On Thursday December 22nd, 2011, Zouk NY will present workshops with Larissa Thayane from Brisbane’s Rio Rhythmics Latin Dance Academy. The workshops will be at Sparks Studios located at 161 W 22nd Street.

December 22nd, 2011

6-7 PM Ladies styling ($25)

7-9 PM Partner work ($40)

Both workshops ($50)

Followed with the Zouk NY Holiday party. The party will start at 9 pm and run until we all go home. The cost of the party is $10.

For more information about the workshops check out the Zouk NY website.

For more information about Larissa Thayne check out her website, www.kadularissa.com.

Friday January 13, 2012, Zouktimenyc & International Zouk Party presents:

Ali Angel performing LIVE @ Pranna Lounge in Manhattan NY (79 Madison Ave & 28th Street) his hits “Ali & Marisa”, “Sexy Lady”, ” Juste Nous”, “Panne de Coeur” and new release “Mwen Paré” from new album “Hit Me Again”.

After performance, Dj Guelas from Lights Out and Dj Most Wanted will spin the best of kizomba, kompa, zouk, kuduro and more until 4am!!!

Advance ticket purchase on eventbrite.com.

3 new videos have been posted on the Zouk Nation Video page. The videos are from footage I shot last year of Alen MacWeeney at the Brazilian Zouk Photo Exhibition at the Lava Gina World Music Lounge in the East Village in NYC. In the videos Alen talks about some of the challenges he faced in photographing Zouk dancers and also gives a short walking tour of the exhibit. http://bit.ly/cWTDtl

Afterward, if you enjoyed the videos and his photography, please, show your support by going to the “Alen MacWeeney Photography” page on Facebook and clicking on “Like.” http://bit.ly/g33Fuz

The Zouk video section of the Zouk Nation website has been completely updated for your viewing pleasure.

Zouk Nation spent hours going through the YouTube library to come up with more than 200 of the best Zouk dance videos online. 38 of your favorite Zouk instructors from around the world performing and teaching workshops.

To begin viewing go to the Zouk Videos section of the website and select an instructor from the pull down menu. 

The sixth episode of the Zouk Nation Podcast can now be downloaded from the Zouk Nation website. Featuring music by Natacha Atlas, Anselmo Ralph, Aminu, D. Lopes & Nilton Ramalho, among others. Enjoy. http://bit.ly/ag9Neb

The Zouk Shop has been updated with the new Zouk Nation T-Shirts. A wide range of colors and styles to choose from in both men’s and women’s sizes.

Show how your support for Zouk Nation and Zouk in the U.S. by purchasing a t-shirt. All proceeds from the sales will go toward helping fund future Zouk events, such as Zouk in Central Park, the Brazilian Zouk Boat Cruise and Dance Parade.  http://bit.ly/aURGNx

Wednesday, June 30th, Zouk Nation and Fire on the Water present the second Brazilian Zouk Boat Cruise!

A special evening dancing to the latest Zouk sounds and top hits as we cruise down the Hudson River under the stars. Price of admission includes a free Brazilian Zouk lesson taught by Juni Shimizu of Tropical NY.

Admission:
$10 in advance
$15 at the door

Tickets may be purchased in advance online through the Zouk Nation website, http://bit.ly/bUtI4f

Schedule:
Boarding: 6:00-7:30 pm
Free Brazilian Zouk Lesson: 6:45-7:15
Cruise: 7:30-10:00

Location: Pier 40 West

Directions: Take the 1 train to Houston Street Station. When you get out of the Station, walk 4 blocks west to the end of Houston Street.

Episode 5 of the Zouk Nation Podcast is now online. A special Dance Parade Weekend podcast, featuring such artists as Delirium, Roser, Xavier Naidoo, along with a dedication to Lava Gina, World Music Lounge in NYC. Enjoy.

Zouk Nation presents for the 3rd consecutive year Zouk in Central Park down by Bethesda Fountain. Zouk in Central Park will begin on May 23rd at 6:00 pm, right after the Zouk Workshop with Sarah Gibbons and Marcos Fonseca and will run throughout the summer on Sundays until Labor Day Weekend, Sept 4th. Keep an eye on the Special Events section of the site for schedule updates.

Below are some photos from last season’s Zouk in Central Park. Photographs courtesy of Alen MacWeeney.

Tickets for the upcoming Zouk Workshop with Sarah Gibbons and Marcos Fonseca on Sunday, May 23rd are now available on the Special Events section of the Zouk Nation website, http://bit.ly/bUtI4f.

Please note, there are a limited number of spaces available and due to the unusual high interest this event is expected to sell out. So we would strongly advise purchasing your ticket as soon as possible.

Tickets are sold on a first come first serve basis, and all purchases are final.