Zouk Group Class (July)

These progressive group classes are limited in capacity, so signing up for your desired role (Leader or Follower) ahead of time is highly recommended. No-partner is required. $68/Cycle. Practica is FREE for actively enrolled Viva students in group classes or private lessons. For non-active students, it's $5/Practica 3 months of missed classes requires level reassessment. Come in 15 minutes before class for reassessment. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * L1 Zouk with Y & Julissa (no previous experience necessary) Tues. 7:30-8:30 PM Brazilian Zouk is a partner dance descending from Lambada in Brazil. The 3 dominant lines of Brazilian Zouk are Riozouk (traditional zouk), Lambazouk, and Neozouk. In this class, we will be teaching the fundamentals of Riozouk. Elements: Brazilian Dance Council (BZDC) movements on vertical axis, Zouk rhythm & basic timing, foundational connection & frame, culture, and consent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * L2 Zouk with Parker (pre-req: assessment of L1 skills/elements) Tues. 7:30-8:30 PM Take your basics and breathe life into them in this intermediate class focusing on patterns, techniques, variations, and connection. Elements: Variations (handholds, footwork, directional, partner orientation, etc.) on BZDC movements on vertical, diagonal, and horizontal axis; frontal, lateral, & diagonal isolations; active & passive head movement; shaping & shaped turns; linear & circular movements; connection & frame; and timing variations. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * L3 Zouk with Parker (pre-req: assessment of L1 & L2 skills) Tues. 6:30-7:30 PM Elements: Stacking and/or stringing multiple L2 skills/elements; intro to Neozouk technique; traveling movements on different axis; colgada, volcada, & low support; variations on turns & spins; advanced timing variations; centripetal & centrifugal force; and beyond. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Practica ($5; Free for active students) Tues. 8:30-9:30 PM Please see teachers for code of conduct if joining for the first time. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Check in at the front desk or sign up ahead of time https://www.vivadancestudio.com/classes Post questions & comments or contact us: [email protected] (216) 361-1338