Breaking Out Of Gendered Roles At NYC Zouk Festival
It’s been 10 days since the last night of NYC Zouk Festival, but I’m still riding high. There was plenty to praise this event…
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Gendered Roles in Brazilian Zouk: an Interview with Bruno Galhardo
Bruno Galhardo is an internationally renowned and beloved Brazilian zouk dance instructor and performer. When I went to my first real zouk event, the…
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A brief history of Zouk – Part 2 of 2
Are Zouk and Brazilian Zouk the same thing? After it’s arrival in 1979, Zouk music has changed and evolved very quickly. Very few genres…
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A Brief History of Zouk – Part 1 of 2
Where did Zouk come from? Zouk has been around for about forty years. It’s a very new dance, however, it has influenced many other…
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Brazilian Zouk’s Development: an Interview with Larissa Thayane
Brazilian Zouk is a social dance that is relatively young and has been developing very rapidly. I have only recently entered the scene and…
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Los Angeles Dance Fusion Festival
Get ready for 4 days dance fusion! The LA Dance Fusion Festival brings together Bachata Sensual Fusion, Kizomba urban Fusion and Zouk Fusion. It…
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Review: Boston Brazilian Dance Festival 2016
Two weeks ago I attended the 3rd Annual Boston Brazilian Dance Festival, put on by Moves & Vibes. This festival caught my interest when…
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Review: White House Kizomba & Zouk Summit 2016
The White House Kizomba & Zouk Festival 2016: 3 days of workshops, 6 nights of parties, national and international instructors, dance performances, and a…
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5 Lies You’ve Been Told About Zouk
Zouk – such a terse little word, yet so tricky to unpack. We’re told it means “party” in French Creole, but what does it…
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