Head Movements Open (zouk & bachata B+)
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๐บ Vahur
Vahur has significantly contributed to the Estonian Zouk scene since 2017 as one of its pioneers. My journey into the dance world began in 2015, when I discovered Latin dances (salsa, bachata, kizomba). I used to study martial arts and music for over ten years. Zouk won my heart 2 years later. After travelling around Europe´s numerous dance festivals and workshops under renowned Zouk instructors, he finds that Zouk has offered the most powerful dance experiences both in terms of connecting with my partner and feeling in his body. What made his mission to development the Zouk community also in Estonia!
๐Triin
Triin’s life full of dance started in the kindergarten - since then she never stopped. She has discovered ballet, acrobatics, Estonian folk dance Contemporary, Jazz and various modern dance techniques. But discovered her real passion, Latin Social dances in 2015. She started with Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba, when later, in 2019, discovered Zouk - her true love.
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The art of head movements - recipe
During these 2 months you will be delving into different head movements techniques. Discovering variations and combining them. The class guides you through different tool to make head movements safe and functional. Head movements techniques covered:
- Linear
- Circular
- Frango Assado / rotisserie
- Dives / Avions
- Tornado
- Toalha
- Cambres & Chicotes
- Passive
- Active
- Tilted* (Deep dive at the Head Movement Bootcamp, Star Wars party - May 3rd )
- Bate Cabelo
- Golfinho
- Travelling vs stationary head movements
- Creating infinite Head Movements yourself
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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.
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 surprised me most was how flowing and free this dance is. When I first came to a Zouk class, it felt like diving head-first into unknown waters. I had to somewhat throw away what I had learned before and focus on constant flow. Zouk opened a completely new dimension in dance - like communication between bodies without words! It gave dance a certain depth and charm that I hadn't experienced with other dances. Don't think about it for too long! For someone who values beauty, emotionality, and free self-expression in dancing, Zouk could offer lots of joy in discovery and personal growth. At first, the dance might seem unfamiliar, unusual, or even complicated. It's enough if you're open to this experience - you won't be alone because our community is extremely supportive and warm. I feel like I've found another home and a dear Zouk family to always come back to!
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
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