Zouk Lambada dance classes are offered by Brazilian Dance Fusion. Zouk commonly showcases the female partner through use of her hair and display of her hip movement and leg extension.
Originating in the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the 1980’s; Zouk is a deeply soulful utilisation of body movement and partner to partner connection which has evolved from a traditional French Caribbean expression and has fused with Brazilian dance styles to form Zouk-Lambada; the style recently introduced to Australia.
Traditionally, Zouk is danced to various forms of French Caribbean, Portuguese Cape Verdean and other Zouk-like rhythmic music. Its versatility, however, lies in its ability to be interpreted through modern R&B, latin, Arabic, mainstream pop and soul-contemporary music all with the signature Zouk timing and rhythm. Because it fits naturally within multiple musical genres, Zouk can be danced to music that is slow or relatively quick, moody or joyful, celebratory or deeply sensual.
In Zouk, regardless of the music chosen, the focus of the dancers is on connection with their partner and fluidity of bodily movement. When danced well, Zouk often appears effortless, when in fact it is a highly disciplined and skilled form of dance that demands core stability, body control and artistic expression. Musicality is paramount; as is maintaining emotional, mental and physical synchronicity with your partner.
Zouk commonly showcases the female partner through use of her hair and display of her hip movement and leg extension. It should be danced smoothly and when presented correctly is mesmerizing in its celebration of sensuality, freedom and the beauty of human connection. Zouk is led not solely through the arms as in most other forms of partner dances but depends on hip-to-hip, leg, torso and even eye-to-eye connection of the partners.
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Brazilian zouk is a couple dance descended from lambada in Brazil. The name Brazilian zouk is used to distinguish the dance from the Caribbean zouk dance, which is historically related to, but very different from the lambada.
Zouk is originally from the Caribbean Islands with heavy influences from Brazil. Also known as Brazilian Zouk or Zouk Lambada, it’s characterised by a quick-quick-slow rhythm and a heart-beat like base line. It’s often remixed with R&B, Pop and Electronic music.
Zouk-Lambada is a flowing, graceful dance that reflects passion and connection between two partners. Originating in Brazil in the 1980s, this dance is characterised by hair flicks, flowing ‘wave’ motions and a smooth, elegant rhythm.
Learn fundamentals of upper body/ head movements in Zouk. Learn dance combos incorporating upper body movement and styling.
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