Triad Zouk is co-hosted and organized by Andrew, a collaborator at Triad Social Dance, and Julia. Triad Zouk hosts zouk dance classes, socials, and bootcamps. We offer Monday class series, usually for 3-5 weeks in a row. Check out the Triad Zouk facebook page for the upcoming schedule.
What is Zouk?
Zouk is a beautiful partner dance originating in Brazil, but has expanded to be a truly international dance. It’s often danced to a wide range of modern music. Check out this Zouk Spotify playlist for some examples!
Zouk dance can incorporate a wide range of creativity and connection, with influences from and similarities with Samba, Salsa, Bachata, Modern, Kizomba, Ballet and more! Zouk allow for both open connection, closed position, close embrace, and even “wifi” where partners dance without touching using visual cues. The footwork is easy and flowy, with the basics using a slow-quick-quick rhythm to medium-tempo music. Types of movements can include turns, spins, cuddles, head movements, ochos, counterbalance, laterals, yo-yos, and more!
Where to dance Zouk in the Triad
In addition to Triad Zouk classes & socials, Triad Social Dance includes zouk in our class rotation, and zouk music in our social dance playlists for Latin Dance Tuesdays @ East of Texas.
Venue & Directions
Triad Zouk’s Monday classes & socials are held at Arts for Art’s Sake (AFAS), 630 N Liberty St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. When parking, please pay attention to parking signs – some nearby lots and spaces require payment, and where cameras are used, ticketing is automatic.
Enter via the door off of 7th St W. It’s behind the low brick wall:
Get inspired
Here are some awesome videos and other resources that show the wide range of zouk dance:
- Zouk Conexao Atlanta youtube channel
- ZoukHeat DC youtube channel
- Elevation Zouk youtube channel
- Zouk Moves youtube channel (short videos showing different zouk moves)
- AmoZouk blog: foundational moves of zouk (with gifs)
- Zoukology – articles, calendars, and more
Zouk dancing beyond the Triad
In North Carolina, there are 3 other communities that host regular zouk dance events:
- RDU Zouk in the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill)
- Crown Zouk Charlotte
- Infinity Zouk Asheville
Other regional zouk dance communities include:
- Zouk-umi in Roanoke, VA
- Charlottesville Zouk in VA
- RVA Zouk Movement, Richmond VA
- District Zouk in Washington DC
- Zouk Conexao in Atlanta, GA
Annual Zouk dance festivals include:
- Interfusion in Arlington VA, typically January or February
- ZoukHeat in Washington DC, typically in April
- NC Zoukfest in Raleigh/Durham, typically in September
- Zouk Conexao Festival in Atlanta GA, typically in October
There are often discount codes that can save you money on your tickets. Additionally, local and regional dancers often coordinate carpools, airbnbs, or hotel room shares to help make dance weekends more affordable. Connect with us (and attend our events!) to find out more.
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