Zouk16 at Future Zouk Chicago Congress 2019

After exciting stops in LA, DC, Chicago, and Playa Del Carmen in 2018, Zouk16 comes to back to Chicago for a second year! Sign up now, as spots are limited → http://www.smarturl.it/FutureZoukSummer19 About Zouk16 Zouk 16 is a tournament where the top 16 couples (from a preliminary if applicable) who enter the contest dance head to head and judges decide IMMEDIATELY who progresses and who goes out. The competition model was originally developed by the Swing 16 tournament created in the West Coast Swing community, and it emphasizes a fun, affordable, and dynamic experience for participants at every skill level. Watch last year 👉 RULES Prelims(when applicable): ★ Open levels, anyone can enter. ★ You are paired at random with ONE partner and dance three songs. You are judged as a couple. ★ Top 16 scoring couples go to finals ★ Can compete as lead or follow ★ Entry Fee Finals: ★ If from a preliminary - Partnerships are randomized and a combined ranking is given, so if the best follower is paired with the 16th leader, they will get a combined score that might be the same as if the middle of the pack leader and follower is paired up. ★ If without a preliminary (only 16 leads/follows enter) - the pairs are randomized ★ These combined couple scores are then seeded and the elimination bracket is set up. ★ Couples then dance head to head for glory, for cash, and possibly event passes All the partnering randomization is done behind the scenes - finalists are called out to the floor with their partner.! Goals for the tour * Affordable for everyone to enter (Novice to Professional) * Format that is luck of the draw that gives everyone a chance to succeed * Prize money at each event * Anyone can win! * Free Event passes from all participating events to the winners * HAVE FUN!!!!! Zouk16 Tournament Chair & Questions: Niko Salgado Event Director: Jacob S. Heiss About Future Zouk Just Jacob Ventures, LLC proudly presents: FUTURE ZOUK CHICAGO CONGRESS 2019 TICKETS → http://www.smarturl.it/FutureZoukSummer19 CONFIRMED BRAZILIAN ZOUK INSTRUCTORS + Paulo Victor & Luisa Teston (São Paulo, BRA) + Clinton and Cristi (Rio de Janeiro / LA) + Dae Vee Bae Dian & Natalia Bonafin (Toronto, CAN) + Fernando E Weber & Stina Lisa (Iowa City, IA) + Charles Espinoza (Rio de Janeiro / NYC) + Gui Prada (Rio de Janeiro / DC) + Gustavo Martins (Rio de Janeiro / Nashville) + Brad Meccia (Knoxville, TN) + Niko Salgado (Minneapolis, MN) + Anastasia Maximilian (Denver, CO) + Parker Amsel (Cleveland, OH) + Crystal Bedford (Columbus, OH) + Terrisa Widener (Washington DC) + Sydney Charisse (NYC) + Emi Murata Ferguson (Atlanta, GA) + Nicole Gómez (Ann Arbor, MI) + ??? (Londrina / Chicago) + ??? (Chicago, IL) + AND MORE.... CONFIRMED SENSUAL BACHATA / FUSION INSTRUCTORS + Jose Serrano & Mayah Sandock (Chicago, IL) + John Manego & Shiloh Cardenas (LA, CA) + Axel Montes & Priscilla Perez (Chicago, IL) + Angel Cruz & Megan Christine Hutsell (Chicago, IL) + JDX2 aka Jocelyn Meza & JD Rivera (Chicago, IL) + Dore Kalmar (Israel / NYC) + Crystal Bedford (Columbus, OH) + Anastasia Maximilian (Denver, CO) + ??? (Chicago, IL) + AND MORE... CONFIRMED DJs + Alex Salsa Zouk Bousgas (Sydney, AUS) + FreddyFresh LC (Chicago, IL) + Dravid Shiv (San Francisco, CA) + Dj Anthrax aka Valentino Alvarez (Chicago, IL) + Jessica Jamilla (Boston, MA) + Adrian Djac Cepeda (Chicago, IL) + DJ Web (Iowa City, IA) + Just Jacob (Chicago, IL) + ??? (Chicago, IL) + AND MORE... FEATURING + Top artists and an excellent inner city location + Zouk Ballroom, Bachata Ballroom, Turn-Up / Chill-Out Room + Renata Peçanha USA zouk teacher training curriculum + Extensive beginner zouk curriculum + Extensive sensual bachata / fusion curriculum + Extensive DJ & Production curriculum + Multiple masterclass add-ons and choreo challenges + Jack & Jill comps, themed parties, performances + AND MORE... IN PARTNERSHIP WITH + The Refuge Foundation for the Arts + Brazilian Cultural Center of Chicago + ZenZouk NYC + Zouk Heat DC + The MOB - The Traveling Dancers Community + Latin Street Music & Dancing + AND MORE... TICKETS → http://www.smarturl.it/FutureZoukSummer19