United Zouk

United Zouk is a Weekend full of workshops, social dancing and Sooo much Zouk! Charles Espinoza From: New York, NY Charles has a unique style, which is a mix of his extensive dance background. This type of fusion help dancers to be more body conscious. Developing the sensibility/care, partnership, and correct lead with someone are only a few of the many things that dancers who are used to dancing alone will learn. For the dancers who are more comfortable with partnering, their focus will be more towards achieving different grooves/musicality. He rediscovered that dance exist to liberate yourself from any limitations! Because of this he is constantly in search for new alternatives or in search for a dance that has no judgment/oppression that will continue with his study and passion towards dance.​ Brad Meccia From: Knoxville, TN Brad has been teaching for over 8 years now, and in that time has trained with such Zouk Legends as Renata Peçanha in Brazil. His talent is apparent through his dancing and detailed instruction. Brad's PhD in biomedical engineering mixed with his all dance training gives him a well rounded view on Zouk. He has been all over the world for dance. Besides regularly traveling to congresses to teach and compete, he also is the creator and owner of the Armada Zouk company. The Armada Zouk is known for bringing in top instructors for the weekend Zouk/Lamba Cabin Retreats they host in Tennessee. _________________________ Exact Schedule Details will be released closer to the event date. All Workshops subject to change. Friday Workshops 7-9 pm 7-8 pm Zouk connection and play with Brad Meccia 8-9 pm Samba De Gafieira with Charles Espinoza Social 9 pm - 2 am (2 Rooms) Zouk Room Chill Room _________________________ Saturday Workshops 12-5 pm 12-1 pm NeoZouk head motion with Brad Meccia 1-2 pm Urban Zouk with Charles Espinoza 2-3 pm Flow Zouk with Parker Amsel 3-4 pm Creative counterbalances with Brad Meccia 4-5 pm Urban Zouk with Charles Espinoza Social 8 pm - 2 am (2 Rooms) 8-9 pm Beginner Zouk with Brooke & Tiffany Zouk Room With Special Guest DJ Just Jacob Bachata & Salsa Room _________________________ Sunday Workshops 2- 4pm 2-3 pm "Surprise" Workshop with Charles Espinoza 3-4 pm Zouk off axis turn flow with Brad Meccia Social 4 pm - 6 pm Zouk Room __________________________ Leader Full Pass- must Lead 50% of the weekend. Follower Full Pass- must Follow 50% of the weekend.