Jeremy Hale Honolulu Zouk Workshops

JEREMY HALE WORKSHOPS Sunday September 1, 2019 at Polearity 6-9pm Workshops, 9-11p Social International instructor Jeremy Hale focuses on zouk’s foundational tenets of connecting and listening to ourselves and our partners, physically and energetically. Workshops will build on safety, respect, exploration, curiosity, creativity, efficiency, comfort, cooperation, and community. 6:00-7:30p Axes of Motion + Vacuums & Barriers - Explore the different possible directions of movement within the body and through space. Then, focus on the lead/follow relationship and how, as a leader, to invite the follower along a certain path without any force or effort, and how, as a follower, to seek the pathways offered by the leader and move effortlessly along that path. 7:30-9p The Calm Before the Boom - Become a lead/follow whisperer! Roll into a quiet frame. Communicate directly and clearly with our partner's center of gravity. Guide the direction of travel in space with confidence. Use the perfect lull before we take a step: the calm before the boom! 9-11p Social with DJ Javi & DJ Nico Suave Each week we have a different sake available for tasting, though we do ask that dancers stay sober when dancing. Dancers often bring light pupu to share :) Our classes and social are in a welcoming dance studio in Chinatown, with a dedicated parking lot, ample mirrors, and the flattest zouk dancefloor in town! Zouk is a dance for everyone, of all ages and bodies and sexualities. Our classes and party are family-friendly--children are welcome to stay in the lounge or take classes. ===PRICING=== $30 / Full Pass (3 Hours Workshops + Party) $20 / Individual 1.5 Hour Workshop $10/ Party Only ===PRIVATES=== Private lessons in contemporary, zouk, contact improvisation $100/hr $280/3 hours myofascial release bodywork sessions $200/hr $280/90min $360/120min 10% off private lessons if you attend the workshops ===ABOUT JEREMY HALE=== Jeremy has been working with bodies for his entire conscious life. Starting with massage at the age of 4, he began to receive training in bodywork and healing by the age of 11. His somatic background includes modern dance, contact improvisation, therapeutic massage, yoga, tai chi, capoeira, parkour, myofascial release, and rock climbing. In 2006 he received a Bachelor’s Degree in dance from UCLA and performed as a professional contemporary modern dancer for 10 years. In late 2016 he discovered Brazilian Zouk. He has taught many disciplines including Contact Improvisation, Contemporary Modern Technique, Choreographic Strategy, Connection and Boundaries, Massage for Dancers, and now is offering workshops applying contemporary and CI principles to Brazilian Zouk. He has had the honor of offering workshops, intensives, and master classes all over the world, including the US, China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, and Ireland. He also holds a JD Degree from Fordham University School of Law. ===SUMMARY OF ONGOING HNL ZOUK CLASSES & PARTIES=== Sundays at Polearity Studio August 4, 11, 18, 2019 6:00-7:15 Fundamentals 7:15-7:30 Mini Practice 7:30-9 What Mahina Learned in Brazil (Must have completed 101 series to attend) 9-11pm Social with DJ Javi & Nico Suave Monthly Second Thursday Zouk at Inferno’s (Lesson at 8, party til 12) Monthly First Saturday Zouk Tango WCS at Paradise Tango (7-10pm) New 6 Week Series for levels 1, 2, and Intermediate Head Movements begin Sunday 9/8/19 and 10/20/19! ===ONGOING HONOLULU ZOUK EVENT DESCRIPTIONS=== HONOLULU ZOUK SUNDAY Sundays, 6-11pm, Polearity Studio Leave your "normal person" worries outside the studio and let your "zouk person" head roll into Honolulu Zouk Sunday! Have you felt ze difference yet? Be kind. Be free. Be happy. Dance zouk! SCHEDULE 6-7:15 Level 1 - Everyone is welcome! No partner needed! No experience needed! Experienced? Hone your fundamental techniques with teachers Kimberly Loo & Mahina Hong. $15 / 1 Drop In + Social $30 / all 3 fundamentals classes 7:15-7:30 Break / Mini Practica 7:30-9:00 What Mahina learned in Brazil! Deepen and develop fundamentals of zouk with Mahina Hong & Kimberly Loo. Must have graduated from 101 series to take this class. $20 / 1 Drop In + Social $40 / All 3 Classes 9-11 Party with DJ Javi & DJ Nico Suave! Each week we have a different sake available for tasting, though we do ask that dancers stay sober when dancing. Dancers often bring light pupu to share :) Our classes and social are in a welcoming dance studio in Chinatown, with a dedicated parking lot, ample mirrors, and the flattest zouk dancefloor in town! Zouk is a dance for everyone, of all ages and bodies and sexualities. Our classes and party are family-friendly--children are welcome to stay in the lounge or take classes. Package Deal! $60 / All 6 classes $5 Social Only 50% Discount for Full Time Students with ID Cash, Check, Venmo, PayPal *Different pricing applies to special events and guest instructors Brazilian Zouk 101 Intro to Dance Six Week Series 6:00-7:00 pm Sundays at Polearity, Sept 8 - Oct 13, 2019 https://www.facebook.com/events/365792997666075 Zouk is the fastest growing partner dance in the country! Gain confidence in your body and gain confidence in your body movements in this safe space to connect with other people. Make friends and bond with the other students in your course. Improve social dancing to ANY music--even regular club kine. This course will cover body awareness, how to hold your partner, leading and following, zouk rhythm, and a fundamental vocabulary of zouk movements. Get ready to participate in Honolulu Zouk socials and dance parties! You may want to retake this course several times to improve your technique. Instructors: Mahina and Josh Prerequisites: None Time & Place +6 Week Commitment +Once a week, Sundays 6:00-7:00 p.m. +New 6 Week Series Starts 9/8/19, 10/20/19 +Includes free 15 minute mini practice after each class, 7:00-7:15pm +Polearity Studio, 111 N King St 2B, Honolulu Hawaii +Parking located behind the building, entrance at 120 N Nimitz Hwy +Wear clothing comfortable to move in, bring water, wear socks or shoes with a slippery sole. No “outside” shoes allowed on the dance floor please. $60 the first day or after, $50 if prepaid by cash or paypal: [email protected]. Please select “friends and family.” Brazilian Zouk 102 7:15-8:15 pm Sundays at Polearity, Sept 8 - Oct 13, 2019 https://www.facebook.com/events/2223674994410007/ Deepen your understanding of this exquisite dance with this 6 week series! This course is for students who have a solid understanding of the concepts from 101 and continue into 102. We will continue to develop fundamental zouk concepts such as impulse, limits, and elasticity. We will develop fundamental movements including: gostosinho, open to open/open to cross, yoyo, lunge>simple turn, boomerang + bonus, raul, as well as more body movements. Brazilian Zouk 102 Progressive Six Week Series Instructors: Mahina and Josh Prerequisites: comfort with Brazilian Zouk 101 +6 Week Commitment +Once a week, Sundays 7:15-8:15 p.m. +New 6 Week Series Starts 9/8/19, 10/20/19 +Includes free 15 minute mini practice before and after each class, +Polearity Studio, 111 N King St 2B, Honolulu Hawaii +Parking located behind the building, entrance at 120 N Nimitz Hwy +Wear clothing comfortable to move in, bring water, wear socks or shoes with a slippery sole. No “outside” shoes allowed on the dance floor please. +Includes free entry to HNL Zouk Sunday Social 9:30-11p at Polearity +Includes free entry to Inferno’s 2nd Thursday Zouk Room 8p-12a $60 the first day or after, $50 if prepaid by cash or paypal: [email protected] $90 to retake Brazilian Zouk 101 while taking 102 at the same time. Brazilian Zouk Topics: Intermediate Hair Movements 8:30-9:30 pm Sundays at Polearity, Sept 8 - Oct 13, 2019 Some of the most distinctive and beautiful movement in zouk involves moving the chest and shoulders to create elegant and expressive movement, hair whips, circles, and other exciting movements. In this 6 week series, we will develop essential head movement technique, executed with proper body engagement, and layered on top of various essential zouk footwork patterns. An emphasis will be placed on safe execution. This course is suitable for all zouk dancers who have a solid understanding of fundamentals from Zouk 101 and Zouk 102. +8:30-9:30 pm Sundays at Polearity +New 6 Week Series Starts 9/8/19, 10/20/19 +Instructors: Mic Lee and Kimberly Loo +Prerequisites: Brazilian Zouk 101 & 102 +Polearity Studio, 111 N King St 2B, Honolulu Hawaii +Parking located behind the building, entrance at 120 N Nimitz Hwy +Includes free entry to HNL Zouk Sunday Social 9:30-11p at Polearity +Includes free entry to Inferno’s 2nd Thursday Zouk Room 8p-12a +Wear clothing comfortable to move in, bring water, wear socks or shoes with a slippery sole. No “outside” shoes allowed on the dance floor please. Diva Styling Dance Performance Choreography Team Tuesdays at Polearity, 6:55-8:10 pm, Nov 2019 - Feb 2020 (no practice 12/24, 12/31) Instructor: Kimberly Loo https://www.facebook.com/events/475106213314030/ Unleash your inner diva! Taking new members for our Winter Season! Learn exciting routines and improve your dancing and performance skills in this solo styling team. All genders welcome. SECOND THURSDAY HNLZOUK ROOM AT INFERNO’S Monthly on 2ND Thursdays 8-Midnight https://www.facebook.com/events/387984605269205/ Video: https://photos.app.goo.gl/kYSTqczJDg7MYbj53 https://youtu.be/RX9DaaCcNYA HNL Zouk Room at Inferno’s (the pizza lounge adjacent to Salsamor) every Second Thursday! $8 Cover, all ages friendly. Happy Hour til 11:30p, handmade pizzas, full bar, and beautiful smooth hardwood dance floor! Beats by DJ Javi. Included Lesson at 8p by Honolulu Zouk instructors. Live DJs 9-Midnight. [Pricing subject to change when guest instructors are present] 818 PROJECT: ZOUK + TANGO NUEVO + WEST COAST SWING Monthly on 1st Saturdays, 7-10pm, Paradise Tango https://www.facebook.com/events/307490666824782/ A new monthly dance event in Honolulu to bring together three awesome dance communities! Come spend an evening dancing to modern sexy nuevo & alternative tango, west coast swing and zouk! These three dance styles can mix and match with their musical cousins! $10 BYOB and BYOS ===UPCOMING SPECIAL HONOLULU ZOUK EVENTS & PERFORMANCES=== UNIVERSE BEHIND THE HUG: GUI & KELSEY https://www.facebook.com/events/2245309795565613/ August 24-26, 2019 It doesn’t matter how long we’ve been dancing, we all have experienced dances that made us wish the song was over as soon as possible. More usual than that is the experience of a dance that doesn’t feel right, is awkward, uncomfortable and sometimes hurts. There may be several reasons for these things to happen, but certainly the most common ones are lack of attention to one’s own body and to the partner, the lack of physical and, consequently, emotional connection, usually observed in taking for granted simple and basic elements like walking together and the hug.��The hug is fundamental in almost all Brazilian dances, and if done well you can do basics for the entire night and you will have an awesome experience! This is because it has the power to create an indescribable feeling of comfort, safety and care that can go beyond dance and reach more profound layers of our beings. There is an entire universe behind the dance hug, embracing several aspects of our lives: how we were raised, how we perceive the other, how we see ourselves as dancers, why we dance and what we want to accomplish in this amazing form of art. All these issues affect the way we approach dance and the people we dance with and, as a direct consequence, the way we physically connect through the hug. Connection works on three main layers: physical, emotional and spiritual. Exploring the universe behind the hug helps us fill the connection void created by our busy lives in all those layers and understand how our entire body reacts positively to the meaningful contact of another person. In other words, the exploration of this universe can lead to the discovery of an incredible tool on our search for joy in our dancing. We can actually learn how to create a comfortable, meaningful hug that will make our dancing experience mutually satisfying, and more than that will help us see the other person as someone who deserves nothing more than care and love. During this workshop we will learn the physical and mental principles behind the comfortable, meaningful hug and how to apply them to every single person we dance with, no matter the level, height or mood. We will also explore a different mindset towards social dancing -- one that is primarily focused on the other and turning ourselves into instruments of the other’s well being and happiness, at least for the duration of two, three, ten or even thirty songs. We cannot go deep into connecting with someone without mastering our body’s movement first. Unlike the other layers, connecting on the physical level is not something you can avoid. Therefore, in this workshop we will explore the limits and potentialities of our bodies and how we can work to move together as comfortably as possible. Saturday: Building the Hug – The Physical Layer 2:00PM - 6:00PM: Building the Hug Explore physical elements and concepts, such as "awakening the body," attention, balance, weight transfer, torso and hips connection, shoulders, head and hands contact and use, as well as pressure with layers of connection. Saturday night social: 9:00pm-12:00am This party is free to pass holders and $10 to all others. SUNDAY: 6-9pm� Building the Mindset – Going into deeper layers. �On our second day we will focus on building the mindset to create an amazing dancing experience. We will talk about and exercise empathy, patience and interdependency. In addition, we will explore the concept of the “absent presence”, the use of though, emotion and feeling and how basic tantra teachings can help us provide and receive great dances. 9-12am Sunday night Social! Free to pass holders and $10 to all others. . . . . . . . . . SPECIAL NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . Please bring comfortable clothes as part of the workshop will involve floor and contact improv exercises. Please bring a blindfold. If you do not have one, one will be provided for you. This workshop is specifically designed to be a 2 days series that builds critically on the material the day before. PRICES & PAYMENT INFORMATION: Option 1: FULL PASS: 7 hours of workshops and 7 hours of social dancing $80.00 for the first 5 people to sign up $85.00 for everyone else. $150 for the first 5 lead and follow pairs. To pay, please paypal [email protected] as "friends and family." You are responsible for any other fees--if you select "goods and services" we will charge you the difference of the fees. Alternatively, you may prepay by check or cash. Tickets are nonrefundable, but transferable. JEREMY HALE WORKSHOPS Sunday September 1, 2019 6-9pm, Social 9-11p, Polearity INTERNATIONAL ZOUK FLASHMOB Saturday September 21, 2019 POLEARITY HAUNTED CIRCUS SHOWCASE Saturday October 12, 2019, 7:30pm-Midnight RY’EL & JESSICA - ZENZOUK December 2019 BACHATA IN HAWAII CONGRESS WITH ZOUK Feb 20-24, 2020 Discount on tickets with code HNLZOUK ===ABOUT HONOLULU ZOUK=== Kimberly Loo founded Honolulu Zouk in 2015 as a vehicle for creating a dance family around teaching, performing, and choreographing Brazilian Zouk, celebrating its fusion with other dances. Her dance philosophy is based around a desire for each dancer to celebrate awareness of their bodies, and to find joy in connecting with themselves, accepting their sensuality and ability to express themselves through movement. The Honolulu Zouk logo emphasizes how 'ono (delicious) zouk is, and how its dancers love to zouk always and all ways. Kimberly's teaching style is influenced by her technical ballet background and her love of yoking in metaphors. The school is welcoming of nonheteronormative dance roles. In its first year, Honolulu Zouk was invited to perform for "zouk royalty" at Zouk Night Love in Mexico and received a standing ovation! They have been gracing the Hawaiian Islands and North America with dance instruction and dazzling performances ever since! Honolulu Zouk is comprised of several performance teams, progressive social dance training courses, a heels dance team, a weekly zouk social, ongoing drop in technique classes, monthly fusion evens, and frequent intensive courses with renowned international instructors. We host beginner classes on Sundays and once a month on 2nd Thursday and 1st Saturday. Please contact [email protected] and come join the family or if you're interested in a performance! Join my weekly email list of upcoming events by emailing [email protected] Join the HNL Zouk Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hnlzouk/ Honolulu Zouk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/honoluluzouk/ Honolulu Zouk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honoluluzouk/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6rZiBLeF_ELU09c3669S8g/videos List of Honolulu Zouk Upcoming Events: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Pa-2cNHqFlHlVglBGou538Pl-mgTZSY-A9tMJqQXy0/edit?usp=sharing ===ABOUT GENEVIEVE LOO=== Sweets Specialist & Enthusiastic Support She’s fun and flexible, and she always shares sweet treats to celebrate our birthdays. Let us know if it’s your birthday! ===ABOUT DJ JAVI=== Instructor, DJ, Choreographer Drag Josh out of the DJ both and behold his magical photographic dance memory! Josh’s genius at dissecting and diagnosing movement continues to astound us all. Josh loves hip hop, rnb, and lambazouk. ===ABOUT JOSH C=== Taxi Dancer, Handyman No complications in the life of this nickel-per-whirl taxi dancer! He will also happily escort you to your car if you feel unsafe walking alone. ===ABOUT MAHINA=== Instructor, Safe Space Coordinator Mahina has taught twelve years of salsa and has spent the last four years learning and teaching zouk with Honolulu Zouk. She is also our point person for any issues regarding safety, emotionally and physically. Please communicate with her if you have any concerns, issues, or incidents. We want to provide a community free of judgement and harm. ===ABOUT MIC LEE=== Events Coordinator, Hype Man, Instructor Ask Mic all about our upcoming classes, visiting guest artists, and events--he knows all. Dig into his vast knowledge of zouk theory and history. He is the proud owner of a $30k basic step! ===ABOUT NICO=== DJ, Dancer DJ Nico Suave will make you feel great on the dance floor! He loves a good beat and he can dance with everyone of every style all night long! Definitely ask this guy to dance! ===ABOUT RIKA=== Money Collector Rika will collect your money in the sweetest way possible. Ask her about prepayment deals on future classes and workshops. And ask her to dance! She is a smooth, soft follow. ===ABOUT KIMBERLY LOO=== Artistic Director, Media Manager Kimberly Loo actively pursues spreading the warm fuzzy feelings of dance to every audience and every social dance partner she encounters; her most loved achievement is being a favorite on the social dance floor. She began dance training at age 4 just couldn't stop. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Dance with a Performance and Choreography emphasis from Pomona College in California. Kimberly's formal training includes ballet, jazz, modern, international ballroom, salsa, pole dance, partner acrobatics, and Brazilian zouk. Kimberly also holds also holds bachelor degrees in Anthropology and English Literature, and 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification from Mahatma Yoga in India. With her partner Mic Lee, Kimberly enhances the Hawaii dance scene by bringing about a dozen international artists each year since 2015 to the Hawaii dance community, which has allowed her to train intensively or complete zouk teacher trainings with Ry'El and Jessica of ZenZouk, Thayná Trovick & Leo Chaffe, Marc Brewer, Kamacho, Brad Meccia, Evelyn Magyari Lopez, Peter Wright, The Ramalhos, MaZouka, and Jaime Aroxa. Her company, Honolulu Zouk, hosts weekly socials, technique classes, choreography training, and guest instructors in the genres of Brazilian Zouk, Femme Heels, Contact Improvisation, and Ballet. Kimberly creates several new choreographies every year and loves bringing out the passion in her dancers. Kimberly’s dance career as a performer has spanned from full production stage shows to cultural festivals, nightclubs, and corporate events. She has danced professionally with Legends in Concert, Sininho Samba, Epica Latin Dance Co, Dancers Unlimited, Showtime Entertainment, Pretty Peacock Productions, and Cherry Blossom Cabaret. Blog of Dancing Kloos from K Loo: http://dancingclues.blogspot.com/ Kimberly Loo’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberlyloodancer/ Kimberly Loo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.loo Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6rZiBLeF_ELU09c3669S8g/videos Join my weekly email list of upcoming events by emailing [email protected] Join the HNL Zouk Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hnlzouk/ Honolulu Zouk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/honoluluzouk/ Honolulu Zouk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honoluluzouk/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6rZiBLeF_ELU09c3669S8g/videos List of Honolulu Zouk Upcoming Events: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Pa-2cNHqFlHlVglBGou538Pl-mgTZSY-A9tMJqQXy0/edit?usp=sharing www.HNLzouk.com ♥ Kimberly Loo #HNLzouk