Zouk Solo

​I'm looking for 10-15 followers who want to be more confident in their Brazilian zouk technique, head movement and unique style - with and without a partner.

WHAT'S ZOUK SOLO?
A training series for followers who want to level-up their Brazilian zouk technique, head movement and unique style - by training solo.

​​WHY?
From classes to congresses worldwide, more Brazilian Zouk dancers are exploring solo dance. Solo training is one of the best foundations to evolve your partner dance. Ultimately, I want you to be a graceful, powerful and confident dancer - with or without a partner.

​​HOW?
This 10-class series will focus on Brazilian zouk technique, head movement, body movement and styling so you can dance zouk with control, freedom and confidence.

​​WHEN?
Monday September 9th - Monday December 2nd 8:30-9:30pm (10 classes).

​COST:
$175 for 10 classes (+ transaction fee)

HOW YOU'LL GROW AS A DANCER

​We’ll train techniques like:

​👉 Soltinho variations: Add body & head movement, spins and styling to this beautiful circular step, which can be danced solo or in ‘wifi’ (visual connection with a partner).

​👉 Tilted turns: Learn techniques to control and relax in tilted turns and other traveling turns with head movement - which you can also use in connection with a partner.

​👉 On-axis spins (giro no eixo): Learn techniques for spins on one foot - and apply this in movements like soltinho and lateral / “S”.

​👉 Toalha variations: Learn how to control variations of this beautiful movement on your own.

​👉 Bonus variations: Add head movement and styling to this traveling turn (also known as boomerang), which you can apply with a partner.

​We’ll also explore:

​👉 Elements of zouk: Add depth and dynamics to your dance by experimenting with the elements Air, Earth, Fire and Water (the theme of Rio Zouk Congress 2025), and strengthening your primary element.

​👉 Choreography: Apply techniques and styling in a short choreography to develop your presence, style and confidence.

WHO'S TEACHING?

​Kristi Foster has trained in solo and partner dance for nearly 30 years. She began in Victoria, Canada with jazz and ballet, followed by salsa and bachata. Since 2019 she's focussed on Brazilian zouk in Rio, Brazil with Rafael & Izabel and partnered with Sandro Soncini in Vancouver. She's performed for Norwegian Cruise Lines, the Vancouver International Salsa Festival, the Seattle Salsa Congress, Bachata Obsession (UK) and Zouk the North. For Kristi, dance is joy, freedom, flow and power, and that’s what she wants to share with you.

​Performing ‘Anaconda’ with Sandro Soncini at Zouk the North Congress > https://bit.ly/sandro-kristi-perform

​Sandro and Kristi’s 2022 performance team >

IS ZOUK SOLO FOR YOU?

​​This series is for you if:

​- You're an intermediate-level follower (already familiar with Br Zouk head movement).
- You want to evolve and are up for a challenge.
- You can commit to the full series, as part of a team.
- You can commit to training on your own for 1 hour / week.

​If you’re not sure if this class is for you, just ask!

REGISTRATION

The response was overwhelming and this series is now full. If you're interested in future training or projects, just message me - I'm open to ideas! :)