity and responsiveness in frame Clear intention and direction in turns Awareness of lines and ability to redirect Easy transitions within foundational patterns Expansion and Contraction Body Isolations Body tilts and turns Posture, Frame & Anchoring Passive and Active Head Motion Traveling turns and grounded cross 👉 ***Level 2 Foundations: ❤ Cobrinha/Chicote/Cambre Traveling Elastico In Place Basic with Hips Piao, with and without Head Movement 180 Rotating Basics and Viradinhas Viradinha into Paseo Balancos & Timing changes Hip Bump S Movements Soltinho WiFi Variations of Bonus Balao Apagado (Exits-Viradinha, Chicote, Traveling Cambre) Horizontal Turns (Rotisserie Chicken) Nike Swoosh & Walking/Flipping Nike Swoosh Off Axis Traveling Turns ❤ 👉 ****Level 3 Pre-requisites: • Wifi Bonus to Soltinho • Wifi Rev Bonus to Soltinho • Paseo to Basic in Place with Hips • Reverse Lateral Lead & Follow • Balao Apagado to Piao with HM • Lateral to Tilted Turn Exit Left & Right • Lateral to Side by Side Mergulho (Dive) • Airplane to Circular Head Movement • "S" Movement to One Foot Spin • Side Lunge to One Foot Spin • Counterbalance Planada R&L - 5 Sec • Counterbalance Colgada R&L - 5 Sec • Lateral to Under the Bridge/Haduken • Hammerlock Turns with Chicote Exit • Hammerlock Turns w Side Lunge Exit • Nike Swoosh to Walking Side Chicotes *****Level 3 Techniques: • All Level 2, 1.5 and 1 Techniques • Full Undulations & Waves • Micro Movements & Isolations • Torsion, Driving Leg, & Compass • Continuous Head Movement Flow • Traveling & Circular Head Movement • Horizontal Turns (Rotisserie/Dives) • Wi-Fi Understanding & Timing • Balance, Control, & Frame - Spins/CB • Clarity in Directions & Rotation • Comfortable Frame & Transitions • Contrast and Dynamic Movements • Musicality - Sharp/Smooth/Syncopate • Phrasing - Finding the 1, 8 Counts • Head Movement Extentions & Delay • Intentional Styling - Legs/Arms/Body