Street Pulse: The Soul of South American Zouk

A beat emerged in the lively areas of Brazil, in the coast party and night clubs. South American Zouk moves this rhythm across continents and nations. It incorporates fluid actions and down-to-earth feeling. The music is personal but companionable. Dancers move slowly and ecstatically. With time, Zouk did not only have its home in its origin place, but also in studios, as well as in open squares. It now thrives in societies that are embracing of connection, musicality and culture. It is not all about movement in this dance. It embodies identity, history, and experience that is common because of the streets that initially inspired it.