As Lambada music faded away, dancers adapted their Lambada movements for the newer and more popular Zouk music. Over time they became more connected to the idiosyncrasies of the new musical style: the sounds of the music encourage the body to respond in smooth wave-like movements and so new moves evolved new shapes and combinations. The emphasis shifted from fast moving hips to a more flowing all-over body movement, along with new styling and image. And gone are the provincial "white fisherman and sandals” costuming associated with Lambada to be replaced by a more sophisticated urban look.
Zouk is all about the groove. Stylized and elegant. It is smooth romantic and hypnotic with long fluent wave like movements as two bodies intertwine moving as one.
Zouk music is mellow and beautiful with an irresistible dance beat and a strong base line rhythm.
Zouk dancing is characterized by a long step across beats one and two and then a step on beats three and four.
In this DVD Ian Corbett, director of Smooth Latin Groove, and Desley Brimblecombe provide you with a strong foundation for Zouk dancing, via easy to follow instruction to have you dancing in no time at all.
Elements covered include
- Basic Step
- Open Position
- Transitioning between Open and Closed positions
- Transitioning between Closed and Open positions
- Fundamental Turn Patterns
- Transitioning from Turn Patterns to Open position
- Demonstration of all elements with and without music
This DVD is suitable for beginners to Zouk dancing!
For online dance lessons visit
www.smoothdancemoves.com.au
For Latin Classes in Brisbane visit
www.smoothlatingroove.com.au
