Brazilian Zouk Beginner Bootcamp

About this event

Join us for a 3-hour Beginner Bootcamp where we’ll explore the essential foundations of Brazilian Zouk!

This bootcamp is part of our Beginner Series. You’re very welcome whether you attended the October bootcamp or have never danced Zouk before. We’ll briefly recap the basics from the first bootcamp, moving through them a little faster, so we have more time to explore new movements and deepen your understanding. If you’re unsure whether the pace will work for you, feel free to contact Xanne beforehand.

✨ What is Brazilian Zouk?
Brazilian Zouk is a partner dance that originated in Brazil. It’s known for its flowing movements, playful connection, body movement and musicality. You’ll learn to move together with your partner while exploring rhythm, weight shifts, turns and the characteristic waves and curves of Zouk.

💫 In this bootcamp, we’ll explore:
• The basic steps and foundations of Brazilian Zouk
• Playing with foundational movements
• Connection and the principles of leading and following
• Flow and body movement in Zouk
• Musicality and moving together with the music

📅 9 December
🕖 9:00–22:00
📍 Kanaalweg 84a, Utrecht. When you arrive, walk down the hallway on the first floor, past the double doors. You’ll find the lounge/reception area where you can grab a drink and we’ll welcome you!

Come discover why so many people fall in love with Brazilian Zouk🤍


✨ About the teacher:
"Xanne Mensinga has a background in theatre, performance art and various dance styles, including Contemporary and Argentine Tango. Since 2018, she has dedicated herself to Brazilian Zouk, traveling internationally to learn and teach. Her teaching combines technique with embodiment, guiding dancers to connect to movement from the inside out. She emphasizes softness, awareness and playfulness, helping dancers develop both structure and personal expression. Alongside her work in Zouk, Xanne is a social scientist with a focus on how the arts, dance and theatre can support mental health and wellbeing. She integrates somatic and conscious movement practices into her teaching."

For more information, check out her Instagram: @xannemensje