Zouk Classes at the Yamhill location on Wednesdays!
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Brazilian Zouk - Deblin McKnight & Joe Ferreira
Brazilian Zouk is a contagious, elegant and sexy dance that expresses joy, freedom and harmony, examples of Brazilian cultural expression. The class is geared toward students with little or no Zouk training and will introduce its traditional and contemporary styles and roots. The goal is to create a welcoming and fun environment where students of all abilities and experience can enjoy Zouk in its various forms, and develop their skills while having fun and a great time dancing. ***No Partner Necessary, Partner Rotation Required** Wednesdays at VMAC || 116 SE Yamhill St ** NEW PROGRAM BEGINNING JANUARY, 2020** Levle 1 6:30 pm (Progressive Cycle, 1 Month) The class is geared toward students with little or no Zouk training and will introduce its traditional and contemporary styles and roots. The goal is to create a welcoming and fun environment where students of all abilities and experience can enjoy Zouk in its various forms, and develop their skills while having fun and a great time dancing. This course is required to take at least 2-3 cycles before moving up to Level 2. Auditions to Level 2: If you are ready to audition to pass to Level 2 a sticker will be provided to you. During the class the instructors will observe you and other students to confirm that you are ready to pass to Level 2. You will be sent an email confirmation and registered for Level 2. Beginner Zouk Practica 7:30 pm Practica session for registered class students to develop learned elements in the beginner class. This is a complimentary practica hosted by Zouk students in the community. Level 2 7:30 pm (Progressive Cycle, 2 Months) Program Start Dates: 01/08, 03/04, 05/06, 07/01, 09/02, 12/02. The class will teach students fundamental movements utilized in Brazilian Zouk. This cycle is 2 months long and pre-registration is REQUIRED (You will be charged for the whole 2-month cycle.) These movements are the most common movements found in Zouk with a emphasis on connection, frame and timing. Most students will need to repeat this cycle 2-3 times in order to fully grasp the content presented herein. Graduating to Level 3 is permitted via a private lesson testing. Auditions to Level 3: Auditions for Level 3 will be held at 8:30 PM. You will be tested by dancing in pairs and with the instructors. Must demonstrate competency in all movements and concepts covered in Level 2. Timing, posture and frame are mandatory. Leads must be able to lead all movements in Level 2 in one song duration, including movements in Level 1. Follows must accurately follow all movements led without rushing through movements, maintain your timing and moving with your lead. Zouk Social 8:30 pm ($5.00 drop in or free with class registration) One hour social to put to practice what you've learned! Free to everyone who purchased a class or $5.00 for those joining with no registration! Level 3 8:30 pm (Progressive Cycle, 2 Months) Program Start Dates: 01/08, 03/04, 05/06, 07/01, 09/02, 12/02. **Level 3 Program Start date of March 4th will only happen if 10 students are pre-approved and pre-registered. This 2 month progressive course focuses on variations of movements taught in Level 2. This course also introduces the beginning of head movement and it's application in close and open embrace. Most students will need to repeat this course twice in order to fully grasp the content presented herein. Graduating to Level 4 is permitted via a private lesson testing. Instructors: Deblin McKnight & Joe Ferreira Drop-in rate is $15 per class, for package prices visit the Pricing tab |
Level 4 || 9:30 pm (Progressive Cycle, 2 Months)
Program Start Dates: 01/08, 03/04, 05/06, 07/01, 09/02, 12/02. **Level 4 Program Start date of May 6th will only happen if 10 students are pre-approved and pre-registered. This 2 month progressive course focuses on variations of movements taught in Level 3. This course is heavily focused on head movement entries and exits, advanced dance movements such as counter balance, roasted chicken, and more. Most students will need to repeat this course twice in order to fully grasp the content presented herein. Graduating to Level 5 is permitted via a private lesson testing. |
