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Free one-hour intro to Brazilian Zouk. No experience or partner needed — your "BZouk" journey starts here!
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Lambada initiation mini-series for Brazilian Zouk dancers: learn the roots and enjoy its uplifting energy!
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Everything about upper-body moves, in depth: understand them, execute them safely, and use them with confidence. For leads & follows.
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🔥 MONTREAL, GET READY! NINA & MATHEUS ARE COMING TO TOWN! 🔥
Save the Date: November 13th – 15th, 2026 📅
We are beyond thrilled to bring you international Brazilian Zouk & Lambada powerhouses Nina & Matheus—all the way from Brazil! 🇧🇷✨
Known for their incredible energy, fluid technique, and passion for the dance, this duo is coming to Montreal for an unforgettable weekend of workshops, socials, and pure dance bliss!
📍 Location: Montreal, QC (Full venue details coming soon!)
⏰ When: Nov 13–15, 2026
🎟 Passes dropping soon!
This progressive beginner mini-series (4 classes - 1h each) introduces the key moves of Zouk, how to play with open and closed frames, and how to connect clearly with your partner. You'll build solid, confident foundations and get ready for the Zouk Essentials level.
- Open to all! We recommend taking Zero to Zoukeiro first, but it's not mandatory
- No partner needed — we rotate partners during class
- Limited to 10 leads and 10 follows
This progressive beginner mini-series (4 classes - 1h each) introduces the key moves of Zouk, how to play with open and closed frames, and how to connect clearly with your partner. You'll build solid, confident foundations and get ready for the Zouk Essentials level.
- Open to all! We recommend taking Zero to Zoukeiro first, but it's not mandatory
- No partner needed — we rotate partners during class
- Limited to 10 leads and 10 follows
This progressive beginner mini-series (4 classes - 1h each) introduces the key moves of Zouk, how to play with open and closed frames, and how to connect clearly with your partner. You'll build solid, confident foundations and get ready for the Zouk Essentials level.
- Open to all! We recommend taking Zero to Zoukeiro first, but it's not mandatory
- No partner needed — we rotate partners during class
- Limited to 10 leads and 10 follows
Holiday socks, potluck, and dancing: our end-of-year party to celebrate together. Free!
Dance, costumes, and a Halloween potluck open to the whole community, family and friends. Free!
Come dance with the Quebec BZouk community and learn from fantastic artists : Iago & Ninna!
Building on your Essentials foundations, this class brings new figures and variations into your dancing, adds more body movement and groove, and introduces your first linear and circular upper-body movements. It's where your Zouk becomes more fluid and expressive.
- Mondays, 7:00 to 8:15 PM · Sept 28 to Dec 7 (10 classes)
- Workshop format: join anytime
⚠️ No class on October 12 (Thanksgiving)
- Prerequisite: Zouk Essentials 2 or equivalent (3+ months of Brazilian Zouk experience)
- No partner needed — we rotate partners during class
- Limited to 7 leads and 7 follows
No partner required. Limited to 7 Leads, 7 Follows. Beginner/intermediate level.
Each week, you'll explore open-frame moves, enrich your footwork, and add elasticity and fluidity to your movement. Soon, you'll move through the dance floor with ease and discover how many more possibilities each key concept holds.
- Offered twice during the fall session. Choose the dates that suit you best.
- Workshop format: join anytime
- Drop-in available, subject to availability
- Prerequisite: Zouk Essentials 1 or equivalent experience
- No partner needed — we rotate partners during class
- Limited to 7 leads and 7 follows
Join us to learn a wonderful choreography, and to present it through a filmed presentation! The price reflects only the studio fees as the intention of this flashmob is to share the beauty of it to the maximum of people possible!
Each week, you'll learn the must-know closed-frame moves and flow smoothly from one to the next while staying on the beat. Soon, dancing with a partner will feel like a natural conversation, and you'll have solid foundations to add upper-body movement.
- Offered twice during the fall session. Choose the dates that suit you best.
- Workshop format: each class stands on its own, so you can join anytime
- Drop-in available, subject to availability
- Prerequisite: Zouk Immersion or equivalent experience (e.g., viradinha, lateral, simple turn)
- No partner needed — we rotate partners during class
- Limited to 7 leads and 7 follows
Brazilian Zouk is a captivating partner dance born in Brazil, evolving from the famous 90s Lambada. Influenced by Caribbean rhythms (the Zouk!), it stands out for its fluidity and musical versatility — from R&B to international pop and electronic beats.
"BZouk" is known for its unique partner connection, dynamic figures, and natural sensuality. Depending on the music, you'll explore both gentle connection and energetic groove.
In this free one-hour class, our passionate instructors will guide you through the fundamental movements in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. No dance experience or partner needed: come as you are! If you enjoy it, "Zouk Immersion" class is the natural next step.
To RSVP, please fill the participant form, add to cart and "purchase" your spot at 0$.
Brazilian Zouk is a captivating partner dance born in Brazil, evolving from the famous 90s Lambada. Influenced by Caribbean rhythms (the Zouk!), it stands out for its fluidity and musical versatility — from R&B to international pop and electronic beats.
"BZouk" is known for its unique partner connection, dynamic figures, and natural sensuality. Depending on the music, you'll explore both gentle connection and energetic groove.
In this free one-hour class, our passionate instructors will guide you through the fundamental movements in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. No dance experience or partner needed: come as you are! If you enjoy it, "Zouk Immersion" class is the natural next step.
To RSVP, please fill the participant form, add to cart and "purchase" your spot at 0$.
Brazilian Zouk is a captivating partner dance born in Brazil, evolving from the famous 90s Lambada. Influenced by Caribbean rhythms (the Zouk!), it stands out for its fluidity and musical versatility — from R&B to international pop and electronic beats.
"BZouk" is known for its unique partner connection, dynamic figures, and natural sensuality. Depending on the music, you'll explore both gentle connection and energetic groove.
In this free one-hour class, our passionate instructors will guide you through the fundamental movements in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. No dance experience or partner needed: come as you are! If you enjoy it, "Zouk Immersion" class is the natural next step.
To RSVP, please fill the participant form, add to cart and "purchase" your spot at 0$.
Brazilian Zouk is a captivating partner dance born in Brazil, evolving from the famous 90s Lambada. Influenced by Caribbean rhythms (the Zouk!), it stands out for its fluidity and musical versatility — from R&B to international pop and electronic beats.
"BZouk" is known for its unique partner connection, dynamic figures, and natural sensuality. Depending on the music, you'll explore both gentle connection and energetic groove.
In this free one-hour class, our passionate instructors will guide you through the fundamental movements in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. No dance experience or partner needed: come as you are! If you enjoy it, "Zouk Immersion" class is the natural next step.
To RSVP, please fill the participant form, add to cart and "purchase" your spot at 0$.
Brazilian Zouk is a captivating partner dance born in Brazil, evolving from the famous 90s Lambada. Influenced by Caribbean rhythms (the Zouk!), it stands out for its fluidity and musical versatility — from R&B to international pop and electronic beats.
"BZouk" is known for its unique partner connection, dynamic figures, and natural sensuality. Depending on the music, you'll explore both gentle connection and energetic groove.
In this free one-hour class, our passionate instructors will guide you through the fundamental movements in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. No dance experience or partner needed: come as you are! If you enjoy it, "Zouk Immersion" class is the natural next step.
To RSVP, please fill the participant form, add to cart and "purchase" your spot at 0$.
The prática is where the magic of class turns into real dancing. Every Wednesday, we get together to practice what we've learned, review moves with different partners, and enjoy great music in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
It's the perfect complement to your classes: the more you dance, the faster you progress — and the more friends you make along the way.
- Wednesdays, 8:15 to 10:30 PM
- Included if you are registered in classes with Abraço Dance MTL
- Bonus: instructors stay available for questions and dances. Don't be shy about asking — we're here to help!
- Community prática, open to everyone, even if you have never danced Brazilian Zouk or Lambada before!
- No partner needed — we naturally rotate partners during practice
- Occasionally, the prática may be replaced by a community event or paused during the holidays. Check the calendar for updates.
This class dives deep into upper-body movement (also known as "head motions"). You'll explore all types of upper-body moves with techniques that keep you and your partner safe, and build the ease to bring them naturally into your social dancing.
- Mondays, 6:00 to 7:00 PM · Sept 28 to Dec 7 (10 classes)
- Workshop format: join anytime
⚠️ No class on October 12 (Thanksgiving)
- Prerequisite: Zouk Essentials 1 or equivalent experience (~10 weeks+)
- No partner needed — we rotate partners during class
Brazilian Zouk is a captivating partner dance born in Brazil, evolving from the famous 90s Lambada. Influenced by Caribbean rhythms (the Zouk!), it stands out for its fluidity and musical versatility — from R&B to international pop and electronic beats.
"BZouk" is known for its unique partner connection, dynamic figures, and natural sensuality. Depending on the music, you'll explore both gentle connection and energetic groove.
In this free one-hour class, our passionate instructors will guide you through the fundamental movements in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. No dance experience or partner needed: come as you are! If you enjoy it, "Zouk Immersion" class is the natural next step.
To RSVP, please fill the participant form, add to cart and "purchase" your spot at 0$.
No partner required. Limited to 10 leads / 10 follows. For drop-in classes, please contact us for availability.
Each week, you'll explore open-frame moves, enrich your footwork, and add elasticity and fluidity to your movement. Soon, you'll move through the dance floor with ease and discover how many more possibilities each key concept holds.
- Offered twice during the fall session. Choose the dates that suit you best.
- Workshop format: join anytime
- Drop-in available, subject to availability
- Prerequisite: Zouk Essentials 1 or equivalent experience
- No partner needed — we rotate partners during class
- Limited to 7 leads and 7 follows
Each week, you'll learn the must-know closed-frame moves and flow smoothly from one to the next while staying on the beat. Soon, dancing with a partner will feel like a natural conversation, and you'll have solid foundations to add upper-body movement.
- Offered twice during the fall session. Choose the dates that suit you best.
- Workshop format: each class stands on its own, so you can join anytime
- Drop-in available, subject to availability
- Prerequisite: Zouk Immersion or equivalent experience (e.g., viradinha, lateral, simple turn)
- No partner needed — we rotate partners during class
- Limited to 7 leads and 7 follows
Every Wednesday, the Challenge workshop brings new variations, advanced connection techniques, and a fresh concept each week to keep your dancing evolving. Then stay for the prática right after to integrate what you've learned and develop your own artistic expression.
- Wednesdays, 7:00 to 8:15 PM · Sept 30 to Dec 9 (10 classes)
- No class on October 28 (Halloween special event)
- Workshop format: each class stands on its own, so you can join anytime
- Prerequisite: Zouk Intermediate, or about 6 months of consistent Brazilian Zouk experience
- Prática access included with the 5- and 10-class passes
- Limited to 7 leads and 7 follows for personalized attention
The prática is where the magic of class turns into real dancing. Every Wednesday, we get together to practice what we've learned, review moves with different partners, and enjoy great music in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
It's the perfect complement to your classes: the more you dance, the faster you progress — and the more friends you make along the way.
- Wednesdays, 8:15 to 10:30 PM
- Included if you are registered in classes with Abraço Dance MTL
- Bonus: instructors stay available for questions and dances. Don't be shy about asking — we're here to help!
- Community prática, open to everyone, even if you have never danced Brazilian Zouk or Lambada before!
- No partner needed — we naturally rotate partners during practice
- Occasionally, the prática may be replaced by a community event or paused during the holidays. Check the calendar for updates.
Ottawa's annual Brazilian Zouk and Lambada weekender with international DJs and over 45 hours of social dancing.
Who's ready to party?! Kick off the first weekend of the New Year with the one and only Jessica Lamdon, otherwise known as the unicorn. Join us this Saturday, January 3rd for two workshops at 8 & 9 pm, followed by a social where you can dance the night away.
Join our monthly social to connect with Montreal's thriving dance community. Experience dancing in a welcoming atmosphere where quality instruction meets unforgettable parties!
Discover the warm universe of our monthly Brazilian Zouk social celebrating dance, culture, and community! Founded in 2023 by Mélodie Gabrielle, our mission is to inspire joy and connection through the art of dance.
Abraço Dance Montreal is a collective of specialized instructors united by a shared passion for Brazilian Zouk, Lambada, and authentic human connection.
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Enjoy the depth of every class, shaped by years of dedication, training across styles and a genuine love for teaching.
Growth at every level
Structured progression from your very first step to advanced technique, performance, and even competition.
Everyone is welcome
A warm, respectful space where diverse backgrounds meet on the dance floor. No partner required.
Step into our Brazilian zouk world —where smiles, movement, and the magic of dancing together are captured. Explore the highlights that make our community shine.
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Our introductory class is designed for beginners, offering a welcoming environment to explore the vibrant rhythms and fluid movements of Brazilian Zouk. You'll learn basic steps and techniques, guided by experienced instructors who are passionate about sharing their love for this captivating dance style.
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