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28
Jun

Why São Paulo Is the Zouk Capital of the World

If zouk had a mecca, it would be São Paulo. There’s nowhere else on the planet where you can
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27
Jun

The Problem With Learning Zouk in Brazil (And Why I Built Zouk Refugio)

Learning zouk in Brazil should be the dream. It’s the birthplace of the dance, the heart of its evolution,
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26
Jun

How Zouk Accidentally Took Over My Life

This wasn’t the plan. Not even close. If you told me a few years ago that I’d be
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22
Jun

Is São Paulo Safe? A (Very Honest) Guide for Zouk Travelers and Clueless Americans Like Me

OK, if you’re like me, you probably thought São Paulo was just one giant favela — like something out of
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22
Jun

How People Waste Time (and Money) Learning Zouk in Brazil – And How Not To

I see so many zouk-obsessed, passionate gringos come to Brazil with one mission: to level up their Zouk, their dance,
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22
Jun

Rio vs. São Paulo for Zouk: The Honest Guide for Gringos (Please Don’t Hate Me)

Please don’t hate me (or give me worse Jack & Jill scores) for speaking the truth. When I impulsively
3 min read
09
Jul

9 Month Zouk Dance Recap

I came to Brazil with the goal of getting as good at zouk as I possibly can with about 6
2 min read
01
Jul

Zouk Power, community.

Zouk power may appear to be who dances close to the DJ booth, who stands in the tightest knit circles
3 min read
08
Mar
Here's Your Insider's Guide to Mastering Zouk in Sao Paulo:

Here's Your Insider's Guide to Mastering Zouk in Sao Paulo:

* Stick to Sao Paulo for vibrant dance scene, live in Pinheiros and Vila Madalena for safety and convenience. * Expect to
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08
Mar
From Strings to Steps: A Journey of Music, Martial Arts, and Dance

From Strings to Steps: A Journey of Music, Martial Arts, and Dance

At the tender age of 4, I begrudgingly picked up the violin under the watchful eye of my "tiger
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