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What is Brazilian Zouk?

Zouk is a group of closely related dance styles based on or evolved from the lambada dance style and is typically danced to zouk music or other music containing the zouk beat. The name Brazilian Zouk is used to distinguish the dance from the Caribbean Zouk dance style, which is historically related to, but very different…

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What is Samba de Gafieira?

Samba de Gafieira (also called Gafieira) is a partner dance to the Brazilian samba musical rhythms and must be distinguished from the ballroom Samba, danced in International Latin and American Rhythm ballroom dance styles. It appeared in the 1940s and it gets its name from the Gafieira – popular urban nightclubs of Rio de Janeiro…

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AWESOME NEWS!!!!! The Brazilian Zouk Immersion Program by FREDDY & ANDRESSA 2020 is going to be unique! For the first time with special guests: Val & Vanessa and Karina Batista (DJ Kakah). You can't miss this 30 hours intensive program! Special labs designed for developing a deeper and clear understanding into the Zouk techniques and concepts. Registrations will be open on Friday 13.08 at 23:00 o'clock (Helsinki time). According to the previous editions, the tickets got sold out in 15 minutes, so it's recommended to act fast to guarantee yours since the places are limited!! We are so excited for the next Summer!!! Save the dates: From 6th to 10th of June 2020 😉☀️ #zoukimmersionprogram #tanssikouluhdc #brazilianzouk #freddyandandressa #brasilialainentanssi #latindance #paritanssi #socialdance #zoukbrasileiro #helsinkidancecentral #learnwithus #dancewithus #joinus #followus

Let's get Samba de Gafieira started in this Autumn Season! FREDDY & ANDRESSA will be running a 6 weeks block course of Samba de Gafieira this Fall at HDC! Join us and discover how much fun is to dance Samba de Gafieira!! You will fall in love for it!!! Tuesdays: 18:00 – 19:00 Period: 3rd of Sep – 8th of Oct (6 weeks). Investment: 6 Weeks Block: 80€ (Registration needed). Single class: 15€ (Payment in cash or card upon arrival). Special discount for students already enrolled in a Zouk course for the entire season: 65€ (Registration needed). Register by sending us an e-mail to info@riozoukstyle.com with the following details: - Full name: - Lead or Follow? - Already a Zouk Students (Complete Season)? After we reach the minimum number of registrations to confirm the course, we'll get back in touch with the payment details. We hope to you all dancing Samba de Gafieira this season! Xoxo @freddyandandressa #sambadegafieira #sambahelsinki #sambainfinland #helsinkidancecentral #tanssikoulu #tanssikouluhdc #paritanssi #samba #letsdance #tanssi #brasilialainentanssi

ALL BRAZILIAN ZOUK COURSES WITH DISCOUNTS UP TO 40€ THIS AUTUMN SEASON! Make sure to register until Juhannus 22.06 and guarantee your discount! #bepartofhdcfamily #helsinkidancecentral #brazilianzouk #paritanssi #tanssikouluhdc #tanssi #dance #braziliandance #zoukhelsinki #joinus #dancewithus #freddyandandressa

TODAY OFFICIALLY STARTS THE HELSINKI ZOUK FESTIVAL! You still can grab your full pass and join us! Party tickets also available at the door. #helsinkizoukfestival #freddyandandressa #helsinkidancecentral #tanssikouluhdc #paritanssi #socialdance #dancewithus

We are so happy with the result from the Zouk Summer Course! Thanks to all the students, from Finland and from abroad, for sharing this week with us and being such a great group! A few ones had already left and couldn’t be in the picture. Hope to see you all as part of our Zouk Family from now on! With much love... Freddy & Andressa 😍🇧🇷🇫🇮 www.helsinkidancecentral.com #zouksummercourse @freddyandandressa #badassbasic #makingtheworlddance #brazilianzouk #zoukfoundation #fundamentals #tanssikouluhdc #helsinkidancecentral #paritanssi #tanssikoulu @freddymarinho @dessazouk #dancewithus #jointhefamily #zoukhelsinki #zoukinfinland

The Summer is coming and nothing better than welcoming it with an Intensive Zouk Summer Course and learn it from the World Renowned Zouk Instructors FREDDY & ANDRESSA. If you have been waiting for a chance to experience this amazing dance, this is your moment!!! Come and try out Brazilian Zouk, you'll fall in love for it! You don't need to bring a partner, the couples will often rotate during the classes. Workshops schedule: 27th - 31st of May: Everyday from 18:00 to 19:30 18:00 - 19:00 (1 hour Instructed class) 19:00 - 19:30 (30 min Free Practice) The level of the workshops is for newcomers, with zero experience and of course for people that wish to refine their basics. Make sure you save the dates in your calendar and don’t miss this unique opportunity to get started in Brazilian Zouk!! Places are limited so, we suggest to register quickly. Sales Prices (Limited time offer): Single pass: 70€ Couple pass: 130€ Places still available on: www.helsinkidancecentral.com #brazilianzouk #zoukhelsinki #freddyandandressa #helsinkidancecentral #paritanssi #tanssikoulu #hdc #tanssikouluhdc #zoukinfinland #zouksummercourse #tanssistudio

(Finnish below) IT’S TOMORROW!!! SUNDAY 28.04 This three hour workshop is for complete beginners who want to learn Brazilian zouk from the start. It's also ideal for dancers who want to refresh and polish their fundamentals. We will go through the basic movements of zouk and practice leading and following technique. Previous dance experience is not needed. You can come without own partner since we will rotate partners during the workshop, there is a discount for couple registrations though. After the workshop, there is Zouk social dancing at the same place from 18:00 to 20:00, workshop attendants are welcome to join it for free! Welcome! https://helsinkidancecentral.com/about/upcoming-events/zoukfirststeps/ _____________________________________ Registrations: Single = 30€ Couple = 50€ At the door upon arrival = 35€ (Single) / 55€ (Couple) _____________________________________ Kolmetuntinen workshop on tarkoitettu kaikille, jotka haluavat tutustua zoukiin alusta lähtien. Et tarvitse aiempaa tanssikokemusta etkä omaa paria (tunneilla vaihdetaan pareja). Workshop sopii hyvin myös kokeneemmille tanssijoille, jotka haluavat kerrata perusteita ja puhdistaa perustekniikkaansa. Workshopissa käydään läpi zoukin perusliikkeitä ja -kuvioita sekä harjoitellaan viemistä ja seuraamista. Samassa paikassa on zouk-sosiaalitanssia 18:00-20:00, tervetuloa mukaan! Tämän workshopin käyneet pääsevät ilmaiseksi. Tervetuloa! https://helsinkidancecentral.com/about/upcoming-events/zoukfirststeps/ #helsinkidancecentral #tanssikoulu #hdc #tanssikouluhdc #paritanssi #socialdance #brazilinzouk #zoukinfinland #zoukhelsinki #freddyandandressa #dancewithus #tervetuloa #welcome

Don’t miss it this Sunday 14.04!!! Workshop with @dessazouk (Andressa Castelhano) dedicated for the Follower’s need in social dance, mainly focused on Brazilian Zouk. Registrations open at: www.helsinkidancecentral.com #socialdance #lead #leader #workshop #helsinkidancecentral #hdc #tanssikoulu #leadandfollow #followthelead #dancewithus #followus

Don’t miss it this Sunday 7.04!!! Workshop with @freddymarinho dedicated for the Leader’s need in social dance, mainly focused on Brazilian Zouk. Registrations open at: www.helsinkidancecentral.com #socialdance #lead #leader #workshop #helsinkidancecentral #hdc #tanssikoulu #leadandfollow #followmylead #dancewithus #followus

Upcoming Events

Madrid Zouk & Bachata Congress 20/09/2019 at 09:00 – 23/09/2019 at 10:00
West Coast Swing 23/09/2019 at 19:00 – 20:00 Drop-in with Edson Modesto
Samba de Gafieira 24/09/2019 at 18:00 – 19:00 Freddy & Andressa

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