Join our Beginner Zouk Intensive with Olga and Fernando. This is the perfect start if you want to build a strong foundation in Brazilian Zouk or if you already dance and want a fresh overview of the basics and how to dance them with comfort and ease.
ZOUK ATOMS INTENSIVE
BEGINNERS
Olga and Fernando Feb 23- Feb 27
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THE WORKSHOP
Join our Beginner Zouk Intensive with Olga and Fernando. This is the perfect start if you want to build a strong foundation in Brazilian Zouk or if you already dance and want a fresh overview of the basics and how to dance them with comfort and ease.
WHO IS THIS INTENSIVE FOR?
This intensive is the perfect opportunity for you if:
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You want to start dancing zouk and to have a strong foundation of this inspiring Brazilian dance.
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You dance already zouk and want to get an overview about the basics and how to dance them comfortable.
DAILY SCHEDULE
DO I NEED EXPERIENCE?
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11:00 – 12:15: first block
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12:15 – 12:30: break
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12:30 – 13:45: second block
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13:45 – 14:15: meal break
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14:15 – 15:30: third block
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15:30 – 15:45: break
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15:45 – 17:00: fourth block & recap
(Breaks may shift slightly depending on the group’s flow.)
You don’t need any previous dance experience to be part of the intensive. To have two feet (left and right) and two hips is enough.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
This would be the main topics of the intensive:
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The rhythm of zouk
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How to connect with the partner and the essence of leading and following in zouk.
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The basic step and all other basics like lateral, bumerangue, soltinho…
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How to create your own variations of the basics
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Body rolls and isolations
WHAT WILL YOU WALK AWAY WITH
By the end of the intensive, you will feel confident enough to join Zouk socials and enjoy dancing with different partners. You’ll be able to apply your new skills immediately and become part of Koh Phangan’s vibrant and inclusive Zouk community.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING
Since turns are an important part of Zouk, we don’t recommend dancing barefoot. Please bring clean dance shoes, sports shoes, or thick socks.
HOW IS THE INTENSIVE STRUCTURED
The Zouk Atoms open a new understanding of the zouk basics with a lot of interesting possibilities. We will take a look at it, using the concept of contra body movement and the „inverted lateral“ as examples.
A PERFECT START TO YOUR ZOUK MONTH
The Beginner Intensive is the kick-off of Zouk Month and a great way to prepare for the Zouk Island Festival (March 13–16, 2026). With a solid foundation in place, you’ll be ready to fully enjoy the festival and all the other events throughout the month.
ABOUT THE ZOUK ATOMS TECHNIQUE
The Zouk Atoms Technique is a combination of four different techniques:
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Footwork and the structure of the Zouk Atoms. A Zouk Atom is a basic footwork pattern of three steps for the follower. The structure of the Zouk Atoms shows us which are the different basic patterns that we can dance and how to combine them fluently.
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Headwork. The technique for the headwork allows us to dance head movements on the top of any footwork.
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Leading Technique: The Leading Technique has a strong focus on the idea of invitation: How the leader invites the hips (footwork) and the chest (headwork) of the follower in order to create new movements.
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Follower Technique: The Follower Technique is based on the idea of „universal follower“, a follower that knows how to keep the full body connected and can go in any direction.
Check out this example on YouTube of the first ideas to understand the Zouk Atoms.
ZOUK ATOMS INTENSIVE
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Feb 23- Feb 27 2026
Location: Haad Yao Bayview Resort
Planning to join multiple intensives or the full Zouk Month? Check out our Combo Tickets! You’ll save money, secure your spot, and get the most out of your Zouk experience.
See all combo options and savings here.
Please note: the Beginners Course and Advanced Technique Course are not included and must be booked separately.
ZOUK MONTH COMBO DEALS
