NEWSLETTER_4 August 2009
- Class Footage
- Special Offers
- All New Class Pass
- Performance Courses
- 4th Zouk Lambada Bootcamp
- Changes to Timetable
- 2nd Zouk Lambada Dance Competition
- Zouk Nights Opening Night
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Class Footage
Very soon you will be able to view all footage from our weekly classes online. So if you’ve forgotten something or just need a refresher, worry no more! Just visit melbournezouk.com.au
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Special Offers
If you bring a friend along to either Tuesday or Sunday evening classes at 7.30pm, you will receive a FREE class each time for the month of August.
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All New Class Pass
The all new CLASS PASS costs $200 for 10 classes (10 x 2 hour class = 20 hours of tuition @ $10 p/hr and a saving of $200). The pass is valid for 3 months. For non-class pass holders, classes will cost $20 p/hr class (or $40 for 2 hours of tuition). Your pass can be used at any of the Melbourne Zouk general dance classes: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 7.30pm.
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New Performance Courses
All performance classes run for an 8 week term and cost $160. Melbourne Zouk will be offering Salsa, Bachata and Zouk classes starting the week of Sunday 16 August ’09. If you are interested or would just like more information, contact Donovan 0417 640 033. In addition we’ll also be running Jazz and Brazilian Samba classes on Saturday mornings.
The current Sunday ‘Semi-pro’ and ‘Intermediate Student Performance Classes’ will reach the end of term on Sunday 9 August. We’ll continue with the next 8 week block from Sunday 16 August. Each course costs $160. To do the ‘Semi-pro Class’ you must be enrolled in the ‘Intermediate Performance Class’ and you will receive a $50 ($320-$50 = $270) discount if fees are paid by 9 August for both courses. After this date the courses will be charged at the full amount of $320.
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4th Zouk Lambada Bootcamp & Party
Melbourne Zouk presents our 4th Zouk Lambada Bootcamp with the veterans of over 40 world class festivals and congresses, Larissa & Kadu from Brazil/Brisbane. The Saturday night welcome party starts at 7.30pm and will feature a spectacular performance by the very exciting duo. The music will be a mix of Salsa, Bachata and Zouk music. Venue for the Saturday 22 August party is Fusion Lifestyle Studios, 478 Smith St, Fitzroy, General entry $25. Other performances include Donovan & Minx, Latinize Dance Company Pro Team, Melbourne Zouk Student Performance Team, & lots more...
Sunday 23 August Workshops @ Fusion Lifestyle Studios, 478 Smith St, Fitzroy, Melbourne
Workshop 1 - Zouk Lambada Intermediate 1, Time: 12 – 1pm, Cost: $35
Workshop 2 - Cool Body Movements, Time: 1– 2pm, Cost: $35
Workshop 3 - Dips and Tricks, Time: 3 – 4pm, Cost: $35
Workshop 4 - Zouk Lambada Intermediate 2, Time: 4 – 5pm, Cost: $35
PRICING: Each workshop will cost $35 per hour. If you purchase all 4 workshops or a Latin Lover VIP card holder or pre purchase your ticket, entry to the party is only $20 (instead of $25).
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Changes to Timetable
The timetable is being constantly adjusted to suit the needs of our students. Please ensure that you check the web site timetable regularly for any scheduling changes.
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2nd Zouk Lambada Dance Competition
Location: Town Hall Hotel, 288 Bridge Rd, Richmond
When: Sunday 23 August ’09, Time: 8pm
Cost $10 or $15 (includes Zouk Lambada dance lesson)
Winning prizes: 2 Full Passes to Brazil Central Zouk Lambada Congress
Judges: Larissa, Ming-Li & Kadu
Competition rules:
- The competition is for couples only and not soloists
- Competitors are required to put together a choreographed 1min 30sec Zouk dance routine
- Competitors will be required to ‘freestyle’ dance for 2 minutes to a track selected by the organizer
- No more than a total 3 lifts, tricks and/or assists allowed during the performance preserving the integrity of the dance
- Must have your music on CD – preferably on 2 different brands of CD from 2 different CD/DVD burners
- Elaborate costuming encouraged
- Entries close Sunday 16th August ‘09
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‘Zouk Nights’ Opening Night
When learning a new style of dance it’s imperative that you get lots of practice as well as the opportunity to dance your steps in a social environment. Melbourne Zouk will be launching ‘Zouk Nights’ on Sunday 23 August at the Town Hall Hotel, 288 Bridge Rd, Richmond from 7.30 -11pm. Its 100% Zouk music only! You can enjoy dinner - $10 steaks from 6pm.
Entry is $10 for Melbourne Zouk members and holders of the Latin Lover VIP Card or $15 for non-members (includes Zouk Lambada dance class). If you have dinner or spend more than $15 in the restaurant you can enter the party Free.
The opening night we will feature Melbourne’s 2nd Zouk Lambada Dance Competition. It’s also the farewell party for guest instructors Larissa and Kadu. Zouk Nights will be held on the first Sunday of the month.
Regards,
Donovan & Ming-Li
DIRECTORS MELBOURNE ZOUK / LATINIZE DANCE COMPANY
