Zouk, Fun & Play @Las Palmas Park

I am baaaack!

 

And this time bringing one of my favorite projects ever back with me: Zouk, Fun & Play at the Park.

 

Before the pandemic, I used to host FREE / donation-based events for Zouk dancers, friends, and family to connect and spend quality time together.

 

I miss those days and I miss the spontaneous fun we used to have.

 

My purpose with this "project" is to provide space where people come together to really play & have fun. This is a space to build community and connections. I'll do my best to host opportunities for you to simply make friends, laugh, dance, and move around.

 

I really believe in the power of COMMUNITY BUILDING and the power of just spending time together.

 

 NO dance lessons
 NO commitments
 NO curriculum
 NO competition
 NO should,
 NO have to
 NO 'only if you'

 

 YES for dancing
YES for playing, having fun, and connecting
YES for sharing food, beverages, and snacks
YES for friends, kids, pets, and family
 YES for respectful exchanges
YES for being YOU!

What I love about dancing zouk at home (Rio-Brazil) was the fact that I always felt like I was part of some sort of "big family".  I MISS THAT FEELING SO MUCH out of the dance floor.

My expectation is that by joining us at the park your relationships with others get better, your happiness level gets better, your sense of belonging increases, and (believe me!) as a consequence, your dance experience and skill also get better.

This is a family and friends-inclusive space so yes we will probably have zouk and other music going on but no one is expected to dance. We can dance, chat, eat, play cards, whatever feels appropriate and right.

🙈  Okay, okay, I confess I am planning on guiding you all through some short dance-funk-movement-stretch songs at the beginning of every Zouk, Fun & Play (kind of like an opening ritual) but I can guarantee you that even that IS optional. haha 

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! 🚨

👉 September 17 (Sunday) from 10 am to 2 pm. 👈
Zouk, Fun & Play is back!

More detailed information by Sept 1st.

EXTRA INFO

1. I have the intention to host Zouk, Fun & Play once a month or at least every other month. For now, still working on some logistics.

2. By Sept 1st, I'll be adding some guidelines here in terms of parking, food, beverages, and what to expect.

3. This event we'll get refined and enhanced as I keep doing it, so please help me by sending my way any feedback/suggestions you think may help.  (I'll add a feedback form here soon)

4. Yes, I am hosting this for FREE with the intention to bring the community together and create space for people to just BE and RELATE.

5. I will accept $ donation if you wish to contribute to my work and yet, remember, that's optional.

Event organized by Nelly Caldeira
IG: @nelly_bzouk