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JEREMY HALE WORKSHOPS

August 09, 2019

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818 PROJECT: ZOUK + TANGO NUEVO + WEST COAST SWING

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Brazilian Zouk Topics: Intermediate Hair Movements

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Brazilian Zouk 102

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Brazilian Zouk 101 Intro to Dance Six Week Series

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JEREMY HALE WORKSHOPS

JEREMY HALE WORKSHOPS Sunday September 1, 2019 at Polearity 6-9pm Workshops, 9-11p Social International instructor Jeremy Hale focuses on zouk’s foundational tenets of connecting and listening to ourselves and our partners, physically and energetically. Workshops will build on safety, respect, exploration, curiosity, creativity, efficiency, comfort, cooperation, and community. 6:00-7:30p Axes of Motion + Vacuums & Barriers - Explore the different possible directions of movement within the body and through space. Then, focus on the lead/follow relationship and how, as a leader, to invite the follower along a certain path without any force or effort, and how, as a follower, to seek the pathways offered by the leader and move effortlessly along that path. 7:30-9p The Calm Before the Boom - Become a lead/follow whisperer! Roll into a quiet frame. Communicate directly and clearly with our partner's center of gravity. Guide the direction of travel in space with confidence. Use the p

818 PROJECT: ZOUK + TANGO NUEVO + WEST COAST SWING

818 PROJECT: ZOUK + TANGO NUEVO + WEST COAST SWING Monthly on 1st Saturdays, 7-10pm, Paradise Tango https://www.facebook.com/events/307490666824782/ A new monthly dance event in Honolulu to bring together three awesome dance communities! Come spend an evening dancing to modern sexy nuevo & alternative tango, west coast swing and zouk! These three dance styles can mix and match with their musical cousins! $10 BYOB and BYOS

Universe Behind the Hug

I am so excited to present the Universe Behind the Hug, Honolulu edition! Originally from Brazil, I have been watching and loving Gui's videos for the last few years. He is well-known across the US for his softness and excellent connection. DC Zouk loved him so much they organized a work visa for him to stay there for a year. Kelsey is one of the OGs of Seattle zouk and has been one of my favorite dancers for 5 or 6 years. I am thrilled that after all these years of me begging her to come, she's finally coming. The Universe Behind the Hug – Description It doesn’t matter how long we’ve been dancing, we all have experienced dances that made us wish the song was over as soon as possible. More usual than that is the experience of a dance that doesn’t feel right, is awkward, uncomfortable and sometimes hurts. There may be several reasons for these things to happen, but certainly the most common ones are lack of attention to one’s own body and to the partner, the lack of physical a

What Mahina Learned in Brazil (Aug 2019 Sundays)

Mahina has constructed special classes to bring to our Honolulu scene what she best loved about dancing in Brazil! Come find out the little tweaks that will make you even more beloved on the dance floor! Sundays at Polearity Studio August 4, 11, 18, 2019 6:00-7:15 Fundamentals 7:15-7:30 Mini Practice 7:30-9 What Mahina Learned in Brazil (Must have completed 101 series to attend) 9-11pm Social with DJ Javi & Nico Suave Monthly Second Thursday Zouk at Inferno’s (Lesson at 8, party til 12) Monthly First Saturday Zouk Tango WCS at Paradise Tango (7-10pm) ===ONGOING HONOLULU ZOUK EVENT DESCRIPTIONS=== HONOLULU ZOUK SUNDAY Sundays, 6-11pm, Polearity Studio Leave your "normal person" worries outside the studio and let your "zouk person" head roll into Honolulu Zouk Sunday! Have you felt ze difference yet? Be kind. Be free. Be happy. Dance zouk! SCHEDULE 6-7:15 Level 1 - Everyone is welcome! No partner needed! No experience needed! Experienced? Hone your fundamental

The Power of an Embrace: Sofie Toris Honolulu Zouk Workshop 9/24/18

THE POWER OF AN EMBRACE The dance is not only about steps, it´s about connecting to your partner and together using those 3 or 4 minutes on the dance floor to create magic. The embrace is an incredible tool to connect and become one unit with your partner. During the workshop you will learn how, when and why to use the embrace. LOGISTICS Date: Monday 9/24/18 Time: 8:30-10:00pm Location: Aloha Dancesport Price: $25 at door / $20 Presale 24 hours in advance Contact Mic Lee 777-9893. Discount for Honolulu Zouk Team ABOUT SOFIE TORIS A passionate woman who became a pioneer of Brazilian dances in the Czech Republic. She travelled the world to be able to bring the best of latino dances into her native Prague. In 2006 she and her partner opened the first dance school in the country to focus on latino dances and her responsibilities extended from teaching, choreographing and performing to also running a dance school. She started to acquire her dance skills as a child with ballet

Brazilian Zouk 101 Intro to Dance Six Week Series

Brazilian Zouk 101 Intro to Dance Six Week Series 6:00-7:00 pm Sundays at Polearity, Sept 8 - Oct 13, 2019 https://www.facebook.com/events/365792997666075 Zouk is the fastest growing partner dance in the country! Gain confidence in your body and gain confidence in your body movements in this safe space to connect with other people. Make friends and bond with the other students in your course. Improve social dancing to ANY music--even regular club kine. This course will cover body awareness, how to hold your partner, leading and following, zouk rhythm, and a fundamental vocabulary of zouk movements. Get ready to participate in Honolulu Zouk socials and dance parties! You may want to retake this course several times to improve your technique. Instructors: Mahina and Josh Prerequisites: None Time & Place +6 Week Commitment +Once a week, Sundays 6:00-7:00 p.m. +New 6 Week Series Starts 9/8/19, 10/20/19 +Includes free 15 minute mini practice after each class, 7:00-

Secrets of Mahina’s Body Movement Progressive 4 Week Team Nov 2018

Secrets of Mahina’s Body Movement Progressive 4 Week Team 8:30-10:00 pm Mondays at Polearity, Nov 13 -Dec 3, 2018 Instructors: Mahina Hong Prerequisites: None https://www.facebook.com/events/688632081511145/ Learn the basics of connection, the landscape of isolation, and the intention of breath. Doesn’t sound very glamorous? It’s not. My dance isn’t about the way it looks, it’s about the way it FEELS. Abandon your need for combinations and flashy moves. Liberate yourselves. Time & Place +4 Week Commitment + Nov 13 -Dec 3, 2018 (11/13 11/20 11/27 12/3) +Once a week, Mondays 8:30-10:00 pm +All classes taught by Mahina Hong or Honolulu Zouk guest instructors +Polearity Studio, 111 N King St 2B, Honolulu Hawaii +Parking located behind the building, entrance at 120 N Nimitz Hwy Communication +All updates will be posted on the team’s private Facebook Group +Please Read Updates and respond when necessary +Provide Kimberly with your email if you

Brazilian Zouk Topics: Intermediate Hair Movements

Brazilian Zouk Topics: Intermediate Hair Movements 8:30-9:30 pm Sundays at Polearity, Sept 8 - Oct 13, 2019 Some of the most distinctive and beautiful movement in zouk involves moving the chest and shoulders to create elegant and expressive movement, hair whips, circles, and other exciting movements. In this 6 week series, we will develop essential head movement technique, executed with proper body engagement, and layered on top of various essential zouk footwork patterns. An emphasis will be placed on safe execution. This course is suitable for all zouk dancers who have a solid understanding of fundamentals from Zouk 101 and Zouk 102. +8:30-9:30 pm Sundays at Polearity +New 6 Week Series Starts 9/8/19, 10/20/19 +Instructors: Mic Lee and Kimberly Loo +Prerequisites: Brazilian Zouk 101 & 102 +Polearity Studio, 111 N King St 2B, Honolulu Hawaii +Parking located behind the building, entrance at 120 N Nimitz Hwy +Includes free entry to HNL Zouk Sunday Social 9:30

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