ABOUT
Zouk Central is one of Australasia’s biggest Brazilian dance events of the year. It features top international and New Zealand Zouk artists and brings together the Australasian Zouk community for an unforgettable weekend of dance, connection, and that exhilarating ‘Zouk high’!
For our 2025 event, we’re thrilled to host seven international Brazilian Zouk artists who will lead the majority of our 30+ workshops, alongside our best local talent. Attendees can select from four studios throughout the weekend, each hosting a variety of Workshops, Deep Dives, and our Thursday intensive. We’ll also be holding an Official Jack and Jill competition across Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.
Our four parties, running until 3 am, will feature both international and our favorite Kiwi DJs. Saturday night’s highlight will be an incredible showcase with our international artists. And don’t miss our popular 2x Prática’s with the Pros! Stay tuned for more updates by following us on Facebook and checking our event page!
VENUES
Viva Dance Studios Auckland
Workshops, Intensive plus Thurs pre-party
Raynham Park – 145 Karangahape rd
Friday, Saturday and Sunday parties plus marathon
HIGHLIGHTS
Rau & Isa – Brazil
Iago & Vanessa – Brazil
Saulo & Yasmim – Brazil
Leo Neves – Brazil/NZ
More to be announced!
Included in your full pass! 2 hour deep dives with our International artists.
Wednesday & Thursday 4hr Intensives with Rau & Isa and Iago & Vanessa
30+ workshops with most taught by our Internationals.
4 Parties on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, until 3am.
THEMES
Friday night – TBC!
Saturday night – TBC!
Saturday night Showcase with our top Internationals!
FOR ZOUK TEACHERS!
4 hrs of high level zouk taught by our internationals. Reserve your place here.
Compete and earn points in Jack’n’Jill! Novice, Intermediate & Advanced.
Join us for an incredible private tour of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies set! Learn more here
Prática with the Pros is a Zouk Central brain child created by our team member Dharsh, designed to help all attendees get the absolute most out of the workshops! 1 hr of prática on Saturday and Sunday afternoons where all our top artists will be roaming the studio helping everyone with moves taught over the weekend!
MEET THE TEAM!
Dharshana Ratnayake
President of NZouk
Rebekah Codlin
Vice President of NZouk
Web designer and marketing manager.
Phoebe Denton
Secretary of NZouk
Saione Greer
Treasurer of NZouk
MEET THE TEAM!
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