Try something new and experience the joy of dance!
Join us for a beginner bootcamp or take a free class as part of our six-week Fundamentals Course (Level 1). No dance experience? No partner? No problem! We rotate partners, giving you the chance to meet new people in a welcoming and supportive environment. Our vibrant community of social dancers all started the same way—with a single step through the door.
If you already love dancing or have tried other styles, you might be curious about Brazilian Zouk. What makes it so special? Why do so many dancers fall in love with it? At Dance IM, newcomers quickly discover what sets Zouk apart. Some are drawn to the variety of music, which allows for freedom of expression, while others love the almost weightless feeling of movement. Many enjoy the challenge of learning something new while connecting with like-minded people along the way.
There’s only one way to truly understand the magic of Brazilian Zouk—experience it for yourself! Register below for a free class, book a session through our Try-A-Free-Class Page, or explore beginner bootcamps on our Workshops Page. Got questions? Get in touch—we’d love to help!
Our six-week courses run throughout the year and your first class is free!
Learn to dance Zouk in Melbourne
What is Brazilian Zouk?
Brazilian Zouk is a fun, dynamic modern latin partner dance originating from Brazil. It is best known for smooth fluid movements, mesmerising hair flicks and creative connection.
The dance has continued to evolve from it’s origins in Lambada and other Brazilian dances, and has spread quickly and widely across the globe. We now have a huge network of dancers all across the world.
The term Zouk came from the music that led to the evolution - Lambada’s popularity began to decline in the 90’s, and the remaining dancers began to use primarily Zouk Caribbean music to continue dancing Lambada. (This music also has a dance “zouk” - hence Brazilian Zouk to distinguish the two). With the change of music the dance shifted and evolved, and the rest is history!
Click for more about the history of Brazilian Zouk
Best to check out some of the worlds most famous videos to get a idea of why so many people fall in love with this mesmerising dance. But if you haven’t seen it yet - take a sneak peak into our DanceIM Classes here.