WELCOME to secure online ticketing for Future Zouk o Rio Está Vindo ft. Bruna & Felipe 2022! We are overjoyed to invite you to join our team of gifted artists from Rio de Janeiro, Chicago, and more for the second instance of our autumn Brazilian zouk weekender featuring multiple workshops from all levels to advanced difficulty plus, evening social dancing parties, afternoon practicas, and more--this time including offerings not only in Chicago (Saturday 19 November 2022) but also Milwaukee (Sunday 20 November 2022)! Get ready for 20+ hours of solid, Brazilian zouk goodness featuring two of the most elite, well respected instructors on the planet for their second appearance in the Midwest, Bruna Peçanha & Felipe Lira (Rio de Janeiro, BRA) with support by local and regional favorites soon to be announced. For more details on the full schedule as we release it, visit our official Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1200410827265696. See also a .pdf version of the full workshop and party schedule here: https://bit.ly/FZOREV2022Schedule.
SCHEDULE (17 November 2022 DRAFT)
+ FRI 11/18 (7 to 9p for lesson, 9p+ for hangout) - 2hr limited enrollment advanced level small group private lesson by Bruna & Felipe (topic: The three lines of Brazilian zouk applied to four different toalha variations) at Dance Center Chicago of 3868 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago, IL. After the small group private, optional meet and greet hangout with the artists open to all at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro across the street from Dance Center Chicago.
+ SAT 11/19 (11a to 5p, 9p to 2a) - Total 6 hours all levels to advanced Brazilian zouk workshops with Bruna & Felipe, Gabriel & Alex, Just Jacob, and friends followed by 4+ hours evening social dancing party at Dance Center Chicago of 3868 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago, IL. Workshop topics and times:
- SAT 11a Gabriel & Alex: Isolations, more than you expected (60 min, All Levels)
- SAT 12p Just Jacob: Connecting soltinho with viradinha (60 min, All Levels)
- SAT 1 to 1:30p: Short break, open floor practice
- SAT 1:30p Bruna & Felipe: Core technique for Brazilian zouk wifi plus footwork variations (90 min, Intermediate Level)
- SAT 3p - Bruna & Felipe: Traveling and continuous head motion with body movement variations (90 min. Advanced Level)
- SAT 4:30 to 5p: Open floor practice
- SAT 5 to 9p: Dinner break, time for private lessons
- SAT 9p Gabriel & Alex: How to transform linear movements into circular movements (60 min, All Levels)
- SAT 10p to 2a: Evening social dance party with Bruna & Felipe, Gabriel & Alex, DJ Eddie Midnight, Just Jacob, and friends!
+ SUN 11/20 (2 to 7p+) - Total 4 hours of all levels to advanced Brazilian zouk workshops with Bruna & Felipe, Just Jacob, and friends with bundled 1 hour practica at Daync Studio of 504 W National Ave Studio A in Milwaukee, WI. Official house afterparty from 7p onwards with the Milwaukee ambassadors and all the artists at a local residence ofN83W18190 Le Mons Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051! Workshop topics and times:
- SUN 2p Just Jacob: Maintaining connection through the lateral variations (60 min, All Levels)
- SUN 3p Bruna & Felipe: Remixing the foundations, basics variations (90 min, All Levels)
- SUN 4:30 to 5p: Short break, open floor practice
- SUN 5p Bruna & Felipe: Foundations of passive head movement with variations (90 min, Intermediate Level)
- SUN 6:30 to 7p: Open floor practice
- SUN 7p+: Official house afterparty from 7p onwards at N83W18190 Le Mons Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, USA with hosts Bill Finnegan, Christine Neumeyer, and Aamid Ahbab aka DJ Eddie Midnight!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
+ Attenders are welcome to use masks (or request such from dance partners), but we won't enforce them for this event.
+ All attenders regardless of vaccination status or masking preference must pass a negative COVID test with results no greater than 72 hours before event participation. (Note: PCR, rapid antigen, and saliva tests all accepted but NOT antibody test.) There are multiple free and low cost testing options across Chicago and Milwaukee, and we will have LIMITED rapid self-test kits on site for sale at cost, i.e. $25.
+ Reduced indoor capacity and facilities thoroughly cleaned throughout the event with hand sanitizing encouraged in the event of partner switching.
+ All participant names, emails, and phone numbers confidentially recorded to facilitate contact tracing, if necessary.
CONFIRMED ARTISTS
+ Bruna Peçanha & Felipe Lira (Rio de Janeiro, BRA) - Instructing all levels to advanced content for their second tour through the Midwest, these elite Brazilian zouk artists bring an unparalleled depth of knowledge and passion for their craft. See their full bios on the official Brazilian Zouk Dance Council website at https://www.brazilianzoukcouncil.com/project/bruna-pecanha/ and https://www.brazilianzoukcouncil.com/project/felipe-lira/
+ Gabriel De CB & Alex Kohler (Rio / Virginia) - Instructing all levels to advanced content for the first time together in Chicago!
+ DJ Eddie Midnight (Milwaukee, WI) - DJaying and dancing in both Chicago and Milwaukee!
+ Bill Finnegan, Christine Neumeyer, and Aamid Ahbab (Milwaukee, WI) - Official Milwaukee ambassadors and Sunday after-party hosts!
+ Just Jacob (Chicago, IL) - Organizing, DJaying, and teaching all levels content!
Questions? Comments? Feel free to contact the lead organizer of the event, Just Jacob aka Jacob S. Heiss via [email protected] or 312-870-0287.
Last Update: 17 November 2022