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Zouk Foundations Program

Learn zouk with our amazing program NEXT STEP: Private Classes

The Zouk Foundations Program is the only program of its kind in North America. It has four core levels and is our students learn to easily handle the social dance floor. The culture at Mazouka is about community. Our students work together to learn and grow and are known locally and abroad both for the quality of their dancing and their warmth. Because regular practice is essential to developing any skill, the programs include weekly Mazouka practices, socials, plus exclusive online resources are included as part of the program.

Learn with us and become a part of our dance school and family!

2016 CLASS SCHEDULE

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
7:00	Private Classes	Zouk Foundations 3 (Starts at 7:30)			Private Classes
8:00	Private Classes	Zouk Foundations 3 (Starts at 7:30)	Zouk Foundations 2	Zouk Foundations 1	Private Classes
9:00	Zouk Graduate Program	‘Zouk Me’ Tuesdays Social (starts at 9:30)	Zouk Foundations 2	Zouk Foundations 1	Private Classes
10:00	Zouk Graduate Program		Practice & Assessments	Practice & Assessments
11:00

Session 2016	Foundations Level 1 Thursday 8-10PM	Foundations Level 2 Wednesday 8-10PM	Foundations Level 3 Tuesday 7:15-9:15PM
Jan 11 - Feb 5	Bonus	Touch&Go	Dips / Cambre
Feb 8 - Mar 4	Thread	Diagonal	Tilted Turns
Mar 7 - Apr 1	Yoyo	Angle Changes	Roasted Chicken
Apr 4 - Apr 29	Circular Soltinho	Piao / Top	Snake
May 2 - Jun 3	Bonus	Touch&Go	Dips / Cambre
Jun 6 - Jul 1	Thread	Diagonal	Tilted Turns
Jul 4 - Jul 29	Yoyo	Angle Changes	Roasted Chicken
Aug 3 - Aug 28	Circular Soltinho	Piao / Top	Snake
Sept 5 - Sep 30	Bonus	Touch&Go	Dips / Cambre
Oct 3 - Oct 28	Thread	Diagonal	Tilted Turns
Oct 31 - Nov 25	Yoyo	Angle Changes	Roasted Chicken
Nov 28 - Dec 23	Circular Soltinho	Piao / Top	Snake

2016 Session Schedule

2016 Breaks:

*Break May 30 - Jun 3

**Break Aug 29 - Sept 2

What will I get out of this program?

In short: you'll learn to dance zouk! During the program you will become familiar with all of the key foundational elements in Brazilian Zouk. The large majority of more complex, advanced movements and sequences are just combinations of these same elements, so the Foundations Program will give you a strong comprehensive base from which to explore zouk's countless possibilities.

You will also have plenty of opportunity to put what you're learning into practice on the dance floor every step of the way at our socials and practices. By the end of the program you will be able to dance Brazilian Zouk safely & comfortably and be able to connect on the dance floor with many different types of people.

Why a modular program?

We want to make learning zouk as simple and effective as possible. Over five years of teaching zouk in Toronto has made it clear: the ease and adaptability of the students who have completed at least 8 months of our courses demonstrate the power of coupling our instruction and curriculum with their level of commitment and consistency. It just works.

If you'd like to learn how to dance zouk, we will make it our mission to help you get there!

Intro	Basic
Level 1	Thread	Bonus	Yo-Yo	Circular Soltinho
Level 2	Touch&Go	Top / Piau	Diagonals	Angle Changes
Level 3	Tilted Turn	Roasted Chicken	Cambre	Snake

What pre-requisites do I need before starting?

If you are a new dancer, we recommend starting with our 4-week Intro to Zouk Course. If you already have a fair amount of social dance experience or you cannot make the time slot, please take a couple Private Classes to learn the basics.

I'll definitely have to miss a few weeks. Can I still take the program?

No problem! Whether you have a vacation coming up or a busy month at school, the modular, course-based format means you can take a month (or more) break anytime you need to. When you're back just let us know! You have any amount of time to complete the program, offering all the flexibility you'll need without compromising your learning goals.

I have lots of dance experience. Can I learn more quickly?

We've aimed to make the Zouk Foundations Program the most effective and practical route for becoming adept at dancing zouk socially. However if you have an extensive dance background, then we would suggest taking private classes instead so that you can learn at a satisfying pace.

Okay, so I want to learn zouk! What does all this cost?

Head to the ONLINE REGISTRATION page!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Where does the money from the Memberships go? When will I be billed and are there refunds?

We treat Membership fees as a contribution to keeping our beautiful studio running. We really appreciate your patronage! Even if you pay in middle of the month, your payment will go to the beginning (1st) of next month. Note that we do not offer refunds as we are virtually a not-for-profit business, so please let us know before the 1st of the month if you’d like to cancel your membership. If you want to keep your membership running as an ongoing donation to our studio we will put you on our website in our Mazouka Patron’s Circle!

I’m going on vacation / need to take a break!

If you'd like to put your membership into vacation mode or cancel it, please fill out the form or call us at 647-773-3887 so we can find a way to keep your zouk sharp while you are on break so you will be prepared when you rejoin the group classes again!

Oh no! I missed a class, what do I do?

If you notify us before the class, we will apply a $15 credit to your membership that you can apply to a Private Class that can be taken within that month! This is a wonderful option as catches you up in your group class and will help you to focus on developing excellent form.

I’m registered for Thursday’s class, can I do a make-up class on Wednesday?

The material for each of these classes is completely different so you would still be behind on the Thursday’s class. Please instead consider taking a Private Class to catch up :)