Mafie Zouker, (Brazilain) International DJ & Teacher is coming to Christchurch from NY, If you are from out of town (CHCH), or even overseas, this event is not to be missed. Read more on his bio below..
1] Fundamentals of Neo Zouk - Level 1
The Fundamentals workshop is perfect for newcomers to Neo Zouk, solidifying skills by developing strong technique and importantly, smooth style.
2] Neo Zouk Philosophy and Turn Patterns - Level 2
This workshop offers an insight into the essentials of Neo Zouk, the ways to make you feel and look good on the dance floor.
3] Musical Breaks in Neo Zouk – Level 2
Fitting the dance of Neo Zouk to the music of zouk being played… the aim is to relate the dance to the music's rhythm, melody, and mood - Neo Zouk Musicality.
4]Neo Zouk - Exploring Circular and Continuous Movements - Level 3
Learn the floor craft behind travelling around the dance floor with your partner in the dynamic Neo Zouk way. Incorporate changes of direction while maintaining flow.
ZOUK LEVELS:
Level One – you’re on your way
A minimum requirement for these workshops is knowledge of the basic step & movement, as well as basic knowledge in dancing with a partner. These workshops are not designed for the absolute beginner.
Level two: you know the ropes
For dancers with a solid grasp of basic moves, the ability to change direction and execute turn patterns easily. A basic understanding of high cambres and basic boneca will be helpful for zouk lambada workshops.
Level three: guaranteed to challenge!
Dancers should be proficient in connecting complex movements, and have a high level of leading or following skills. For zouk lambada workshops we recommend dancers are comfortable with high, medium & low cambres, boneca & variations of boneca.
Open: Everyone welcome!
Open workshops are for everyone, and a basic dance background is recommended. Open level workshops are in dance styles that are new and will be at a level everyone is able to try.
Prices:
Door Sales - 1 x $20; 2 x $35; 3 x $55; 4 x $75; Party - $10
Pre-registration - $75 (4 workshops + party)
Location: Cashmere Club (50 Colombo St)
Private Lessons
Private classes will be charged at $120/hour for an individual and $150/hour for a couple. Please add $50 to each price should the student/s want both Mafie and Juanita conducting the private lesson. Please contact us directly to book your private lesson with Mafie Zouker. petera@worldsalsatours.com
Mafie Zouker Bio
Only few people manifest in such a way in zouk as Mafie: as an owner of the Neozouk and Zouk Night Love, in cooperation with some other Dj´s, as a dancer, as a teacher, as a promoter and as a dj. Also he was the creator of one of the biggest parties of zouk in Brasil, The Zouk Fantasy, which in 2005 brought approximately thousand people to the Nikity City. His style of zouk is very unique, which yielded him lots of pupils. And many ladies who want to dance at his parties! But his main talent is - still - the great sense of music he has! Those who haven’t heard the remixes of Mafie yet are those who never have danced zouk! For those who don't know, little Marco (for some..) started to dance “danca de salao” when he was only twelve years old, and had met zouk for the first time one year later at a party! During that time, La vie en rose was the catalyser. From that moment on, it was only a matter of time to observe Adílio dancing and to perceive that, as he himself quoted: “zouk as a dance and as music can be limitless.” As all good artists with their own special visions, Mafie was not contented with the existed music only and decided to create a very unique style. The music of “Neozouk” is capable to let a person feel every detail of it without solely depending on its beats or marks, and yes, in the ambiance and the sensations this style of music can offer! Mafie Zouker is -no doubt- a very talented artist with immense opportunities. Without him zouk would not be the same as it has become! Obrigado, Mafie!!
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