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Alisson Sandi
Brazilian Zouk
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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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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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Brazilian Zouk costs me sleep. I'm in Taiwan right now and I've finally built a schedule that lets me rest. The rest of the year? Time zones, late socials, weekends that bleed into the next week. 23 years in and I still pay for it every Monday.

In t... more

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Brazilian Zouk has a leader shortage problem at every social — and no organizer has solved it, including me. I've run BraZouky with strict ratio control for years. Some years we hit 1.1 to 1 at sign-up. The social still tilts the same way every night... 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)
Gui Prada
Episode: How to Turn Comparison into Powerful, Aligned Inspiration (S05 Ep63)
Paloma Alves
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 ZoukNerds podcast and co-host, frequently appears discussing teaching methods, community dynamics, and personal growth within Brazilian Zouk.
Gui Prada
Co-host known for exploring teaching philosophies, learning structures, and community culture within Zouk. Often drives conversations about embodiment and authentic connection.

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
    Germany7 months ago
  • Love it!

    Such an insightful podcast, strongly recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DoctorWhoIsMyFandom
    United States8 months ago

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Transformational—across recent episodes, listeners value the blend of practical tips and personal storytelling.
Positive community feedback on candid discussions about boundaries, consent, and belonging in dance.

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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.
From Basics to Mastery: Your Dance Guide (S05 Ep55)
Q: What are the things that you're looking to achieve when you're teaching your beginners course at first?
The main focus is to ensure students understand timing, basic principles of Brazilian Zouk, floorcraft, and positioning, while also providing room to grow.

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