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ZOUK CLASSES AT VMAC

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ZOUK CLASSES

ABOUT  BRAZILIAN ZOUK

Brazilian Zouk with Deblin & Chris
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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.

Stay Social With Us!


​Instagram: 
​https://www.instagram.com/portlandzouk/


Facebook Community Chat: https://m.me/j/AbbVspUrDqwDO9au/

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​Facebook Community Group:
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 www.facebook.com/groups/pdxbrazilianzouk/

ZOUK PROGRAM AT VMAC

We highly encourage all students new to VMAC to take these classes from level 1 Beginners, even if they have been social dancing before or taken classes at other studios, to get familiar with our studios, teaching style, vocabulary, our VMAC culture and community.

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OPEN-LEVEL CLASS
Open Level classes teach fun movements and sequences and have a wide variety of movements. There is less focus on overall Zouk technique and how the dance is structured (join us on Monday for those classes!) and more focus on building the dance around fun sequences! 

Pre-requisites:
  • At least one month of Level 1 Zouk Required or strong understanding of Basico, Lateral, Viradinha, Simple Turn and Direction Changes.  
  • Not appropriate for people learning Zouk for the first time! 
  • Bring comfortable shoes and a positive attitude!

Friday 8:30pm - 9:30pm
followed by 30 minute practica
with Deblin & Chris

Location:
Studio E by VMAC
1901 SE Grand Ave.
Parking available!

Pass:
  • Drop in for $15 or punch cards
  • No "unit" monthly passes
  • All sales final, no refunds

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​ZOUK 1 BEGINNERS
Consists of 3 one-month units: 1a, 1b, and 1c.
(They don't need to be taken in alphabetical order, but all 3 need to be completed to be fully prepared for Level 2. They're all good for beginners!)

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. 

Mondays 6:30pm - 7:30pm
with Deblin & Chris

Pass depends on the month...
  • Some months have 4 Mondays and others 5 Mondays. $60 for months with 4 calendar weeks. $70 for months with 5 calendar weeks.
  • For November/December we do a 2-month unit with 6 Mondays, and close during Holidays.
  • NO DROP IN PASSES! Each student must pay for entire month-long unit.
  • All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.

Requirements:
  • No prerequisites. Beginners level.
  • ​Bring comfortable clothes and a smile!​
  • No partner needed. All students rotate around.

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ZOUK 2 BEYOND BEGINNERS
Consists of 6 one-month units: 2a-2f. Can be taken in any order but all 6 need to be completed to be fully prepared for Level 3.

The class will teach students fundamental movements utilized in Brazilian Zouk. These movements are the most common movements found in Zouk with a emphasis on connection, frame and timing. 

Mondays 7:30pm - 8:30pm
with Deblin & Chris

Pass depends on the month...
  • Some months have 4 Mondays  and others 5 Mondays. $60 for months with 4 calendar weeks. $70 for months with 5 calendar weeks.
  • For November/December we do a 2-month unit with 7 Mondays, and close during Holidays. 
  • NO DROP IN PASSES! Each student must pay for entire month-long unit.
  • All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.

Requirements:
All 3 units of level 1 must be taken (1A, 1B, and 1C). Not needed to be taken in alphabetical order, but all 3 must be taken at some point before registering for level 2.
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​​ZOUK 3 INTERMEDIATE
Intensive 3-month Program
by Audition / Invite Only


The intensive is a 3-month commitment that includes level 2 and the 8:30PM intensive class. There are 2 units (3a and 3b), 3 months each. Both units must be completed to be fully prepared for Intro to Head Motion.
 
Closed to the public - must be approved before taking this intensive.

Mondays
7:30pm - 8:30pm (level 2 mandatory and included in pass)
and
8:30pm - 9:30pm (exclusive to you!)

Requirements:
All 6 units of level 2 (2a-2f) must be finished and/or audition.

Pass:
$345 for approx. 26 hours of training, paid $115 per month.

NO DROP IN PASSES! Each student must pay for entire 3-month unit.
All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.


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INTRO TO HEAD MOTION PROGRAM
3-Month Intensive Program
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Closed to the public - must be approved before taking this intensive.

The intensive is a 3-month commitment that includes level 3 and Intro to Head Movement Class.
This introductory class gives an overview of Circular Head Motion, Roasted Chicken, Chicote & Traveling Tilted Turns. After three months you may choose to audition for the advanced head motion classes. 

Mondays 8:30-9:30 pm (60min class)
and
​Wednesdays
7:30-9pm (90min class)
with Deblin & Chris

Pass:
$405 for approx. 32 sessions hours of training, paid $135 per month.

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INTERMEDIATE HEAD MOTION SERIES
3-Month Intensive Program
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Closed to the public - must be approved before taking this intensive.

There are 3 units (HMa, HMb, HMc), 3 months each. Units are not consecutive. You may join after being approved through the Intro to Head Motion Program. 

These monthly progressive course focuses on the foundations and variations of head movement in Zouk.
Unit A: Balao Synced, Unysnced, Reverse, Variations, Roasted Chickens Forward & Reverse & more
Unit B: Chicote, Side Chicote, & Variations
Unit C: Tilted Turns on the Spot & Traveling, Variations

Mondays 8:30-9:30 pm (60min class)
and
​Wednesdays
6-7:30pm (90min class)
with Deblin & Chris

Pass:
$405 for approx. 32 hours of training, paid $135 per month.

NO DROP IN PASSES! Each student must pay for entire 3-month unit.
All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ZOUK CLASSES

PRIVATE LESSONS

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Private Zouk Lessons are also available with Deblin or Chris.
More information is on our Private Lessons Page.


CONTACT US

971-266-3935
(business hours)

info@vmacpdx.com
(off hours)

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LOCATION

Studio E by VMAC 1901 SE Grand Ave
Studio E:

1901 SE Grand Ave
inside Casabella Granite building

Parking available:
Weeknights after 4pm
Weekends all day

We're currently only at Studio E
while we finish renovating our 'Forever' Home


ABOUT

Our mission is to provide the residents of Portland Oregon
with a wide variety of the highest quality
movement arts classes
all in one location.  

Our vision is to become a gathering place
for our community, spreading the values of
health, longevity, and inner peace, and happiness.

Vitalidad means vitality and longevity in Spanish
and is the theme of our movement center,
we aim to improve people's lives
and improve our community.
This business is more than just a dance studio;
it is a movement arts center
offering classes in many types of dance, and fitness.
It is also involved in community outreach activities;
partnering up with non-profit groups
​to achieve common goals of improving our community.

- VMAC
  • Home
  • Classes, Workshops, Socials
    • Weekly Class Schedule
    • Partner Dances >
      • Bachata
      • Brazilian Zouk
      • Casino "Cuban Salsa"
      • Salsa
    • Solo Dances >
      • Bellydance
      • Breaking
      • Twerk
      • Vogue
    • Special Workshops
    • Dance Socials
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  • Pricing, Policies, FAQs
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    • Private Lessons Info
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  • Shop VMAC
    • VMAC Gift Cards
    • Apparel
    • Shoes
    • Online Videos >
      • Pachanga!
      • Salsa Follows Styling
      • Salsa Turns & Spins