The Zouk Lounge - 'The biggest community gathering in the world'

Hello Zoukers! We decided to do what we do best and throw the most ridiculously, insane event as possible... involving over 80 artists! Dare to join us? Since the virus has hit, we've spoken to so many artists, students and people within the community about what is working for them right now, what is not working and what people really need right now.... We know some couples are isolating with together (the lucky ones!), some are alone, some have lots of space, some don't, some have good floors, some definitely don't... Is it possible for an online event to cater for everyone? We think so! We have brought together a group of the most down to earth, creative and extremely passionate (not to mention slightly insane) bunch of organisers, teachers and community builders to create 'The Zouk Lounge'. Our main aim is to give something for everyone, and to keep you all thoroughly entertained over the bank holiday weekend. What's is The Zouk Lounge? - Involving has over 80 artists across the world. - A huge selection of over 60 classes to choose from! The Rising Stars Room - A brand new area for 'up and coming artists' - Let's all show support and shed light on the new generation of incredible talent coming through the ranks. Zouk Nerds, Geek & Addicts Room - This is our favourite area where you can join seminars (both practical and theoretical) from the most incredible minds Zouk has to offer. The Lucky room - If you are lucky enough to be in quarantine with a partner, you can enjoy this room with some amazing artists. Solitary people are of course welcome but everything will be aimed at couples. The Home Alone room - Perfect if you are on your own! We have exercises and topics to improve your Zouk and keep a positive body and mind. The Competition Room - A fun and completely free couples competition, judged like a normal competition with DJs, registration, digital scoring, heats and a spotlight final! (which will be streamed live to FB) - A fun free solo competition for all of you without a partner! (Don't worry, we didn't forget about you lot!) The Games Room - A Live auction (I literally can't wait for this); each artist will be sold off to the highest bidder! haha. This hilarious auction gives you the chance to bid on 'time' or 'things' from our huge line up of incredible artists. Will you bid on a private lesson? A friendly chat? A congress pass? A showcase costume? A choreographed routine? A month of online classes? There will be lots up for grabs so don't miss it! - This is a super fun way to financially support all the artists. - Plus a Fun Zouk quiz! The Music room (This room is TBC) - We want you all to have some freestyle opportunities too, so this room will be a fun free space with some cool DJs mixing some tunes for you to dance to. There will be too many classes for any human to attend so we have the option to get every class on recording (that's like at least a two year’s worth of material right there!) The classes will be hosted through Zoom webinars, and will be all throughout the day and evening to allow for all time zones to join in. We may also have a few more things up our sleeves... but we wouldn't want to ruin all the surprises, would we? Passes will be available at the end of the week, with an early bird price. ————————————— Here's just a few names that'll be joining us.... Solo Followers Larissa Thayane - BRA/USA Andressa Castelhano - BRA/FIN Paloma Alves - BRA Mathilde Dos Santos - POR/FRA Natasha Terekhina - RUS/SPA Felipe Lira - BRA Joanna Zwierzyńska - POL/UK Jessica Lamdon - USA Shani Mayer - USA Anastasia Maximilian - USA/GRE ————————————— Solo Leaders Kadu Pires - BRA/SPA Walter Fernandes - BRA Renato Veronezi - BRA/POL Will Santos - BRA/SPA William Teixeira - BRA/SPA Leo Neves - BRA/NZL Ry’l - VEN/USA Maxim Chistokletov - RUS Pedrinho Mattos - BRA/UK —————————————- Zouk Nerds, Geek & Addicts room Xandy Liberato - BRA/SPA Gui Prada - BRA/USA Freddy Marinho - BRA/FIN Arthur Santos - BRA/SPA Alison Sandi - BRA/USA Anna Hoekstra - AUS Jeremy Hale - USA Felipe Nascimento - BRA Pablo & Léo - ARG/BRA DJ Kakah - BRA Eglantine - BRA/TAH ————————————— The Lucky room (Aimed at couples) Carlos & Anastasia- BRA/RUS Val & Vanessa - BRA Carlos & Fernanda - BRA/PRG Leo & Thayná - BRA/POR The Ramalho’s - BRA Anderson & Brenda - BRA Bruno & Raiza - BRA Leo & Ana - BRA Rafael & Izabel - BRA Darius & Laura - CAN Rafael Latiff & Sepideh -BRA/AUT Rick & Larissa - BRA Paulo & Luisa - BRA/USA ————————————————- The Rising Stars room Rising Star Solo Jerry Lai - USA Devon Near-Hill - USA Sydney Charisse - USA Ilse Maria - NLD Caroline Haugsted - DNK Cheryl - SGP Elena Rovito - USA Nathalia Pinheiro - BRA/AUS Kelsey Rote - USA Aria Fae - USA ————————————————- Rising Star Couples Lui & Larissa - BRA Bruno & Fae - POR/USA Vinicius & Saeko - BRA/USA Marck & Melyssa - BRA/BRA Gab & Sabrina - FRA Luan & Adriana - BRA/BRA Elijah & Deenie- USA/USA Tiago & Julinha - BRA/DEU Joana & Dendê - POR/USA/SWZ Dominik & Monika - POL/POL ------ Pricing: Early bird All Access Pass £40 (late bird £50) Early bird All Access with recording Pass £50 (late bird £60) Every single class recording (if no passes has been purchased): £60 Solo comp entry: Free Couples comp entry: Free We’re so excited! Please join and support our amazing Zouk community. Together we are one Love to you all! x