It's only a matter of time before we see Brazilian Zouk festivals in major cities in Mexico. Salsa and Bachata have ruled the scene for years, and now we are seeing Kizomba make it's way into the scene and it's growing faster and stronger than ever.
This year, Brazilian Zouk made it's way to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It's a beautiful city located on the coast about a three hour drive from Guadalajara. The event was located in a small and intimate hotel with mostly Mexican tourists.
Many of the dancers traveled from Mexico City and Guadalajara. Brazilian Zouk is relatively new to Mexico, so the level of dancing was not very high. However, dancers were eager to learn and picked up the basics in no time. By the end of the congress, many were dancing well and had learned the fundamentals.
Brazilian Zouk may seem difficult at first. However, if you learn fast and put your mind to it, it's really not that difficult - whether you are a lead or follow. The biggest tip I can give is don't be intimidated. Treat Zouk like any other partner dance and focus on building the basics. The advanced patterns and head movements will follow later.
Overall, the turnout was great even with poor weather and the earthquake that took place a couple weeks before the event. The organizers are very friendly and are excited about 2018 being even bigger and more fun. Small, intimate, and creative festivals are always more fun than bigger festivals.
Here is the recap from the 2017 Zoukadise Festival, enjoy!!!