Where to dance Zouk in New York

NYC ZOUK FESTIVAL 2023 - OCT 5th - 9th Columbus day Weekend!
TICKETS LOT 1 EARLY BIRD ACCESS ON SALE NOW! Get it before they are gone.
Get Tickets here https://www.nyczoukfestival.com/
Let's go BEYOND your limits and join us for an amazing 4 day weekend in the heart of Manhattan steps from one of the most unique cities in the world and center of arts and entertainment galore.
We are happy to announce that we return again in our 9th year. After an amazing last year we will be returning to our amazing supportive and unique venues. Our Hotels and Venues are within 3 minute walking distance and we welcome you to New York City!
In our 9th year, NYCZF2023 will be hosting a myriad of International and National Artists teaching many styles of Zouk. NYCZF2023 is seriously dedicated to educating students of all levels in Brazilian Zouk and Lambada and keeps with the mission to continuously grow BZ throughout the US by raising awareness through teachings, events, performances, and more. All instructors and artists are picked on their teaching abilities, performing talent, as well as their active and continued participation to grow brazilian zouk and lambada in their respective communities. It is especially important for us to provide some of the best talent known internationally and nationally and we can not wait until you are here with us!! ...
This event has sold out in the past 8 years so make sure to book your tickets as soon as possible as we have a 350 capacity limit. Early Access LOT 0 on Sale Soon!!

HIGHLIGHTS
3 Days of Workshops 4 Brazilian Zouk Tracks inc Lambazouk
4 Hours of Master Classes Advanced Training
Our recognized DARE TO ZOUK Newcomer Program
LambaZouk/Lambada Track Roots of our dance
Friday night Rooftop Happy Hour 6-8 PM with signature nyzcf
2023 specialty drink at the VUE in the double tree hotel!!
Awesome Day Socials - Such a HIT at NYCZF!
3 Evenings of Zouk Socials
Pre Parties/Post Parties - 5 DAYS OF DANCE + 6 with Solas
social
Lamba Lounge Room - Last YEAR IT WAS FIRE
Official BZDC Competition Jack NJill
Performances
Comfortable and Cozy and Caring Learning Environment
NYC ZOUK Energia and Vvibe - no place like here!
Restaurants, Shopping, Eateries of all kinds of food
Steps away from Times Square, Central Park, and more!
Columbus Day Weekend!!
INTERNATIONAL and NATIONAL TALENT
- Ryel Velandia - Venezuela/Indy
- Jessica Lamdon - New York City
- Paulo and Luisa/ Brazil
- Iago and Vanessa/ Brazil
- Jessica and Fernando/ Brazil
- Evelyn and Derrick - Romania/Hawaii
- Igor Fraga - New York/Brazil
- Vinny - New York City
- Shane Rasnak - New York City
- Kim Rottier - New York City
- Ebonie Lee - Denver
- Buddy and Flavia - New York City
MORE SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED! Surprises coming your way!
DJ s
- DJ POWER - Zouktopia
- DJ VISCIOUS - Zouktopia
- DJ FRAGA - Zouktopia
- DJ EFOSA
- DJ Conxn
MORE TBA
LOCATIONS:
All of our venues are within 2-4 minutes walking distance steps right outside your door. Day and Evening venues are right around the corner and hotels are either across the street or right next door for easy convenience!
DAY VENUE: Ripley Grier Studios 520 8th avenue 16th Floor
NIGHT VENUE: EPA Dance Studio 320 West 37th St 2nd Floor
HOTEL1: Hilton Garden Inn - 326 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018
HOTEL2: Double Tree - 525 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018
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Facebook Page
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Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/542272145826961
Instagram Account
https://www.instagram.com/nyc_zouk_festival/
Website: Currently being updated
www.nyczoukfestival.com
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A new generation of Brazilian Zouk Teachers from Brazil and Europe invade the USA for an epic congress and marathon! We will pre-party in Manhattan, then come together in an incredible hotel accessible internationally. The party ends with an epic Manhattan rooftop party! Come visit us and dance 7 days straight!
▄▄▄▄ SCHEDULE ▄▄▄
★ NYC Manhattan PreParties: Tue & Wed May 23 & 24
★ Thu Kickoff Hotel Party: Thu, May 25, 2023
★ Congress: May 26 - 29, 2023
★ Monday NYC Times Square Rooftop After party: May 30, 2023 ...
▄▄▄▄ FEATURES ▄▄▄
★ International New Generation Brazil & Europe Instructors!
★ Everything in one epic massive hotel venue! Easy to fly in and arrive!
★ First time $10,000 USD CASH Jack n Jill /comps for winners!
★ Marathon Room!
★ Pre & After parties at NYC Zouk Hotspots!
★ Teacher Training Program
★ Master Classes
★ Audition Leveled Classes & Balance Follow/Lead Tickets Sold
▄▄▄▄ ARTISTS ▄▄▄▄
★ Iago & Vanessa (Sao Paulo, Brazil) First time in NYC!
★ Walter Fernandes (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
★ Alisson Sandi & Christina Montoya (Brazil & LA)
★ Paulo & Luiza (Brazil/Miami)
★ The Ramalhos (Rio de Janeiro)
★ Charles Espinoza (Brazil & NYC)
★ Iago & Ninna (Brazil)
★ Jade Rodriguez (London)
★ Gab Lacarriere (Paris)
★ Bruno & Fae (Florida)
NYC Local Hero's!
★ DJ Power
★ Vinny
★ Eddie from Zoukphoria
★ DJ Efosa
★ Hara Zi
★ Buddy & Flavia (NYC)
Team USA
★ Niko (Minneapolis)
★ Ashley (District Zouk)
★ Alanna & Tiffany (PhilaZouk)
★ Brad Meccia (Knoxville)
★ DJ Just Jacob (Chicago)
★ DJ Tiger (Toronto)
★ DJ Chuky (DC)
★ DJ Jem (Boston)
★ DJ Wasabhi (Montreal)
More pending confirmation.
▄▄▄▄ HOTEL ▄▄▄▄
Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick. Epic event focused hotel with over 33,000 square feet of event space for us to create something special.
Block Rate on Fri-Sun: $179 for two doubles. Please reserve ASAP, limited discount block price. Reservation link below. Will be slightly more for out of block days.
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/EWRRN/G-ZOUK
Hotel Transportation: Easy to get to hotel via train and also going to Manhattan from hotel. Train station is only 2 blocks from Hotel. Fly into any New York major airport and take the train. Recommended: Only several train stops away from Newark International Airport (EWR) for quick easy access, it is a fast comfortable ride.
▄▄▄▄ COMPS ▄▄▄▄
JnJ Competition Director: Niko Salgado
Competition Details to be release at Competition Announcement Date
▄▄▄▄ EURO PARTNER PASS ▄▄▄▄
Free Pass for Europe Residents with Partners BDF - Brazilian Dance Festival and Dutch Zouk Congress pass. It’s a European invasion! If you are planning to attend BDF or Dutch Zouk for 2023 please grab a YoZouk Europe Pass. We have a limited amount of FREE passes with your purchase of BDF or Dutch Zouk Congress Pass thanks to our official event partners. Europe passport and Europe residents only.
▄▄▄▄ CONTACT ▄▄▄
By YoZouk!
Charles Espinoza - our guide
Hara Zi - our shining light
Joe Sandoval - problem solver
Office Facebook Event Page
https://www.fb.com/events/325474501577290/
Thank you for joining us, we were one of the first festivals impacted by COVID and excited to come back and continue this journey with our beloved zouk community. We are bringing this event together with love, and a focus on adding another positive function for us to dance and our community to grow. Read more