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Enjoy an immersive Brazilian Zouk experience with professional instructors Gabriel De CB and Verity Rose! - All levels are welcome.
- Slip-sole shoes are recommended but not required.
- No partner is needed. Come solo or bring friends.
Location: IC Senior Center
(Enter the Senior Center from the Ground floor on E Washington St, then use the Stairs / Elevator to the 1st floor)
Schedule:
Doors open at 6:45pm.
7 pm-9 pm: Lesson & Social Dance
Social Dance Club Friday Lessons are FREE and open to public! Be sure to RSVP on Facebook and invite friends 💃🕺
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Brazilian Zouk emerged in Brazil in the late 1990s and has gained increasing popularity worldwide. It evolved from the partner dance known as Lambada. Over time, dancers have experimented and incorporated techniques from contemporary, ballet, hip-hop, and other social dance styles into Zouk, creating a diverse and dynamic dance community.
Brazilian Zouk can be danced to a wide range of music styles, such as R&B, pop, hip-hop, and contemporary, from lyrical songs without a beat to high-energy music with strong beats.
Known for its sensual and expressive movements, Brazilian Zouk allows dancers to convey emotions and storytelling through their dance. Its adaptability also allows dancers to explore new possibilities and push the boundaries of expression through movement and music.
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Instructor Highlights:
Gabriel (he/him) is a highly skilled and experienced artist with a diverse background in various movement styles. He began his journey 15 years ago with Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and quickly fell in love with tango, studying at one of the best schools in Rio de Janeiro. However, it was Brazilian Zouk that truly captured Gabriel's heart, and he began learning from Zouk founder, Renata Pecanha, at her school in Rio. Gabriel has been full time in Zouk for the last 5 years. He currently resides in Iowa City and travels weekly throughout the Midwest to teach in Iowa City, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Chicago. Aside from his love of dance, Gabriel is deeply committed to sharing his culture and heritage with his students as well as the beauty and depth of Brazilian Zouk. Whether you are a seasoned dancer or just starting out, Gabriel's enthusiasm and expertise make him a wonderful teacher and mentor.
Verity Rose (she/her) is originally from Seattle, WA, and fell in love with dance at age 3 at Gotta Dance Company, where she performed and competed in tap & ballet for 8 years. In 2019, Latin dancing became her passion, and Zouk fully captured her heart in November 2019. Verity celebrates taking 3rd in Novice J&J at Canada Zouk Congress 2023! She's studied with Bruno Miranda, Gui Prada, Gabriel de Carvalho, Bruna & Felipe, Elijah James, Kuna, Imaan, and Saulo. In Winter 2021, Verity became Director of Iowa Zouk, and then founded V Rose Productions in 2022. She loves Brazilian Zouk for the profound impact it’s had on her and she hopes to introduce Zouk to as many as possible across the Midwest and beyond as an artist, organizer, and community builder.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Iowa City Senior Center, 28 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States,Iowa City, Iowa
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