Welcome to Zoukency Augsburg!
Zouk – The Dance from Brasil
Zouk is characterised by its round, flowing movements with waves and cambrés, which vary in speed with the expression of the music. Zouk dancers appreciate the feeling of flow, connection, expression, sensuality, playful richness and versatility.
The dance evolved from lambada, which was very popular in the early 90s. At the end of the 90s, Brazilian Lambada dancers discovered the rhythms of the Creole music style "Zouk" and called their dance Zouk (pronounced "suuk") as well. In order to distinguish it from the music, "Brazilian" is sometimes added to the dance, i.e. "Zouk Brasileiro" in Portuguese and "Brazilian Zouk" in English. Zouk in its current form is danced mainly to R&B, pop, oriental, and slow reggaeton. Inspired by new music, the dance is constantly evolving.
Zoukency Augsburg - Steffi & Otmar
Years ago, it started with Ballroom classes. One day we discovered West Coast Swing, which we still dance and teach with passion. With a strong focus on lead and follow in West Coast Swing, we quickly progressed in Zouk and it caught us like a fever after a short while.
Through teacher & judging trainings with Kadu Pires and Larissa Thayanne-Frisbee we were able to build up a fundamental knowledge. In the meantime - many, many training hours later - we have decided to build up a lively Zouk scene here in Augsburg.
Courses and Workshops
We take a break in our regular classes. If you would like to learn Zouk we will be available for private classes. If you have friends and acquaintances who want to learn Zouk, we can arrange for individual classes. Just send us an e-mail to info@zouk-augsburg.de.
We are planning to give regular classes and workshops at a later point in time again. If you are interested and would like to have information as soon as we have planned new classes, please leave us your e-mail address on this list. We will inform you when new classes are online.
If you have any questions about Zouk in Augsburg, please contact us by e-mail at info@zouk-augsburg.de.
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We offer our courses through the Hep Cat Club, in whose dance studio the courses will also take place. The terms and conditions of the Hep Cat Club apply.
Weekly Classes
Fundamentals Workshops on the weekend (4 hours)
Intermediate workshops on weekends (4 hours)
Events
Here you find all the information about upcoming parties and practice times at Hep Cat Club.
Our Favorites
Let yourself be inspired by the union of aesthetics, passion and fun in Zouk.
Further Sources
If you want to know more about the background of Zouk, there are many sources on the internet. Here is a list of just a few sites:
Where to find us?
Training and lessons at the Hep Cat Club dance studio.
The Hep Cat Club dance studio is located directly at Augsburg main station, platform 1, section D-E.