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 Current Top Zouk Performers & Instructors - Which Performer do you follow?

Dadinho Jefferson

 

Talented Brazilian Zouk performer who can mix Axe, Jazz and Street Dance.

 

He took 1 st and 2nd places in various competitions and he created his own style.

 

As a choreographer, he created works for bands performing throughout Brazil, Croatia,Slovenia and Italy. he created own company  “Boombox by Jefferson Dadinhoin 2001.  and is currently developing a program for teacher training specializing in zouk lambada and Dança de Salão through this Company. Since starting his own company Jefferson has travelled extensively throughout Brazil as well as overseas.

 

 Aline

 

Professional dancer and choreographer since 2005. In 2008, Aline won the National Championship of Ballroom Dancing in Florianópolis, “Baila Floripa”.In 2009, she became the first national tournament salsa champion, the “Salsa y Sabor” held by the Salsa World Congress in Brazil.Aline joined the Club Company “Latin Dance”,  From 2012 to 2013, she performed on Cruises by Costa Cruises dancing along the Brazilian coast. Abroad, she participated in the most important South American salsa competition in Rosario (Argentina), where became second runner-up award winner. Soon after, in November 2012, she performed at the “Congress Comadreja” in Cordoba (Argentina), which gathers all the leading dancers and competitors in the world of salsa. Currently she enhances her skills by graduating the physical education course. In 2013 Aline joined forces with Dadinho and incorporated beautiful and sexy ladies styling in their Zouk moves.To date, resides in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

 

 

Kadu & Larissa

 

Kado started Latin Dance when he was 15 years old in Sao Paulo, Brazil. he completed courses in Samba Rock and Pagode (popular styles in Sao Paulo), Zouk-Lambada, Samba no Pe, Hip Hop and Ballet with some of the biggest companies in Sao Paulo, whilst he also appeared in various famous television programs.After building a reputation as the youngest dancer in São Paulo, he moved to Rio de Janeiro where he returned to the Jimmy de Oliveira Academy to teach samba de gafieira, bolero and soltinho.  For two years, he performed at the Alex de Carvalho Academy and taught Samba de Gafieira and Samba no Pe. During this period of time, he also danced with Thalmah Cia de Danca Contemporanea (Contemporary Company) in Rio de Janeiro for one year.In 2005 I was recognised as a professional dance instructor by the Jimmy de Oliveira Dance Academy. In 2007 he was recognised as a dancer and instructor reference of the new generation of Samba de Gafieira and Samba no Pe in Brazil.    With Larissa Thayane, they were  involved with various events extensively throughout Brazil, conducting workshops and performing.In 2007 they moved to Brisbane Australia to be part of the Rio Rhythmics Latin Dance Academy teaching team. Since then Larissa and kado have been conducting workshops and performing extensively throughout Australia and all around the world including the following countries:New ZealandMalaysiaBerlinSwitzerlandAmsterdamLithuaniaTaiwanBrazilPragueCanadaNew CaledoniaSpainLondonNorwayt

Bruno Galhardo& Eglantin

 

Bruno GalhardoDancer, choreographer and teacher for over 10 years. Was present in the most important international congresses. In 2011, highlighted his career in the "If she dance I dance" produced by a Brazilian television channel, which was ranked among the three finalists. In 2012, he served as a teacher in "Dance of the Famous" program in Brazil. 3 has toured Europe in partnership with Eglantine Oliveira. Teachers of Congress: Zouk World Congress - Sao Paulo Brazil (2012 - 2013) Corpo Carioca Congress - Saint Petersburg Russia (2013 - 2104) Sí Bachata Festival - Prague (2013) Prague Samba & Zouk Congress International House of Rhythm Zouk Festival - Kiev Ukraine Austria Zouk Congress 2014

 

 

Eglantine Oliveira

 

She began her studies in ballroom dancing at the 2009 Dance Center Jaime Arôxa. Capoeirista was for 10 years. Get experience in: Jazz, Belly Dance, Ballet, Contemporary and Stiletto. Student Eutonia 3 European tours in partnership with Bruno Gallardo. Teachers of Congress: World Zouk Congress - Sao Paulo Brazil (2012 - 2013) Body Carioca Congress - Saint Petersburg Russia (2013 - 2104) Sí Bachata Festival - Prague (2013) Prague Samba & Zouk Congress International House of Rhythm Zouk Festival - Kiev Ukraine Austria Zouk Congress 2014 Beautiful Zouk - Sao Paulo Brazil (2014) Ladies Weekend - Uberlandia Brazil (2014)

Zouk Video Collections

zouk video for advanced dancers

Xandy & Evelyn Valencia

 

https://www.youtube.com/user/xliberato

 

Everyone's favorite

Evelyn Magyari career started, like many artists with exceptionally gifted bodies, at the young age of 6. She started with Rhythmic Gymnastics, a discipline where, among other things, you learn to form your body into incredible shapes and lines. This skill was also useful for street dance that she participated in during her school years. She acted in show dance teams and worked out diverse choreographies.Evelyn has her own special art of moving and interpreting the music; a style that is very sensual, smooth and fluent. Over the years she has been visiting many countries in Europe and South America with great teachers such as Pasty, Mafie Zouker and Adilio Porto.Currently, Evelyn is working with Xandy Liberato with whom she takes Zouk Lambada to another level by adding contemporary dance. They travel the world with their unique and emotive workshops.The zouk classes given by Xandy Liberato and Evelyn Magyari are for beginners through to advanced students as well. The main goal is to work on the interpretation of the different zouk styles. They use contemporary dance techniques such as contact improvisation, circle movements, body movements in the shape of 8 (based on the technique by Jose Limon), centripetal and centrifugal strength. The goal is to broaden your musical, physical and anatomical knowledge, to improve your interpretation of zouk lambada dance.To date, resides in Valencia. (Moved from Amsterdam )

 

 

Xandy Liberato was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, and currently lives in Spain. He is a good example of how dance is much more than just a combination of steps. Not only does he activate every muscle in his body, he moves every fibre in his heart and soul.He began his studies in “Escuela Municipal Ballet de Sao Paulo”, “Casa da Dança” and “Expressao a dos”, where he studied Ballet,Afro, Samba, Hip Hop, Musical Jazz and Standars. He continued his education in London at “Pineapple Dance School” and “DanceWorks”, where he also taught his art. In Spain, he finished professional studies in Contemporary Dance at María Carbonell´s Dance Conservatory and continued his education in Europe attending to several workshops and courses with different international choreographers.Xandy specializes in Samba Carnaval, Samba Reggae and Afro Brasilian, Samba Freestyle Hip Hop and Zouk. His original and creative dance moves combine the essence of traditional Brazilian dances and how they have evolved over time, distinguishing him in the world of dance. His long career across the world makes it possible for Xandy to blend his multidisciplinary knowledge, as is reflected in his workshops and his work with Mou Dansa in Spain.The zouk classes given by Xandy Liberato and Evelyn Magyari are for beginners through to advanced students as well. The main goal is to work on the interpretation of the different zouk styles. They use contemporary dance techniques such as contact improvisation, circle movements, body movements in the shape of 8 (based on the technique by Jose Limon), centripetal and centrifugal strength. The goal is to broaden musical, physical and anatomical knowledge, to improve your interpretation of zouk lambada dance.Xandy’s ability to communicate his passion for Brazilian dance, contemporary dance and movement make his work unique, full of life and emotion.To date, resides in Valencia, Spain.

https://www.facebook.com/Zouk.Valencia

Mr. Dragon (Drago Amsterdam) and Bruna SousaDragon

 

Sweet performance

Mr. Dragon – many-sided professional: performer, entertainer, choreographer, instructor and dance-adviser. Internationally appreciated for his outstanding cadence/rhythm, exciting forcefulness, exquisite shows, workshops, classes and his all-magnetic charisma. He received his first thorough education in dance in his native town – metropolis Brasilia – where he grew into a talented and successful artist. In 2005 Mr Dragon was invited to an all-inclusive visit to the Netherlands by Claudio Gomes. He stayed and started boosting the dissemination of Brazilian & Latin music and dance in Europe.By now he has participated in congresses and festivals world-wide and has specialized in Brazilian Zouk, Samba de Gafieira, Salsa, Forró, Bachata, acrobatics, techniques. All elements that are essential to every dancer, such as posture, elegance, strength, flexibility, balance, styling, expression, come together in his lessons. He teaches it all in a lucid and amusing way and whenever, wherever, whatever this charming young man is dancing, he catches the eye, fascinates.To date, resides in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Carlos & Fernando

 

Professonal performance

 

Carlos da Silva created Rio Dance Studio, Prague after moving from Rio de Janerio 16 years ago.After making a big decision to move to Europe, Carlos recognised a chance to re-invent and introduce the Brazilian styles of dance in the Czech Republic. . Together with Sofie da Silva then, they opened the first Brazilian dance school in Prague.As no one in the Czech Republic was aware of these dance styles, they had to work very hard to promote samba, zouk and tango to ensure their dream succeeded.Five years later Carlos’ focus and specialty is in zouk lambada and he now lays claim to being the Godfather of Zouk in Prague with a loyal following across Europe.A very proud accomplishment in Carlos’ dance career occurred in 2010 when he presented the first Zouk Congress in Prague. Now held annually, it is arguably the pinnacle of zouk congresses held across Europe, and eagerly anticipated by dance students across the world. As the organizer, Carlos assembles world recognised zouk dance teachers, with 600 students registering to attend each year.In January 2012 Carlos opened his own dance studio in Prague where he has more than 150 students and 3 teachers working for him as assistants. Rio Dance Studio is where Carlos teaches, trains for performances and shows, and where Latin dance parties are held. He also works with a promotional team of 18 dancers under the name “Brasil Show”, performing shows in the Czech Republic and surrounding countries.Highly regarded by his dance peers, Carlos is in demand as an accomplished and renowned dance teacher, performer and choreographer. With his new dance partner, Fernando he performs at over 40 dance events and congresses internationally each year.

 

http://www.praguezoukcongress.com/

Lift and trick

 

William and paloma  

Lucia Kubašová is a professional dancer from Slovakia and a champion in Latin ballroom and salsa. She started her Zouk training with Adilio Porto and has become a respected and adored zouk teacher on the international zouk scene. She set up the first Zouk Dance School in Slovakia and she also teaches in Czech Republic with Jakub Jakoubek. Jakub is well known in Latin ballroom as well in the contemporary and jazz dance circles. Together, Lucia and Jakub blend in their dance insights and take zouk to the next level with their own unique style.

Kamacho with larissa in LA Congress in 2014

 

Kamacho is Zouk current sensation, He dancees with various partners and has own funky style.

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