Zouk Co-creation & flow (B/C)
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International guest teachers from Brazil π§π·
π§π· Pat Géa is a Brazilian Zouk professional from Brazil, with more than 10 years of teaching experience and an impressive career, with vast knowledge in different techniques and styles, giving classes throughout Brazil and Europe in over 30 different cities. Pat is the embodiment of presence, confidence, technique, and freedom.
On the dance floor, she is known for her fluid, connected, and creative dance when she follows, and her comfortable, precise and musical dance when she leads. Her authentic and adaptable style of dancing has led her to win awards as a leader and follower at BZDC. In the classroom, she is known for her clear and precise explanation for both roles, using her unique methodology.
π§π· Gabs Sena is a Brazilian Zouk teacher and dancer, known for his work focusing on creativity, body expression and fluid movement. He began his studies in various ballroom dances such as Samba de Gafieira, Bolero, and Forró.
With experience also in urban dance, he brings a unique approach to Zouk, combining the fundamentals of street dance with the traditional foundations of Zouk. This fusion provides students not only with technique and musicality, but also with confidence, self-identity, and authentic expression in dance.
With this experience, Gabs has been invited to teach classes and workshops at congress and events in Brazil, cementing his
reputation as one of the new leaders in creativity and style in Zouk.
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Discover Co-creation Methodology by Pat Gea
π Co-creation Methodology by Pat Gea.
π Experience embodiment of presence, confidence, technique, and freedom.
π Learn to build fluid, connected, creative dance.
π Delve into comfortable, precise and musical dance techniques.
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What People Say
I started with two courses at once and there was so much to learn even at the basic level - I discovered many new and fundamentally important things that are also relevant for other dance styles. When starting partner dancing, I would definitely recommend zouk because firstly, it gives you a strong technical foundation (also for other dances); secondly, zouk has a very friendly and supportive community, with whom it's great to start and discover together. Thirdly - and this might be the most important - zouk allows you to search for and find new ways to express yourself in dance, to do it together in a very special atmosphere.
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I just found the style interesting-looking and I had some friends who were doing it. Zouk feels very satisfying to dance - the dynamics and tension feels very different from any other social dance. There's much more air, many pauses and dynamics changes that create an experience that is always new. You can never really get bored as soon as you get in the flow with someone. I would say my favorite thing is the flow and connection for sure. I like how the scene is small and family-like. Also I like that in Zouk it is considered polite to dance multiple dances in a row with one partner - it allows you to build connection. It definitely improved my balance and coordination with dancing Zouk
I was at the practice party after taking only two classes and it was very enjoyable. The community was super welcoming. Zouk allows you to express so many different emotions, since the music is so very different. You get confident with bouncy r'n'b moves as well as sensual flowy elements like head movements or body rolls. Zouk is not as hard as it might look. Learn basic step and come to the party! You will always find someone there to practice your basic step with
The rhythm of Zouk, which at first felt uncomfortable, quickly became my main dancing rhythm. I've started to feel and enjoy the dynamics of leading and following. The Zouk community in Estonia is quite small and might seem exclusive at first glance, but actually, people are very friendly and gladly welcome all beginners to the dance floor. Just a few classes are enough to reach a level where you can enjoyably spend time at socials.
What to expect after trial class
π The class takes place on weekly basis July - August on Thursdays.
π The class is designed for improver to advanced dancers.
π Zouk foundations expected.
π Followers β solo registration closed for better balance. Followers, you are welcome to join the class β
as a couple (leader & follower).
Thank you for your registration. We are looking forward to seeing you in our studio!