★ All are welcome to join the Level 1 Progressive Course! Lesson plans vary from month to month to cover the Brazilian Zouk essentials setting a solid foundation of the dance.

★ For Level 2, students are expected to have at least 3-5+ months of consistent Brazilian Zouk training. Students must pass a level assessment test & receive approval from the team of instructors to join Level 2 Progressive Course.

★ For Zouk University, students are expected to have at least 1-2+ years of Brazilian Zouk training. This is a training group that runs in 8-week series with more complex Brazilian zouk movements & drills that are catered to the current cohort.

★ 1 hr. 15 min. class + 15 min. practica with Level 2 students

★ In Level 1, you will develop a basic understanding of body awareness, proper weight shifting, rhythm & timing, and partner dance connection.

★ Over the course of 5 months, you will learn the Fundamental Brazilian Zouk steps such as Foundational Footwork (basic in place/side to side/forward and back), Viradinha, Lateral, Simple Turn, Gostosinho, Soltinho, Yo-yo, Bonus, etc.

★ After completing 5 months of the Level 1 Progressive Courses, you are eligible to test into Level 2.

★ 1 hr. 15 min. class + 15 min. practica with Level 1 students

★ Students must have completed all 5 Level 1 Foundations Courses (minimum 5 months training) and have passed the level placement test.

★ Students must show proficiency in the Level 1 Foundations including: Fundamental Brazilian Zouk steps such as Foundational Footwork (basic in place/side to side/forward and back), Viradinha, Lateral, Simple Turn, Gostosinho, Soltinho, Yo-yo, Bonus, etc.

★ Building upon the foundations listed above, Level 2 students are challenged with different variations, incorporating more body movement/undulations, styling, exploring musicality, and fine tuning technique and comfort in the partner dance.

★ 1.5-hours of weekly training building on all Zouk Foundations with a deeper dive into head movement, counter balances, tilted turns, musicality, creative expression, styling, choreography & more!

★Students must have at least 1+ years of Brazilian Zouk training and must show proficiency in the Level 1 & Level 2 Foundations including but not limited to the following:

★ Understanding and consistency in practice of body awareness, proper weight shifting, projection, torsion, control of rhythm & timing, adaptability of partner connection, clarity, spatial awareness, ability to redirect, various transitions between moves, etc.

★ Understanding and Implementation of many variations of fundamental Brazilian Zouk steps such as Viradinha, Lateral, Simple Turn, Gostosinho, Soltinho, Yo-yo, Bonus, Head Movement, etc.