Are you ready to learn Brazilian Zouk, meet the Brazilian Zouk community, and have an awesome congress vacation? The largest Brazilian Zouk event in Canada is happening May 15-21 in Toronto – and you’re invited!
What is the Newcomer Program?
CZC’s Newcomer Program is made specifically for new Zoukers to discover the magic of a Brazilian Zouk congress weekend and to learn Brazilian Zouk. In the Newcomer Program, you can:
- Be part of one of the top-rated Brazilian Zouk events in the world
- Learn Brazilian Zouk in a progressive newcomer-focused workshop track (including an introduction to head movement)
- Party and watch professional shows each night
- Become part of the Brazilian Zouk community by meeting new and experienced Zouk dancers
- Understand Brazilian Zouk social dancing etiquette
- Participate in your very own Newcomer Jack and Jill competition
- Have a chance to WIN full passes to our 2025 event!
Educational Program
Your Newcomer educational program includes:
- Orientation & Crash course on Friday to get you into the flow
- Social Dance Guidebook workshop (to answer your questions about Brazilian Zouk etiquette)
- Progressive classes with experienced teachers
- Workshops specifically about upper body Brazilian Zouk movement
Parties
- Access to Fri-Sun parties (pre-parties available as a separately ticketed item)
- Early evening social dance practice sessions
- Over 20 hours of social dancing
- Music by international DJs
Other Perks
- Compete in the Newcomer Jack and Jill Competition at no extra cost – and win prizes!
- Watch Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and All-Star/Champion Jack and Jill Competitions
Should I take this program?
Any dancer with less than one year of total Brazilian Zouk experience that wishes to take a progressive beginner workshop series and has not attended another event, competed, or assisted in teaching is welcome to take this program. We recommend it for people who are still learning their fundamentals, as this program starts from the basics. Morning Newcomer workshops on Saturday and Sunday are mandatory for Newcomer Pass holders.
If you have more than one year of experience or intend to come to parties only, please sign up for our Weekend Pass to ensure we keep spaces in this program for our in-class Newcomers.
If you want to take other, non-Newcomer level classes or compete in a Novice or Intermediate Jack and Jill, you should purchase a regular Weekend Pass instead of a Newcomer Pass.
If you feel you have forgotten Brazilian Zouk, contact us directly to discuss.
Experienced dancers: please do not use this program as a party pass. Doing so will result in a ban from our event.
Anything Else I Should Know?
If this is your first time coming to a Brazilian Zouk (or any) dance event, here’s some extra things to think about:
- You don’t need a partner and you can choose whether you’d like to lead or follow.
- Brazilian Zouk dancers use a variety of footwear. Anything from ballet flats, jazz shoes, dance boots or sneakers, or even heels work.
- Wear comfortable clothing to move around in workshops, and bring extra shirts if you sweat.
- Remember to check for any party themes, if you like to dress for the theme.
- A water bottle, breath mints, and camera are great things to bring to dance workshops.
- Coming alone? No worries! Closer to the event, we’ll connect you to other Newcomers through a Facebook group where you can ask questions and reach out to others.