INTENSIVE
VAL &VANESSA
Join Val and Vanessa for a 2-day Zouk workshop from 10:00 - 14:00 at Haad Yao Bayview Resort! Learn from experienced instructors and refine your dance skills in a fun space. Please arrive 15 minutes early!
March 12-13, 2025
ABOUT THE INTENSIVE?
We are excited to welcome Val and Vanessa for a special Zouk Intensive designed to upgrade your dance experience! Known for their exceptional musicality, dynamic body movements, and smooth, funky style, Val and Vanessa are renowned in the Zouk community for their engaging and enjoyable teaching approach.
TRAINING OVERVIEW
TRAINING DETAILS
This 2-day intensive will offer you 8 hours of immersive Zouk training. Val and Vanessa’s workshops are celebrated for their technical precision, clear instruction, and ability to make learning Zouk both fun and accessible. Whether you're new to Zouk or looking to refine your skills, this intensive will provide valuable insights into the basics and beyond with joy and ease.
Daily Structure: Each day will feature 4 hours of classes, including both technical drills and practical application. Val and Vanessa will focus on simplifying complex Zouk movements, making them easy to understand and integrate into your dancing.
This intensive is a perfect opportunity to connect with these well-loved artists, enhance your dance skills, and experience their unique approach to Zouk.
VAL & VANESSA TECHNIQUE
Val and Vanessa's Zouk technique focuses on making complex movements feel natural and intuitive, with a strong emphasis on organic flow and body mechanics. Their teaching methodology breaks down intricate Brazilian Zouk moves into manageable steps, ensuring that dancers not only understand the technique intellectually but also embody it through practice.
Key elements of their approach include:
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Connection and Flow: They prioritize the connection between partners, encouraging dancers to feel the lead and follow, rather than relying solely on memorized patterns.
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Body Isolation and Control: Their teaching often involves exercises that enhance body control and fluidity, ensuring that dancers can execute moves with precision while maintaining a relaxed and graceful style.
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Practical Application: Val and Vanessa incorporate practical exercises into their classes to help dancers internalize what they learn, allowing movements to become second nature.
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Balanced Training: They cater to both leaders and followers, ensuring that each role is given equal attention and technical focus to foster mutual understanding during partner dancing
Their technique is ideal for dancers seeking a deeper connection with their partners and looking to elevate their Zouk skills through both structured and intuitive learning.
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March 12-13, 2025, Koh Phangan
Location: Haad Yao Bayview Resort
Workshop starts at 10:00 AM, please arrive 15 minutes before the start.
VAL & VANESSA INTENSIVE
