NOV/DEC 2022 UPDATE:
Nov/Dec "Unit" Classes on Mondays are sold out.
Drop-in classes on Thursday are available.
JANUARY 2023 UPDATE:
Classes are moving to Studio E
1901 SE Grand Ave.
Nov/Dec "Unit" Classes on Mondays are sold out.
Drop-in classes on Thursday are available.
JANUARY 2023 UPDATE:
Classes are moving to Studio E
1901 SE Grand Ave.
ABOUT BRAZILIAN ZOUK
Brazilian Zouk with Deblin & Chris
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.
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.
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:
Thursdays 8:30pm - 9:30pm
with Deblin & Chris
Location:
Studio E by VMAC (10 blocks away from main studio)
1901 SE Grand Ave.
Parking available!
Pass:
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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...
Requirements:
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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...
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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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:
- Suggested at least one month of Zouk, though not required
- Bring comfortable shoes and a smile!
Thursdays 8:30pm - 9:30pm
with Deblin & Chris
Location:
Studio E by VMAC (10 blocks away from main studio)
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
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 6-7:30pm (90min class)
with Deblin & Chris
Pass:
$405 for approx. 32 sessions hours of training, paid $135 per month.
INTERMEDIATE HEAD MOTION SERIES
3-Month Intensive Program
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 7:30-9pm (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.
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
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 6-7:30pm (90min class)
with Deblin & Chris
Pass:
$405 for approx. 32 sessions hours of training, paid $135 per month.
INTERMEDIATE HEAD MOTION SERIES
3-Month Intensive Program
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 7:30-9pm (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.
SOCIALS
✔ 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month:
VMAC Social (Zouk, Salsa, and Bachata)
7pm-10pm
$10
Open-level Zouk class at 6pm
Location: VMAC 116 SE Yamhill St. Street parking only.
✔ 2nd Friday of every month:
Zouk-exclusive Social
9PM - ??? $10
No class
Location: Studio E by VMAC 1901 SE Grand Ave. Parking available!
VMAC Social (Zouk, Salsa, and Bachata)
7pm-10pm
$10
Open-level Zouk class at 6pm
Location: VMAC 116 SE Yamhill St. Street parking only.
✔ 2nd Friday of every month:
Zouk-exclusive Social
9PM - ??? $10
No class
Location: Studio E by VMAC 1901 SE Grand Ave. Parking available!
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private Zouk Lessons are also available with Deblin or Chris.
More information is on our "Private Lessons" Page.
More information is on our "Private Lessons" Page.
