NYC Zouk Festival 2017

It's 2017 and we are back to give you a very unique learning experience in a very unique and friendly environment.  This year we will will continue zouking in our past  locations at the famous  CHELSEA STUDIOS and MANHATTAN BALLROOM.  

Henry Velandia(Ry) of ZenZouk is hosting this year's Fifth Annual New York Zouk Festival with Event Organizer Leslie Evangelista Tietjen from October 5th - October 9th.  We will be celebrating the growth of ZOUK and the amazing accomplishments of Zouk dancers and communities all across the U.S., Canada, and all over the world!!

OUR 5th YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

• WARM and FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT (NYC ZOUK FAMILY)
• WELCOMING MEET AND GREET PARTY
• JACK AND JILL COMPETITIONS
• STUDENT PERFORMANCES
• 4 CLASS ROOMS of  INTIMATE LEARNING EXPERIENCES
• ZOUK BREAKOUT SESSIONS TO MAXIMIZE LEARNING
• WORKSHOPS HIGHLIGHTING ZOUK - RIO-ZOUK / LAMBAZOUK/ STYLIZED ZOUK
• DAY PRACTICE SOCIALS
• UNIQUE WORKSHOPS - "What it Takes to be An Advanced Dancer"  and Drop Box Q&A Workshops (So successful last year) and More
• INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTORS
• EVENING PARTIES at the FAMOUS MANHATTAN BALLROOM
• WORKSHOPS IN CONDUCIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS - Equipped with Mirrors and Wood Floors for everyone to efficiently and effectively learn.  
• CHOREO CHALLENGE
• VIP ARRANGEMENTS and MASTER CLASSES
• DARE TO ZOUK PROGRAM for those of you who would love to learn zouk or transition from another dance. 
• MORE EXCITING SURPRISES you seriously don't want to MISS 

PARTIES:
Connect with the fast growing and amazing zouk community of North America!! You won't believe that a scene that is growing so fast can feel so warm and welcoming.   Dance the night away to the beats of our most beloved and inspiring DJ's! 

PERFORMANCES:
NYC boasts some of the world's best choreographers, and this talent has not escaped the local Zouk instructors! Check it all out - from our students to our pros! Allow yourself to be moved by the touching and creative works of our guest performers from near and far!

BRAZILIAN ZOUK DANCE COUNCIL:   Students will have the opportunity to see and participate in NYC ZOUK FESTIVAL's very first registered Brazilian Zouk Dance Council Jack and Jill.  Minimum 40 Participants required.  Tickets on Sale Closer to the festival for Jack and Jill Event!

WHAT TO EXPECT AT OUR FESTIVAL: See some of our videos below