Zouk Lab Wednesdays - March Edition

📅  March 4, 11, 18, 25.
🕖 7pm - 10:15pm. 
Limited spots due to studio capacity. 
To help us create a balanced and intentional experience, tickets must be purchased online at least 4 hours in advance. Door payment is not guaranteed.

🎯  CLASS LEVELS
Monthly theme and topics: coming soon

7 pm - Zouk Explorer 🔍 (Beg / Interm)
Focused on foundation, connection, and variations.
Perfect for dancers who want to improve the quality of their movement while expanding their dance vocabulary. This level is for you if your dance feels repetitive and your connection feels inconsistent.
* Prerequisites: timing, basic steps, viradinha, lateral, lunge, simple turn, soltinho, abertura, yo-yo.

8:15 pm - Zouk Mastery 🔥 (Interm / Adv) - instructor approval required.
Focused on precision, refinement, and deeper technique.
Ideal for dancers who feel plateaued, struggle with head-movement, or are ready for deeper, more detailed training in a fun, and yet focused environment.

* Prerequisites: same as zouk explorer + bonus, change of directions, body roll, s turn, and basic understanding of head movement such as balao, tilted and frango assado + application.

**Students from The Zouk Training Lab (not the zouk lab @B2Z) are automatically approved. Dancers who have been learning and dancing Brazilian Zouk regularly for 2+ years may apply here forms.gle/vrGfidZ5keHuGBqB6

*** If you do not meet the criteria above but believe you are ready for advanced training, please email info@nellycaldeira.com for guidance.

⚠️ Zouk Lab Wednesdays are not designed for students starting Zouk from zero. Beginner-friendly projects will be launched soon.

🧪 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Week 1, 2, 3 - Semi-Progressive Classes (No drop-ins allowed)
• 7pm to 8:15pm - Zouk Explorer 🔍
• 8:15pm to 8:45pm - Free Flow Practica (both levels) 🔍🔥
• 8:45pm to 10:15 pm - Zouk Mastery🔥
Limited drop in allowed for the 1st week. (if spots are available) 

Week 4 – Community Day (both levels)🔍🔥
• 7pm to 8pm - Body Conditioning + Drills 
• 8pm to 10:15pm - Guided Practica + Hang out
Open to the general public (if spots are available)

Week 5 – Groove & Growth Day ✨🔍🔥 (Months with a 5th Wednesday: April, July, September)
On months with a 5th Wednesday, we host a special 3-hour event called Groove & Growth Day. This experience includes:

• Extra-curricular technique training.
• Mindset + Movement coaching.
• Guest Instructors & Wellness Experts.
• Advanced drilling and structured development.

Tickets for G&G Day are sold separately, and ZLW students receive a super special discount.

🌱 WHAT IS ZOUK LAB WEDNESDAYS?

Zouk Lab Wednesdays (ZLW) is a monthly, semi-progressive Brazilian Zouk program designed to help dancers improve their dance quality, grow consistently, and be part of a supportive and safe community.

Structured as a 4-week series, each month follows a clear theme, with every week building intentionally on the previous one. While the content may adapt slightly to reflect the needs and interests of the group, the overall structure unfolds progressively week by week.

New students are welcomed at the start of each monthly cycle so they can experience the full journey from the beginning. Monthly participation is encouraged, as growth happens best when we build consistently together.

This project is part of the Nelly Caldeira ecosystem, created to support social dancers in building confidence and living a happier, healthier, and more meaningful life — on and off the dance floor.

Classes are movement-focused and intentionally designed to blend:
• Technique you can actually use
• Guided practice with embodied learning
• Personal progress within a collective, supportive environment

Monthly themes make learning feel fun, exciting, effective, and sustainable.

❌ WHAT IT IS NOT?

We’re not aiming for a crowd — we’re creating a strong community.

We’re seeking dancers who are committed to learning the beautiful art of Brazilian Zouk while also having fun. We want you to feel good, dance confidently, and grow together in a supportive environment.

Our focus is on the quality of your movement— deepening your dance skills, building real connections, and enjoying the journey. This is a place for you to feel welcome, challenged, and at home.

This is not just another regular Zouk class focused on quick fixes.
It’s an invitation for you to make dance & community a way of life. 💛

🎯 WHO IS THIS FOR?

• Dancers who want to improve the quality of their dance, have fun, and feel truly supported in a welcoming community.
• Dancers who value intentional, sustainable growth — not shortcuts.
• Social dancers ready to move from “knowing steps” to dancing with clarity, confidence, and connection.
• Students open to exploring body conditioning, wellbeing, and complementary tools beyond Zouk technique.

💰 PRICING
Approximately $16 per hour of advanced-level instruction and structured practice.
All tickets are sold online. We do not offer ticket sales at the door, so please check availability and reserve your spot ahead of time.

Zouk Explorer 🔍 $140 + fees
Includes 8.5 hours of structured monthly training (4h45m classes + 3h45m guided practica)
Zouk Mastery 🔥 $155 + fees
Includes 9h15m of advanced monthly training (5h30m classes + 3h45m guided practica)

Limited Drop-in spots available on week 1 and 4 of the month.

Click the >> Buy Tickets << button to check drop-in price and other discounted passes options.

💡 WHY JOIN ZOUK LAB?
Because you want more than just basic zouk classes. You want:

✔ A clear learning structure without rigidity.
✔ A space to integrate, practice, and embody what you learn.
✔ A supportive community that grows together.
✔ Tools that support your dance and wellbeing.
✔ A program designed for sustainability, not burnout.

🚗 PARKING 
Zouk Lab Wednesdays takes place at Mood & Moves Dance Co (located in SoMa - SF). Parking is street parking only.

Street parking is free on Dore Street and on Bryant Street, and metered on 9th Street and Harrison Street. In the evenings, you’ll usually find parking more easily on these streets.
 
We recommend arriving 5–10 minutes early so you can park comfortably, settle in, and begin class with presence. Consider carpooling with other students or explore public transportation if convenient.

✨ REFUND POLICY
All sales are final. No refunds will be issued, except in the extraordinary case of event cancellation.

📩 CONTACT:
For questions, please email us at info@nellycaldeira.com

📝 FAQ
coming soon

ABOUT NELLY
Nelly Caldeira is a passionate and fun Brazilian Zouk instructor and Personal Transformation Coach from Brazil, now based in the Bay Area. A pillar of the community since 2018, she began her Zouk journey in 2014 at Renata Peçanha’s school in Rio de Janeiro, as well as being trained by Paloma & William and Val & Vanessa. Her move to the U.S. and role with the Zouk Needs You team marked her transition from devoted social dancer to dedicated instructor, excelling in both leading and following. She has performed with various Brazilian Zouk teams, competed and judged in the advanced Jack & Jill division, and is currently one of the main coaches with the renowned MAC Project in Paris. She is devoted to building communities where dancers grow in confidence, connection, and authentic self-expression, firmly believing that dance is a powerful medium for personal transformation. Through a balanced approach that values both dance technique and the emotional and relational aspects of dancing, Nelly integrates self-development with movement to enrich both the personal and professional lives of social dancers.

Looking forward to having you with us in this project.
Love & Zouk Hugs,
Nelly
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