ZoukLabWed in SF - August Classes

📅  August 5, 12, 19, 26.
🕖 7pm - 10:15pm (week 1,2,3)
🕖 7pm - 10:45pm (week 4)
Limited spots due to studio capacity. 
To help us create a balanced and intentional experience, tickets must be purchased online in advance. Door payment is not guaranteed.

🌱 GREAT NEWS: NEW BEGINNER PROGRAM LAUNCH!

We’re excited to introduce Zouk Foundations, our new beginner program created for dancers who are completely new to Brazilian Zouk or want to strengthen their foundational skills. To celebrate the project launch, we’re offering a special $30 discount on the full August program!

📅 PROJECT SCHEDULE
Limited drop in allowed in week 1 and 4 for locals. Non-local dancers may reach out on IG to check for drop-in availability whenever they are in town.

Week 1, 2, 3 - Progressive Classes (Aug 5, 12, 19)
• 7:00pm to 8:15pm – Zouk Foundations 🌱
• 7:00pm to 8:15pm – Zouk Explorer 🔍
• 8:15pm to 8:45pm – Free Flow Practica (all levels)
• 8:45pm to 10:15pm – Zouk Mastery 🔥

Week 4 – Community Day (all levels + drop ins) (Aug 26)
• 7pm to 7:30pm - Body & Drills Warm ups
• 7:30pm to 8pm - Partner  Zouk Games
• 8pm to 8:30pm - Guided Practica
• 8:30pm to 8:45pm - Connection Circle
• 8:45pm to 10:30pm - Potluck + Social Dancing

💰 PRICING
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 Foundations $110 + fees Project Launch Sale: $80 + fees ($30 off)
🔍 Zouk Explorer $145 + fees
🔥 Zouk Mastery $160 + fees
👀 Drop-in  $35 - $45 + fees (depending on the week)
Limited drop in allowed in week 1 and 4 for locals. Non-local dancers may reach out on IG to check for drop-in availability whenever they are in town.

🎯  CLASS LEVELS

7pm - Zouk Foundations 🌱 (Beg)
Focused on the most important foundational concepts and patterns of Brazilian Zouk. Perfect for dancers who are completely new to Brazilian Zouk or want to brush up on their basics.
*No prerequisites required. No partner needed.

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.

8:45 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.

**Dancers who have been learning and dancing Brazilian Zouk regularly for 2+ years or believe to be ready for advanced training may apply here forms.gle/vrGfidZ5keHuGBqB6

📝 AUGUST PROGRAM 
Monthly theme: Frame

🌱 Zouk Foundation - essential concepts and patterns.
Rhythm and timing, basics (in place, back & forth, side to side), change of direction, send away, lateral, left turn.

🔍 Zouk Explorer - foundation, connection, and variation.
Exploring the world of Balanço & S turn variations.

🔥 Zouk Mastery - precision, refinement, deeper technique.
Balance and Precision in Tilted Turns & Bate Cabelo (different entry points and exits).

✅ WHAT IS ZOUK LAB WEDNESDAYS?

ZoukLab Wed is a Brazilian Zouk Community that combines progressive and continuous learning classes for Zoukurius and Zouk dancers who are focused on becoming great dancers in an environment that's fun, growth, and community-oriented.

Our mission is to support dancers grow and enjoy their zouk journey in a way that feels healthy and sustainable.

Classes are progressive within each month, but non-progressive from month to month, so you can join at the start of any monthly cycle.

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

This is a community space where learning feels fun, exciting, effective, and sustainable.

❌ WHAT IT IS NOT?

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

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.

🎯 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.

💡 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 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

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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