Course Material
Foundations Program Intro Level NEXT STEP: Finishing Intro Course
ZOUK INTRO COURSE Our Intro course is the very first step to learning zouk. We’ve included below all the details you need to know to start your course off on the right foot!
What movements are covered in the Intro course? The list of movements covered in Intro are shown below along with a flow diagram showing the how we will connect this movements in each module. We’ve included some of the Level 1 movements too so you can get more of a bird’s-eye view of what you will be learning!
① Closed Position Traveling Movement | ② Transitional Mvmt (Closed-to-Open) | ③ Open Position Traveling Movement | ④ Transitional Mvmt (Open-to-Closed) | Basic [Ba] | Slingshot [SS] | Corridor [Co] | Side Turn [ST] |
| Rebound [RB] | Thread [Th] | Forward Turn [FT] | Legend |
| Circular Soltinho [CS] |
| Intro |
| Yoyo [YY] |
| Level 1 |
| Bonus [Bo] |
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What are routines (aka combinations or patterns)? Routines are a sequence of movements. We group movements into routines that are commonly used on the dancefloor when social dancing. Each week we will review the previous week’s routines and learn a new movement and routine!
Movement(s) | Weekly Routines | Week 1: Basic / Spot Basic | Basic - Basic - {Side Step - Side Step - Spot Basic - Spot Basic} | Week 2: Basic / Corridor | Basic - Basic - Corridor - Corridor(Basic) - {Spot Basic - Spot Basic} | Week 3: Side Turn | Basic - Corridor - Corridor - Side Turn - {Spot Basic - Spot Basic} | Week 4: Slingshot | Basic - Slingshot - Corridor - Side Turn - {Spot Basic - Spot Basic} |
*Note: the Spot Basic and Side Steps are used to help get back on rhythm but is not a part of commonly used movements
Oh no! I missed a class, what do I do? If you notify us before the class, we will give you a $15 credit to use towards a Private Class this month! This is a wonderful option as catches you up in your group class and will help you to focus on developing excellent form. Another option is to come to the practice on Thursday between 9:00 - 10:30PM and our other students and assistant teachers will be there to show you what you missed.
Where can I get music to practice to? You can listen to zouk music on our website at www.mazouka.com/music. Look up the “Class Playlists” for music you can practice to!
Where are the student resources I keep hearing about? They are at www.mazouka.com/student-resources where you can find everything from places to dance to videos from the classes!
INTRO - WEEK 1
① Closed Position Traveling Movement | *Note: the Spot Basic and Side Steps are used to help get back on rhythm but is not a part of commonly used movements. We will use the Spot Basic throughout the course to help reorient the group. | Basic [Ba] | Spot Basic | Side Step |
New Movement(s) | Weekly Routines | Week 1: Basic / Spot Basic | Basic - Basic - {Side Step - Side Step - Spot Basic - Spot Basic} | Week 2: Corridor | Basic - Basic - Corridor - Corridor(Basic) - {Spot Basic - Spot Basic} |
 
INTRO - WEEK 2
① Closed Position Traveling Movement | ② Transitional Mvmt (Closed-to-Open) | ③ Open Position Traveling Movement | ④ Transitional Mvmt (Open-to-Closed) | Basic [Ba] | Slingshot [SS] | Corridor [Co] | Side Turn [ST] | Spot Basic |
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New Movement(s) | Weekly Routines | Week 1: Basic / Spot Basic | Basic - Basic - {Side Step - Side Step - Spot Basic - Spot Basic} | Week 2: Corridor | Basic - Basic - Corridor - Corridor(Basic) - {Spot Basic - Spot Basic} | Week 3: Side Turn | Basic - Corridor - Corridor - Side Turn - {Spot Basic - Spot Basic} |
INTRO - WEEK 3
① Closed Position Traveling Movement | ② Transitional Mvmt (Closed-to-Open) | ③ Open Position Traveling Movement | ④ Transitional Mvmt (Open-to-Closed) | Basic [Ba] | Slingshot [SS] | Corridor [Co] | Side Turn [ST] | Spot Basic |
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Movement(s) | Weekly Routines | Week 2: Basic / Corridor | Basic - Basic - Corridor - Corridor(Basic) - {Spot Basic - Spot Basic} | Week 3: Side Turn | Basic - Corridor - Corridor - Side Turn - {Spot Basic - Spot Basic} | Week 4: Slingshot | Basic - Slingshot - Corridor - Side Turn - {Spot Basic - Spot Basic} |
INTRO - WEEK 4
① Closed Position Traveling Movement | ② Transitional Mvmt (Closed-to-Open) | ③ Open Position Traveling Movement | ④ Transitional Mvmt (Open-to-Closed) | Basic [Ba] | Slingshot [SS] | Corridor [Co] | Side Turn [ST] | Spot Basic |
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Movement(s) | Weekly Routines | Week 2: Basic / Corridor | Basic - Basic - Corridor - Corridor(Basic) - {Spot Basic - Spot Basic} | Week 3: Side Turn | Basic - Corridor - Corridor - Side Turn - {Spot Basic - Spot Basic} | Week 4: Slingshot | Basic - Slingshot - Corridor - Side Turn - {Spot Basic - Spot Basic} |
 
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