About this Event

Embark on a journey to learn Brazilian Zouk also known as Zouk Lambada. Zouk Energy is now at Ferocity Dance Company in Falls Church. In each 2 hour session concepts are broken down to great detail, specific activities are implemented to address the most challenging concepts and we have continued to place an huge emphasis on how to dance Zouk Lambada in a safe and beautiful way. We hope that more dancers take the initiative to learn this stunning, high energy, liberating sensual partner dance by learning all the fundamental moves and concepts we teach in this course. 3 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE: 7/28/2018 - Chicote variations, Cambre (dip), yo yo, traveling turn, boomerang 8/4/2018 - Boomerang review, Elastico, Cambre variation 8/11/2018 - Series Review, Washing Machine, Head Movement *Workshop contents subject to change based on student progress and needs PRICE: Register here: https://squareup.com/store/indcevents Drop in: $30 If you wish to join as drop in please let us know you will be attending 1 day prior. PM Zouk Energy If you miss a workshop we cannot offer any partial refunds, credits or make ups. HIGHLIGHTS: 1) 2 hr workshops for more theory and practice time 2) Curriculum designed for those that are new to the dance 3) Pedagogical methods that facilitate fun learning and encourage personal creativity 4) Progressive program that prepares students for the dance floor and further learning 5) Students will learn advanced connection concepts and training activities great for those Bachata, Kizomba and Salsa dancers 6) This program will emphasize proper technique for safe zouk leading and following INSTRUCTOR: Octavio Jan AKA Connection Ocho is a Kizomba and Brazilian Zouk-Lambada dance instructor with a Masters degree in education design. He has been studying dance, the pedagogy of dance instruction and social dancing since 2010 and he has been teaching since 2015. In 2015, he created the group Kizz Me DC to share with the Washington DC area Latin, French Caribbean, Brazilian and Lusophone African culture through music and dance. He has traveled the world to learn from world renowned instructors of Kizomba and Brazilian Zouk that have inspired him such as Mestre Petchu, Isabelle and Felicien, Xandi Liberato and William Teixera, Bruno Galhardo and more. He excel's in innovative connection training methods, lead technique and follow technique, as well as ladies styling. Zouk Demonstrations Social Dance: Octavio and Celeste https://youtu.be/slE-hL9SbvY Choreo Challenge: Octavio and Natasha https://youtu.be/q3GSQIO5_6o Workshop: Octavio and Terecita https://youtu.be/hkUlly9-iz8 WHY ZOUK? 1) Great music 2) Spend time with creative passionate people 3) Mind blowing dance experience 4) Active lifestyle 5) Close embrace connection

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