GET READY FOR AN AMAZING WEEKEND!!
Register Tickets at: https://www.nyczoukfestival.com/tickets

We kick off festivities on Thursday at NYC ZOUK FESTIVAL 2023 Pre-Party.

We kick off this year's festivities with an awesome workshop by Ry'el and Saeko, who will be teaching a workshop on Discovering more Lateral Variations and creative exits! Then unleash your dance with sounds of DJ Power, DJ Jem, and DJ Viscious!!

We also have a special guest in the house. All the way from Brazil DJ Kakah, who will be celebrating a bday. So let's get ready for an amazing weekend of workshops, performances, friends, community, and more! Walk over to times square pop a few pics, find great places to eat, feel the energy, and then let the night take you!!

So Join us for the hottest pre-party in the city! Well Maybe we are a bit biased after all it is NYC. The Thursday Pre-party is open to everyone. After the pre-party come experience DIM SUM right below they are open until 3:00AM!

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SCHEDULE

If you do not know how to lead or follow Aberturas or Chicotes, it is best for you to take both classes!

►8:30 - 9:30 PM - Brazilian Zouk Workshop = Discovering More Lateral Variations and creative exits. (Open Level)

►9:30/10 - 2:00 AM NYC ZOUK FESTIVAL THURSDAY PREPARTY BEGINS

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WHERE
IMPERIAL BALLROOM 27-29 Division Street 2nd Floor

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PRICING:
EARLY BIRD RATE $29 Workshop and Party until October 1st
EARLY BIRD RATE $16 Party Only until October 1st

AT DESTINATION RATE $35 Workshop and Party
AT DESTINATION RATE $20 Party only
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ABOUT RY'EL
Ry’el Performer, choreographer, instructor, Dance coach and Creator of ZenZouk , a method of teaching Brazilian Zouk lambada and over all body movement thru multiple exercises and philosophies based on the “elements” Including earth water fire and air- as symbols for analyzing dance and personal movement.

Ry’el’s main aim is to educate and cultivate the appreciation for each one of these different styles of Brazilian Zouk-Lambada , building a strong foundation of versatility by embracing evolution thru the classics techniques found in the origins of our dance (Lambada).



​His rich formal dance training in classical ballet, jazz, World Jazz, modern dance, international Latin, and social dances like Salsa, Bachata, cha-cha and different Brazilian Zouk styles enables him to understand, share & create flavorful and fluid organic movement in each of his works as well in his teachings. His expressive sensuality and trained eye for technique through his Body and mind connections philosophies makes a unique class experience.