TIMETABLE & EVENTS
October 2023
TIMETABLE
Loads of incredible classes.
Monday
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Novice 2
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Taught by Oeslle and Sylvia - Starting Feb 7th
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Novice 3
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Taught by Oeslle and Sylvia
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Zouk Beginners Class
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Perfect if you are new - 16th May - 1st Aug!
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UKDC Assistant Team Training
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Assistant team building and training
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No classes on Monday
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Courses start in Feb
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Beginners Zouk Fast track Level 1 (8 week course) - Elephant & Castle
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Fast paced beginners course - Perfect for those who dance other styles (5th feb - 25th March).
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Zouk Fast Track Level 2 (8 Week Course) - Chalk Farm
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Our progressive Improvers course - (You must have completed Fast Track Level 1 or danced at least 3 months of Zouk) - 8th April - 10th June (Bank Hol breaks 6th May, 27th May) - 8 week course over 10 weeks.
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Drop-in Zouk Classes & Party Every Monday - Old Street
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Drop in to Floripa, Old Street, every Monday to our Beginners or intermediate classes between 7:30-8:30pm plus Social Zouk party till 11:45pm!
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March 13th & 27th - Free Zouk Party @ Bar Salsa, Temple
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Classes & Free Party in Bar Salsa, Temple - 7:30pm-Midnight!
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Zouk classes & Free Social @ Bar Salsa, Temple
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UKDC is now at Bar Salsa Temple twice a month! April 3rd & 24th
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Zouk Classes & Party Every Monday @ Bar Salsa, Temple.
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Beginners & Intermediate Classes from 7:40pm + Free Zouk Party!
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Zen Flow - Discover Your Conscious Connection
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6 Week Course - Mariya Dimitrova (4th April - 30th May)
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Lambada for Zoukers
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Introducing and playing with Lambada movements, timing and feeling - 6th - 27th June - Oeslle, Linda, Sylvia
Wednesday
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Zouk Beginners Class (Novice 1)
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Perfect if you are new - Starting Feb 9th!
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Zouk Fast Track Level 2
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Must complete Fast Track Level 1 or have 5 months of Zouk experience - Starting Feb 9th
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Zouk Beginners 6-week Fast Track Course (From Oct 20th)
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Learn 3 months of content in just 6 short weeks!
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Novice 2
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Minimum 4 months Zouk experience - 4th May - 20th July - Harry & Nina
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Zouk Fast Track Level 3 (8 Week Course)
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Must finish Level 2 or 6 months Zouk experience - May 4th - 22nd June - Pedrinho
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Free Open Day - 27th July - For Beginners!
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Our free open day class for beginners - Dance, enjoy & connect
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Zouk Level Up (12th,13th + 19th,20th)
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Intermediate/ Advance intensive
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Zouk Immersion (Level 1, Part A - Foundations & Variations) 8 weeks - Chalk Farm
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Part 1 of 4 Immersion courses; Foundations, Variations - (1 hr social from 9-10pm included) - 14th feb - 3rd April
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Matheus & Nina + Rau & Isa - The Fantastic 4
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An incredible opportunity to learn from 4 international artists - Every Tues & Wed between 11th & 26th Oct
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Zouk Beginners Fast track - Level 1 (8 week course)
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Fast paced beginners course - Perfect for those who dance other styles (8.2.23 - 29.3.23)
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Head Movements Course - Level 2 (8 weeks)
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Learn comfortably, correctly & safely - (5th April -24th May)
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KiZouk Wednesdays -Zouk & Urban Kiz - Holborn
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Zeyas Lounge, between Russell Square & Holborn - 2 Seperate Rooms - One Zouk/ One Urban Kiz - Classes and social.
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Zouk Immersion (Level 1, Part B - Structure & Adaptation - ) 8 weeks - Chalk Farm
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Part 2 of 4 Immersion courses - (1 hr social from 9-10pm included) - 10th April - 29th May
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Zouk Immersion (Level 2, Part C - Frame & Technique) 8 weeks - Chalk Farm
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Part 3 of 4 Immersion courses - (1 hr social from 9-10pm included) - 5th June - 24th July. Pedrinho, Nina & Harry
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Zouk Spotlight Series - Sept: Counter Balance - Oct: Head Movements
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Special course exploring different monthly themes - Sept (11th-2nd) : Counter Balance / Oct (9th-30th): Head Movements. Two 4 week courses combined together.
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Module 4 - Body Awareness & Head Movement - 8 weeks - Chalk Farm
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Discover the art of fluid head motions and body awareness, unleashing creativity and magic in your social dancing while deepening your connection with partners. This course is your gateway to unshakable confidence, boundless expression, and limitless creativity (5th Feb - 26th March)
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Zouk Spotlight Series - 4 weeks only - Power Moves!
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Special course exploring different monthly themes - 6th Nov - 27th Nov- Theme: Power moves!
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Module 3 - Exploring Frame and Connection - 8 weeks - Chalk Farm
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Welcome to the Nerd level! Perfect for those wanting to dive into the intricate details of frame and connection. You'll feel more connected and fluid in your movements and gain greater confidence (5th Feb - 26th March)
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Spotlight Course - Spins & Turns - 4 weeks
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Join our special monthly course that delves into Spins and turns - From pivots, to the incredible one foot turns to tilted and travelling turns! (2nd April - 23rd April). 7-8pm class + Includes social 9-10pm
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Spotlight Course - Connection & Dynamics - 4 weeks
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You'll Explore the close embrace, You'll understand the different uses of connection and frame from soft and flowing vs sharp and dynamic, plus how adapt to any partner. (30th April - 21st May). 7-8pm class + social 9-10pm
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Module 1 - Intro to Zouk - 8 weeks
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8 Week - Fast paced beginners course - Perfect for newcomers and dancers from other backgrounds (2nd April - 21st May)
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Free Beginners Zouk Class - Weds 18th Jan
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A Free evening of Zouk - The perfect intro if you want to try Zouk or join our beginners course
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Free Beginners Zouk Class - 31st Jan (Chalk Farm)
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Come and try a free Brazilian Zouk class at our Chalk Farm Venue!
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Zouk Paradise: The Ultimate Summer Intensive with Pedrinho & Guest Paloma!
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Special 2.5 hours long sessions (1.5 hr class + 1 hr social dancing) 7th June - 5th July
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Zouk Wonderland - The Ultimate Winter Intensive (8th – 29th Nov)
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A whopping 2.5 hour class! 4-week Intensive with Pedrinho & Nina, designed to take your dance skills to the next level. (Chalk Farm)
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Free Zouk Beginners Class - Weds 15th Jan (Chalk Farm)
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Try a free Zouk class at Haverstock School in Chalk Farm - Come see what all the fuss is about! Class starts 8pm!
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Rau & Isa - Special Intensive Course (4 Weeks)
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Brazilian Sensations Rau & Isa take over UKDC in April! (90min Class & 30min Practice)
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Zouk Fast Track Level 2 (8 Week Course) - Chalk Farm
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Our progressive Improvers course - (You must have completed Fast Track Level 1 or danced at least 3 months of Zouk) - 14th feb - 3rd April
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Zouk Accelerator: The Improvers Summer Intensive
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2 hours long (1 hr class + 1 hr social dancing) 7th June - 5th July
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Zouk Spotlight Series - Monthly Theme (Feb: Musicality & Creativity / March: Connection & Flow)
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Special course that explores essential different monthly themes - Feb: Musicality & Creativity (14th feb - 6th March) / March: Connection & Flow, (13th March - 3rd April). Includes social 9-10pm - Chalk Farm
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Zouk Spotlight Series - Monthly Theme (April: Urban Zouk / May: Counter balance)
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Special course that explores essential different monthly themes - April: Urban Zouk (10th April - 1st May) / May: Counter balance (8th May - 29th May). Includes social 9-10pm - Chalk Farm
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Zouk Immersion - (Level 1, Part A - Foundations & Variations) 8 weeks - Chalk Farm
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Part 1 of 4 Immersion courses; Foundations, Variations - (1 hr social from 9-10pm included) - 10th April - 29th may
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Transition Module - Structures and Variations - 8 weeks - Chalk Farm
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The Ultimate Tools for Brazilian Zouk (11th Sept - 30th Oct)
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Module 1 - Intro to Zouk - 8 weeks - Chalk Farm
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8 Week - Fast paced beginners course - Perfect for newcomers and dancers from other backgrounds (5th Feb - 26th March)
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Zouk Spotlight Series - 4 weeks only - Connection & Flow
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Special course exploring different monthly themes - 6th Nov - 27th Nov - Theme: Connection & Flow
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Spotlight Course - Sensual Flow - 4 weeks - Chalk Farm
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A unique course that combine elements of Zouk, Bachata Sensual, and BachataZouk to help you explore deeper body movement, head isolations, and fluid, sensual transitions (5th Feb - 26th Feb). 8-9pm class + Includes social 9-10pm
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Spotlight Course - Musicality & Creativity - 4 weeks - Chalk Farm
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Join our special monthly course that delves into Musicality and Creativity. Explore essential techniques, connect with the music, understand playfulness and freedom and get in touch with your personal style (5th March - 26th March). 8-9pm class + Includes social 9-10pm
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Module 2 - Mastering the Foundations - 8 weeks
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Deepens your understanding of Zouk and advance your lead and follow skills. By the end, you'll dance socially with confidence, feel comfortable with any partner, and have a strong foundation for more complex movements (2nd April - 21st May)
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Module 4 - Body Awareness & Head Movement
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Discover the art of fluid head motions and body awareness, unleashing creativity and freedom in your social dancing while deepening your connection with partners. Gain true confidence, expression and limitless creativity (2nd April - 21st May)
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Module 5 - Back to the Roots: Rediscovering and Reimagining Iconic Zouk Moves
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Your Zouk is about to level up! Connect the dots between traditional, modern, and Lambada elements while exploring new techniques to boost your creativity. (2nd April - 21st May)
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Head Movement Masterclass - (Feb 9th, 16th, 23rd & March 2nd)
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Our ONLY Drop-in class - At least 3 Months experience needed
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Counter Balance Masterclass - March Theme
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Our ONLY Drop-in class - At least 3 Months experience needed
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Spins with Rau & Isa - Masterclass
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Our ONLY Drop-in class - At least 4 Months experience needed
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Head Movements Course - Level 1 (8 weeks)
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Learn comfortably, correctly & safely - (Level 1 - 8th Feb - 29th March & Level 2 - 5th April -24th May)
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Head Movements Course - Level 3
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5 week course (7th Sept to 5th Oct)
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Head Movement Intensive - Special Course (April/May)
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Learn how to lead & follow smooth head movements, fluid tilted turns & impressive flicks (12th April - 31st May)
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Head Movements Course - Level 4
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5 week course (2nd Nov - 30th Nov)
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Zouk Social Hour (All courses join together!)
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1 hour social dancing for those on any course at UKDC - Come dance, laugh and connect with the community
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Zouk Social Hour (All courses join together!)
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1 hour social dancing for those on any course at UKDC - Come dance, laugh and connect with the community
Saturday
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Zouk Fast Track Level 2 (8 Week Course - Elephant & Castle)
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Improvers level - Must have completed Fast Track Level 1 or danced at least 3 months of Zouk (15th feb - 4rd April)
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Zouk Beginners Fast track - 8 week course
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Fast paced beginners course - At our Elephant & Castle Venue (18th May - 6th July)
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Bachata Beginners Fast Track Course - Level 1 (8 weeks - Elephant & Castle)
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Fast paced beginners Bachata course - Perfect for those who dance other styles (14th Sept - 2nd Nov)
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Bachata Advanced Lab - Sergio, Sasha & Angelica (Elephant & Castle)
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Our exclusive advanced course designed for those with exceptional ability, drive & dedication. (12 week course - 5th feb - 25th April)
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Beginners Zouk Fast track Level 1 (8 week course - Elephant & Castle)
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Fast paced beginners course - Perfect for those who dance other styles (11th April - 30th may
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Zouking Social Party - 2 rooms - 8th Feb - Flow Dance
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Zouking Party at Flow Dance Studio in Oval - 2 rooms. 7-10pm Main Zouk Room & 8-9:30pm Lambada room (8th Feb)
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Events in March - 3x Zouking Parties (Two rooms) + Bootcamps Workshops - 1st & 15th & 29nd March
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Events at Flow Dance Studio in Oval. All Bootcamp timings 3-5:30pm & Zoukings are between 7-10pm with a Lambada room 8-9:30pm. Dates: 1st March - Beginner bootcamp + Zouking / 15th March - Head Movement Bootcamp + Zouking / 29nd March - Zouking Only
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Events in April - "The Zouk Lounge, 11-14th April" (Big Zouk Festival with 14 artists) + Zouking Party (Two rooms) + Beginners Bootcamp on 26th April
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Zouk lounge is at Chalk Farm (see full event page). Zouking events at Flow Dance Studio in Oval - All Bootcamp timings 3-5:30pm & Zoukings are between 7-10pm with a Chill or Lambada room 8-9:30pm.
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Reading Area (new venue) - Beginners Zouk Fast track Level 1 (8 week course)
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New UKDC location in Reading (RG1 7JS). Fast paced beginners course - Perfect for those who dance other styles (Thurs 21st March - 9th May)
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Free Zouk Beginners Class - 22nd Aug (Oval/Vauxhall)
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Try a free Zouk class at Flow Dance in Oval/Vauxhall - Come see what all the fuss is about!
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Zouk Wonderland - The Ultimate Winter Intensive (14th Nov – 5th Dec)
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A super fun and challenging 4-week winter Intensive - Designed to introduce you to the endless possibilities in Zouk and take your dance skills to the next level.
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Saturday 18th Jan - Zouking Party!
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A special (last minute!) Zouking Social Party - 2.5hr, only £10 if booked before friday! DJ's Abbas & Ricky @ Flow Dance Studios Oval.
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Module 1 - Intro to Zouk - 8 weeks - Oval
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Fast paced beginners course - Perfect for newcomers and dancers from other backgrounds (19th Sept - 7th Nov)
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Advanced Zouk Lab - Invite Only
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Our exclusive advanced course designed for those with exceptional ability, drive & dedication. (Elephant & Castle).
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Beginners Zouk Fast track Level 1 (8 week course - Elephant & Castle)
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Fast paced beginners course - Perfect for those who dance other styles (15th feb - 4rd April)
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Zouk Fast Track Level 2 (8 Week Course - Elephant & Castle)
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Improvers level - Must have completed Fast Track Level 1 or danced at least 3 months of Zouk (11th April - 30th may)
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Zouk Social - 45mins (All courses join together!)
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45 mins Zouk social dancing for those on any course at UKDC - Come dance, laugh and connect with the community
What Class suits you best?
Fast Track Level 1 (Beginners)
If you’re new to Zouk and are a fast learner or come from another dance style – this is the perfect course for you!
Fast Track Level 2 (Improvers)
You have completed Level 1 or have at least 3 months Zouk experience
Urban Zouk
An open level class to play with the R&B, street dance and hip hop style adapted to Zouk – You MUST have your Zouk basics to do this course (i.e. completed Fast Track 1 as a minimum requirement)
Head Movements course
If you want to learn how to lead and follow head movements or want to brush up on your technique – This is perfect for you to learn Comfortably, Correctly & Safely. You MUST have your Zouk basics to do this course (i.e. completed Fast Track 1 as a minimum requirement).
Zouk Immersion
The bridge between two worlds; Improvers & Intermediates! This course gives you everything you need to know to become an intermediate Zouk dancer. Including different techniques, variations, introduction to head movements, tilts, spins and a deeper understanding of the history and culture.
Zouk Intermediate
You’ve been dancing at least 9 months
Zouk Lab
Invite only – The only true ‘Advanced’ course for dedicated Zoukers
EVENTS
What Zouk dreams are made of...
Drop-in Zouk Classes & Party Every Monday @ Floripa, Old Street
Drop-in Zouk Classes & Party Every Monday @ Floripa, Old Street
Drop-in Zouk Classes & Party Every Monday @ Floripa, Old Street
Drop-in Zouk Classes & Party Every Monday @ Floripa, Old Street
Drop-in Zouk Classes & Party Every Monday @ Floripa, Old Street
Drop-in Zouk Classes & Party Every Monday @ Floripa, Old Street
Drop-in Zouk Classes & Party Every Monday @ Floripa, Old Street
Drop-in Zouk Classes & Party Every Monday @ Floripa, Old Street
Drop-in Zouk Classes & Party Every Monday @ Floripa, Old Street
Drop-in Zouk Classes & Party Every Monday @ Floripa, Old Street
Drop-in Zouk Classes & Party Every Monday @ Floripa, Old Street