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October 1st-5th, 2026

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FULL FESTIVAL PASS

Perfect for: Dancers of all levels ready for the complete NYC Zouk Festival experience

What's Included:

  • 2 full days of workshops across all skill levels (Saturday & Sunday) at the iconic Ripley-Grier Studios, where Broadway stars rehearse

  • Brazilian Zouk and Lambada tracks

  • 3 nights of all-night socials until 5 AM at the Grand Ballroom of EPA Studios (Fri, Sat, Sun nights)

Available Add-ons:

  • Thurs night Pre-party

  • Friday Masterclasses

  • BZDC + LWDC Jack & Jill competitions

DARE TO ZOUK PASS

Perfect for: Dancers new to Brazilian Zouk


What's Included:

  • 2 full days of workshops with our progressive beginner curriculum (Sat & Sun)

  • 3 nights of all-night socials until 5 AM at the Grand Ballroom of EPA Studios (Fri, Sat, Sun nights)

  • Structured progression from first steps to confident social dancing

  • No partner needed, no experience required

  • Includes access to all evening parties and performances

  • Join the socials with your new skills after each day's classes

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The NYC Zouk Festival Experience

12+ Hours of Instruction

Learn from world-class international artists in Brazilian Zouk and Lambada across all skill levels

Epic All-Night parties

Dance until 5 AM in EPA Ballroom's 9,000 square feet of dance floor—plus dedicated Lambada Lounge

TRAIN WHERE BROADWAY TRAINS

Daytime workshops at the iconic Ripley-Grier Studios—the same rehearsal facility where Broadway productions come to life

experience The Heart of nyc

Minutes from Times Square, Central Park, and world-class restaurants representing every cuisine on earth—the city is yours between classes, parties, and everything in between.

Official Competitions

Participate in (or watch) official BZDC and LWDC Jack & Jill competitions

Find Your People

Connect with 350+ dancers who share your passion—from your first conversation to your last dance at 5 AM.

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Never Danced Zouk? Start Here.

Dare to Zouk is our dedicated beginner program—8 hours of structured curriculum over two days, designed to take you from "I've never done this" to social dancing by Sunday night.

What makes it special:

  • No partner needed. Rotate with other beginners in a supportive, low-pressure environment.

  • No experience required. We start with the absolute basics and build from there.

  • Proven track record. Now in our 8th year, hundreds of dancers have started their Brazilian Zouk journey with this program.

  • Be part of the full experience. After each day's classes, you'll join the evening parties and performances with everyone else—putting your new skills to work on the dance floor.

  • Your gateway to a global community. Brazilian Zouk connects dancers across continents—start your journey here and you'll find your people everywhere you travel.

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Want More Time With These Artists?

Go Deeper on Friday.

An optional add-on to your Full Festival Pass — two separate 2-hour masterclasses with three of the festival's top instructors, going deeper into advanced technique, connection, and musicality than a standard workshop allows.

The Lineup:

  • Gui Prada: “Traveling in Close Embrace” (2-4 PM)

  • Leandro & Nayara: “Beyond the Beat: Musical Layers Within the Groove” (4-6 PM)

Why you can’t miss it:

  • Favorite topics from world-class instructors. Learn directly from three of our headlining international artists on topics they're most passionate about.

  • Designed to go deeper. Recommended for intermediate/advanced dancers — this is a deep-dive 2-hour intensive for each workshop.

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Compete in Jack & Jill: Brazilian Zouk & lambada

We are proud to host the official Jack & Jill competition for both Brazilian Zouk Dance Council (BZDC) and Lambada World Dance Council (LWDC). Random partner, random song, zero choreography — just your connection, your musicality, with the whole room watching. Open to all levels.

Registration is open to Full Pass holders only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Full Festival Pass gives you access to all workshop levels (beginner through advanced) across Brazilian Zouk and Lambada tracks, plus all socials and evening parties.

    Dare to Zouk is a dedicated 8-hour beginner curriculum spread across Saturday to Sunday, designed for people who have little to no Brazilian Zouk experience. You'll still get access to all evening socials and parties—you just attend beginner-specific classes during the day instead of choosing from the full workshop schedule.

  • Nope. Brazilian Zouk is a social dance—you rotate partners during workshops, and at socials (aka parties) you can dance with anyone. Most people attend solo or with friends, not romantic partners.

  • That's exactly what Dare to Zouk is for. You'll learn in a structured, supportive environment with other beginners. No experience needed, no partner required. Just show up ready to move.

  • In partner dancing, one person leads (initiates and guides the movements) and the other follows (responds and interprets). Choose "Lead" if you primarily lead, or "Follow" if you primarily follow or switch between both roles.

  • All sales are final—we don't offer refunds. However, we offer the option to transfer your pass for a fee if you can't attend:

    Transfer your pass: Sell or give your pass to someone else by the transfer deadline (September 10th, 2026). A transfer fee of $10 will be charged for each transfer. Email nyczoukevents@gmail.com and we'll help you complete the transfer.

  • We use a tiered pricing system—each time a lot sells out, prices increase in small increments. The earlier you buy, the more you save.

  • Included in your pass:

    • All workshops (Full Pass) or beginner curriculum (Dare to Zouk) from Friday evening to Sunday evening.

    • All afternoon/evening socials and parties on Fri Sat, Sun

    NOT included:

    • Hotel accommodations

    • Thurs night pre-party

    • Friday Masterclasses (optional add-on, available at checkout)

    • Meals and transportation

  • We typically host 350+ dancers, instructors, DJs, and volunteers each year. It's large enough to meet amazing people from across the country and never run out of new people to dance with, but intimate enough that you'll see familiar faces on the dance floor all weekend.

  • Email us at nyczoukevents@gmail.com. We're here to help.

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Prices go up as each lot sells out. Register now and lock in the best price for an unforgettable weekend in NYC.

"Lead" passes are for dancers who primarily lead when dancing.
"Follow" passes are for dancers who primarily follow or like to switch between both roles.