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What is Zouk?
Zouk is both a music and dance style originating in the Caribbean, specifically on the islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe. It developed there during the 1980s through groups like Kassav’ and quickly spread across the world with its warm rhythm, energy, and feeling.
When the Lambada dance in Brazil lost popularity in the early 1990s, dancers began using Caribbean zouk music instead – which led to the birth of a new dance style: Brazilian Zouk.
The Brazilian version is characterized by smooth, flowing movements, musicality, and close connection between leader and follower, with influences from Salsa and Bachata.
What makes Zouk unique includes:
Head movements and body isolations that give the dance its distinctive expression.
Flow and connection – the dance moves softly through the music, creating a sense of continuity.
Musical variety – Zouk is danced to both Caribbean zouk music, Brazilian rhythms, and modern pop, R&B, and electronic music.
Book a Zouk Dance Course
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Latin Kids 10-14 år, Ö
Ons 16.25-17.25
7 ggr.
Start 28/1.
Söder.
Price 1299:-.
Instructors Emanuela. |
Ö | 28/1 | Ons 16.25-17.25 | 7 ggr | 1299:- | Söder | Emanuela | Info/book |  |
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Reggaeton Fitness, Ö
Tors 20.10-21.25
7 ggr.
Start 29/1.
Söder.
Price 1499:-.
Instructors Emigen. |
Ö | 29/1 | Tors 20.10-21.25 | 7 ggr | 1499:- | Söder | Emigen | Info/book | |
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Dansteknik & Body movement, Ö
Lör 12.50-14.05
7 ggr.
Start 31/1.
Söder.
Price 1499:-.
Instructors Lisette. |
Ö | 31/1 | Lör 12.50-14.05 | 7 ggr | 1499:- | Söder | Lisette | Info/book | |
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Tropical: Rytmer & Sensualitet, Ö
Sön 14.10-15.25
7 ggr.
Start 1/2.
Söder.
Price 1499:-.
Instructors Brandon. |
Ö | 1/2 | Sön 14.10-15.25 | 7 ggr | 1499:- | Söder | Brandon | Info/book | |
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Zouk Fortsättning, N1
Fre 17.20-18.35
7 ggr.
Start 30/1.
Söder.
Price 1499:-.
Instructors Thérèce, Sonia. |
N1 | 30/1 | Fre 17.20-18.35 | 7 ggr | 1499:- | Söder | Thérèce, Sonia | Info/book | |
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Zouk Nybörjare, N1
Fre 18.40-19.55
7 ggr.
Start 30/1.
Söder.
Price 1499:-.
Instructors Thérèce, Sonia. |
N1 | 30/1 | Fre 18.40-19.55 | 7 ggr | 1499:- | Söder | Thérèce, Sonia | Info/book | |
How a Zouk Dance Course Works at iDance
Our Zouk course is designed for you to feel safe and inspired from the very first step. The course is suitable both for those who have never tried Zouk before and those who have already taken a few steps and want to build a solid foundation.
During the lessons you will:
Learn the basics of Zouk – turns, techniques, and movements.
Understand how to create flow and musicality in your dancing.
Develop body control and experience the playful feeling of the music.
You don’t need a partner or previous experience to join. We rotate partners during classes so you can dance with different people, but if you prefer to dance only with your own partner, that’s also fine.
Different Styles within Zouk
Over time, Zouk has evolved into several styles around the world. All share the same foundation, musicality, and flowing movements but differ in energy, rhythm, and expression depending on the music’s origin and cultural influences.
- Caribbean Zouk – the original music and dance style from Martinique and Guadeloupe. It is often danced solo or in pairs, with lively movements and a strong rhythm reflecting Caribbean joy.
- Brazilian Zouk – a sensual partner dance that emerged in the 1990s in Brazil when Lambada dancers began dancing to Caribbean zouk music. The dance has been influenced by Salsa and Bachata and is characterized by smooth movements and close connection.
- Lambazouk – a faster, more rhythmic style that retains the energy of Lambada, with plenty of footwork and joyful feeling.
- Flow Zouk – a soft and continuous style where dancers focus on movement flow and connection in every step.
- Soulzouk – developed in Rio de Janeiro with an emphasis on improvisation and musicality. The dance follows not only the rhythm but also the melody and emotion of the music.
- Mzouk – created in Spain as a mix of Brazilian and Caribbean Zouk. This style puts great emphasis on technique, posture, and safety in movements.
- Lyrical Zouk – emerged in London and is often danced to emotional pop and R&B, with focus on expression and musical interpretation.
- Australian Zouk – a modern mix of several Zouk influences, often inspired by Rio Zouk and Neozouk, developed by instructors Kadu Pires & Larissa Thayane.
