Zouk Head Motion Intensive Auditions

Please note there are --> 2 Auditions <-- for the head motion series: * Intro to Head Motion * Head Motion == Intro to Head Motion == The Intro to Zouk Head Motion is a 3-month program. These 3 months will focus on the Zouk head motion fundamentals, timing, connection and footwork. This intensive program includes 2.5 hours every week: Zouk Level 3 class on Wednesdays at 8:30pm and Head Motion Intro class on Mondays at 6:30pm. Please note that this is a 3-month contract. You are expected to attend all classes, and no refunds will be given for missed classes, or dropping out of the intensive. Make sure you can attend both classes before committing. If you miss a class due to illness, travel, or any other reason you must make up the time with a private lesson. Head Motion is a demanding study of yourself and your partner’s body and the information taught every class is critical. Prerequisite for Audition: At least one unit of Level 3 Intensive Program or equivalent experience (instructor approval required) This unit is 3 months long from January to March. Pass is $558.00 for this 31 hour program, paid in $186 monthly increments. Audition is free, but registration is required Monday, December 18th at 8:30PM Register here: https://bit.ly/janzoukauditions ========================== *!* AUDITION CRITERIA - Intro to Head Motion *!* * Solo Footwork Drills * [For leads and follows] - Basic and Basic Box - Lateral & Soltinho Square - Travel Turn Left & Right in Lateral - Esses - Follow's Bonus * Solo Body Movement * - Forward Undulations (Body Roll, Raul, Cambre) - Side Undulations (Waves and Snakes) - Dancing to a Slow Song (must stay on beat) * Partner Work * - Lateral Opening & Abuertura - Bonus - 180deg Viradinha - Lower body isolations - Body Rolls - Waves & Snakes - Raul - Cambre - Piao - Illusion - “S” ** Movements will be assessed based on the following criteria ** * Leads * - Each movement is led clearly and comfortably - Leading with chest and incorporating torsion - Majority of movements are danced on-time - Clear and supportive lead in isolations/undulations * Follows * - Following lead's movements and timing - Torsion throughout turns - Particular emphasis on drive and momentum - Relaxed and smooth isolations/undulations ** Both ** - Relaxed, elastic frame - Clean/soft footwork (e.g. weight in ball of foot, smooth weight transfers, turnout where applicable) - Good preparation, drive, and momentum ==== Intermediate Head Motion ==== The Head Motion series is a 3-month program. These 3 months will focus on the Zouk Head Motion advanced movements, timing, connection and footwork. This intensive program includes 2.5 hours every week: Zouk Level 3 class on Wednesdays at 8:30pm and Head Motion Intro class on Mondays at 8:00pm. Please note that this is a 3-month contract. You are expected to attend all classes, and no refunds will be given for missed classes, or dropping out of the intensive. If you miss a class due to illness, travel, or any other reason you must make up the time with a private lesson. Head Motion is a demanding study of yourself and your partner’s body and the information taught every class is critical. It is common to take this course twice as you progress through your learning of head motion Prerequisites for Auditions: At least one unit of Intro to Head Motion or equivalent experience (instructor approval required). This unit is 3 months long from January to March. Pass is $558.00 for this 31 hour program, paid in $186 monthly increments. Audition is free, but registration is required Monday, December 18th at 8:30PM Register here: https://bit.ly/janzoukauditions *!* AUDITION CRITERIA - Intermediate Head Motion *!* *Solo* Balao (Stationary) Balao (Basic OTS) Frango Assado *Partnerwork* Balao on the spot Balao Walk Around Balao Apagado Frango Assado Side Chicote Tilted Turns (must execute multiple turns) Frango Assado Turns ** Movements will be assessed based on the following criteria ** * Leads * - Each movement is led clearly and comfortably - Leading with chest and incorporating torsion - Majority of movements are danced on-time - Preparations are smooth and connected * Follows * - Following leader's movements and timing - Relaxed and smooth body movement - Elongated spine and grounded lower body - Good opening and closing of chest - Gentle curl through top of chest, not hinging at waist ** Both ** - Relaxed, elastic frame & "contaction" - Clean/soft footwork - Understand movement patterns & shapes - Good awareness of lines and planes