Leo’s Shadow
The Image and the Abyss: What Leo’s Shadow can teach the Wider Zouk Community It was a warm night in Canggu, Bali. I had just finished a restorative yoga class led by a tranquil, gender-fluid instructor. … Read More »
Papasito Adds Zouk
Karol G’s “Papasito” Adds Zouk Artists to Video When Colombian superstar Karol G dropped her new single—and equally vibrant video—“Papasito” from her eagerly awaited album Tropicoqueta, she didn’t just gift the world another reggaeton earworm. In … Read More »
Cultivating Inclusivity
By Caroline Haugsted @carolineinflow& Hara Zi @hara_zi Let’s Dance Together: Cultivating Inclusivity in Our Communities Inclusivity isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential to building a thriving, welcoming dance community. In social dance, inclusivity means creating an environment … Read More »
Chill Rooms and the Evolving Energy of Zouk Events
There is a feeling from many people in the community that something has been shifting. Socials and events seem to have a different energy. Some people expect the Zouk dance floor to be a refuge for … Read More »
Can We Dance Freely Without Gender Roles?
For many, Brazilian Zouk has become a journey of self-discovery and freedom of expression. Over the past few decades, the way we view roles in partner dancing has evolved significantly, and Zouk, with its fluid and … Read More »