Michael & Aline - Zouk Mastery Retreat 2024

 𝟱 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀, 𝟭𝟲+ 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗶𝗱-𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽
 Possibility of 1:1 practice with the teachers
 Workshop for dancers with at least one year of active Zouk experience
 Deep dive into Michael and Aline's technique, styling, musicality and dance concepts
 Everyday dance practices and a night Zouk party with the best DJs
 Surrounded by nature in the heart of Polish Tatra Mountains
 Classes, parties, food and accommodation included, as well as access to the swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi available at the venue.

 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣
During 16+ h of workshops we will:
● deepen the basics of Zouk (movement execution techniques, kinetics, efficiency etc.),
● work on expression, styling, creativity and musicality,
● explore connection with ourselves and our partner in dance,
● learn Michael & Aline dance technique concepts and some of their favorite moves,
● much more .
Some more ideas covered by the workshop are provided below.
The retreat is intended for dancers with a 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗭𝗼𝘂𝗸 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. You need to easily lead/follow: boneca, tilted turn, bonus/boomerang, viradinha, soltinho, roasted chicken, counterbalance.

 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘
● Wed 10.04.
16:00-00:00 Registration
19:30-20:30 Dinner
21:00-22:30 Opening class
22:30-01:00 Social/dance practice
● Thu 11.04.
09:30-10:30 Breakfast
11:00-13:30 Workshop part 1
13:30-14:30 Lunch
15:30-17:30 Workshop part 2
19:30-20:30 Dinner
22:00-01:00 Social/dance practice
● Fri 12.04.
09:30-10:30 Breakfast
11:00-13:30 Workshop part 1
13:30-14:30 Lunch
15:30-17:30 Workshop part 2
19:30-20:30 Dinner/barbecue
22:00-01:00 Social/dance practice
● Sat 13.04.
09:30-10:30 Breakfast
11:00-14:00 Workshop
14:00-15:00 Lunch
19:30-20:30 Dinner
21:00-22:00 Pre-party workshop
22:00-04:00 Zouk Night Party
● Sun 14.04.
10:00-11:00 Breakfast
11:00-12:00 Social dancing
12:00-13:30 Closing workshop
14:00-15:00 Lunch
The schedule may be subject to minor changes.

 𝗗𝗝𝘀
DJ el Piedro
DJ Zensy
DJ ArtuZ

 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗
We’ll stay at a guesthouse in 3 to 5-person rooms. Rooms will be distributed randomly, unless you declare who you want to stay with. For additional fee you can choose to stay in a double room.
Price includes 4 nights stay + 3 meals per a day + coffee and snacks. It’s possible to choose: meat based food, vegetarian or vegan, each can be gluten free.
Guesthouse is located in Murzasichle, close to Zakopane, Poland. The exact address will be announced later.
The event is alcohol-free and drug-free.

 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚
● Until 31.01.2024 – 485 EUR (this pool has ended)
● 01.02 – 17.03.2024 – 505 EUR (this pool has ended)
● from 18.03.2024 – 525 EUR (with low income countries discount: 368 EUR - 1617 PLN)
Accommodation in a double room +20 EUR (fee per person per room for the entire workshop, limited number of rooms).
 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 
-𝟯𝟬% for citizens of low income countries like Eastern European (Poland, Czech Rep, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine etc.), African, South American, low income Asian countries (not expats! – please be honest – it’s a way of supporting participants from lower income countries)
-𝟱% for couple registration (leader + follower, both payments must be received)
You will get an e-mail with payment details after registration.
The payment in non-refundable but can be transferred to another person without additional fees until March 24, 2024. After this time, a handling fee of EUR 50 will be charged. No transfer will be possible after April 7, 2024.

 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
To register fill out the form: https://forms.gle/NMkSJhs728ohzmp5A
70 spots/35 couples only! Receiving a prepayment is a guarantee of booking a place.
The organizer reserves the right to suspend the registration of leaders or followers if necessary to maintain the optimal 1:1 ratio.

 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧
The closest airport is Krakow Balice (KRK). More details to come.

 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗧
If you have any questions – please e-mail us: info [at] 4flow. org or use Messenger.

 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦
Topics that will be raised during the workshop:
𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲: Developing a solid technique is essential for correctly executing movements and preventing injuries.
𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Dance is a form of artistic expression. The ability to convey emotions and tell stories through movement significantly deepens the dance.
𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: The ability to dance in connection with the music is essential. This involves listening to and interpreting music sensitively.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: In partner dances, such as Zouk, connection with the partner is fundamental. This includes nonverbal communication and trust.
𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆: Dance allows creative expression. Explore new ways to move.
𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲: Dancers need to take care of their bodies. This involves adequate rest, nutrition and injury prevention.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Dance in constant evolution. Willing to learn and improve is a must.
𝗙𝘂𝗻: Dancing should be fun. Passion and joy for dancing are important aspects of maintaining motivation.
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: Support from fellow dancers, especially for people new to dancing, is very valuable.
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: Respecting the body and the limits of your body and your dance partner, respecting teachers and the history of dance is fundamental to a healthy dance culture.
𝗜𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦
𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 – Brazilian Zouk champions involved with dance for over 17 years and acting as teachers, choreographers and judges of dance shows. Known for their techniques, cleansing movements and acrobatic dances, they always innovate the way of dancing. During their career, they have participated in several presentations and dance competitions, as well, as they taught classes in congresses and workshops in national and international dance schools. Since 2012 they are developing a universal driving system. A set of techniques, from extensive study and research, gathering information with the most renowned dance professionals of the world, among the most diverse rhythms that added to biomechanical concepts can be applied to any dance movement improving its performance.

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