ZOUK& Odessa

- ZOUK& Odessa - » Board the boat Odessa for a magical experience, including spa, massages and the trance inducing dance called zouk ... (Read more about zouk below) « - Odessa - » A floating community with a chilled atmosphere, special non-alcoholic energy drinks, scrumptious vegan snacks, soup and gourmet raw chocolate. » Besides the dance floor on the lower deck and the cozy lounge, there is the spa deck with hot tub and sauna. * Please carry your own bathing suit and towels. * Odessa is a conscious community. We like to keep it drug and alcohol free. - Program - » 19.45 - 20.45 Zouk Exploration workshop by Ariana (Open level) » 20.45 - 22.45 Massages by Xena Gi in the lounge » 20.45 - 01.45 Brazilian zouk party with DJ's Nymf & Shing - Prices - » Party €12,- » Party & workshop €15,- * Entrance includes free acces to the spa deck » 15 minute massage €10,- (bring cash) - Zouk - » Zouk is a dance that originated in Brazil, and can be recognized by it’s flowing circular patterns, hair movements, sensual hip movements, and heart openers (backbends). That which might make zouk harder to define is it’s ever evolving nature and diversity in music and styles. » Brazilian zouk is highly compatible with other dances, like contact improvisation, bachata (bachata sensual), kizomba, tango, contemporary and so on. » Zouk can be danced without partners actually touching, or in a close embrace and leaves a lot of room for interpertation and improvisation. All of these elements combine into a dance with freedom, connection and spontaneity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RYM6TS_StM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyAslYZY_W4 - Transportation - » Public transport: From Amsterdam Central station take tram 26 to Kattenburgerstraat (2 stops/4 min) or walk (25 min). » By car: * Streets around Odessa & Parkeergarage de Loodsen: 3 euro's per hour * Cruquiuseiland: 3 euro's till 21.00 free parking after (15 min walk).