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Alisson Sandi
Brazilian Zouk
Social Dancing
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Jack and Jill
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Lambada
Zouk

The Brazilian Zouk podcast for dancers who overthink the dance. We overthink it with you. I'm Alisson Sandi — 3x Pro World Champion, Head Judge for the Brazilian Zouk Dance Council (BZDC), and Resident Lecturer for the MAC Project. I'll be honest: I was never a natural. I had to fight for every piece of this dance, and that fight is the reason I can explain it. Every week, Gui Prada and I — plus t... more

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Is Brazilian Zouk an addiction? I think for a lot of us it is — and I say that as someone it nearly broke.

In this ZoukNerds episode my co-host Gui Prada and I talk about the body of the dancer. The strapped knee, the strapped shoulder, the wrist, t... more

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I'll put my hands up here. A lot of the time, dancing Brazilian Zouk, I'm just listening to the tum, ta, chick and going for it. "Oh, good BPM, I can dance to this." That's autopilot, dancing to the sound of the machine, and it's most of what we call... more

Where are the Brazilians in Brazilian Zouk?

Gui Prada went looking in Sydney and found them at the Forró social, not at our Zouk Social.

Gui was three weeks in Sydney, dancing Zouk every Friday, missing what he calls the squeeze, not a hug, a squee... more

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I'll be honest. I walk into a social and I pick who to dance with in about three seconds, and most of the time I don't even decide it. My body decides for me.

In this episode of Brazilian Zouk podcast ZoukNerds, Gui Prada and I pull apart that decis... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Blumenthal
Top contributor to Zouk Nerds; asked a long, thoughtful question used to frame the discussion
Zouk Nerds community contributor
Episode: Style vs Technique: Finding What Fits Your Body (S06 Ep03)
Paloma Alves
Dance teacher and expert in boundaries and intimacy in dancing.
Episode: Silence is Not Consent: Setting Boundaries in Dance, with Paloma Alves (S05 Ep65)
Gui Prada
Episode: How to Turn Comparison into Powerful, Aligned Inspiration (S05 Ep63)
Nelly Caldeira
An incredible personal transformational coach
Episode: The 'Art of Serving' and 'Creating an Impact' (S05 Ep52)
Laura Riva
Guest co-host and expert in community dynamics
Episode: Zouk's Dirty Laundry: Now Airing (S05 Ep42)
Raven Benko
A dance instructor who started teaching Zouk in 2018 and has experience in various communities
Episode: Basics Level = Teacher's Hell (S05 Ep40)
Pedro Nantes
Professional dancer and teacher in Brazilian Zouk and Lambada, originally from São Paulo, Brazil.
Episode: From Local to Global: The Journey of Pedro and Cibele - Part 1 (S04 Ep01)

Hosts

Alisson Sandi
Host of the show, frequently guiding Q&A style discussions and co-hosting with the other lead.
Gui Prada
Co-host guiding conversations and co-host on most episodes; leads discussions on technique, pedagogy, and community dynamics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Transformational

    This podcast is accompanying me through an important transformational phase I’m going through right now. Zouk is the channel guiding my change and this podcast is definitely supporting me along the way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Giulia_ita
    Germany8 months ago
  • Love it!

    Such an insightful podcast, strongly recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DoctorWhoIsMyFandom
    United States9 months ago

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The tone is mindful and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on real-world application.
Guests and discussions are praised for practicality, sincerity, and community-focused storytelling.
Listeners describe the show as transformational and supportive during growth in dance.
Audiences appreciate actionable insights that go beyond basics for leaders and followers.

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What Brazilian Zouk Actually Costs You (S06 Ep06)
Q: What will be the best benefits of dancing Brazilian Zouk for you?
The hosts emphasize mental and emotional exploration, meeting a diverse circle of people, and the ongoing personal growth that comes from teaching and learning in this dance, despite the downsides of late-night socials.
Most Zouk Scenes Don't Need More Socials! (S06 Ep04)
Q: So what is the question today, Gui?
The hosts discuss a Facebook question from Star Bolton about Practica, the after-class social, and how it should be structured to help beginners and keep dancers rotating.
Why Brazilian Zouk Has a Leader Shortage Problem (S06 Ep05)
Q: What would people say are the biggest wicked problems in the Zouk scene right now?
The speakers identify balancing leader and follower numbers, energy management at socials, and regional cultural differences as core wicked problems that require leadership coordination, early arrival of leaders, and community-wide strategies.
From Anxiety to Flow: Embracing Self-Awareness with Paloma Alves (S05 Ep62)
Q: Was there any moment where there was a shift on how dance was allowing you to see things in your life or on how dance actually changed something in your life?
Paloma reflects on shifts in her teaching style and confidence, particularly the realization of the importance of vulnerability in her interactions.
From Anxiety to Flow: Embracing Self-Awareness with Paloma Alves (S05 Ep62)
Q: How has dance influenced, changed, improved or not your life?
Paloma describes how dance helped her become less shy and change her personal narratives, directly impacting her life outside of dance.

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Dollows a deep, practice-oriented take on Brazilian Zouk that blends technique with mindset, community dynamics, and teaching approaches. Across episodes, the show often covers musicality beyond the beat, leadership gaps on social floors, the costs and benefits of dancing, and how to foster beginner-friendly practice spaces. The hosts frequently discuss authentic belonging, inclusive communities, and mindful leadership, offering practical tips for teachers, followers, and organizers while highlighting personal growth, liability of burnout, and the emotional aspects of dance. A notable strength is the balance between technical discussion and human, community-centered storytelling, with guests and varied topics that illuminate both skill-buil... more

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