Module 4

2026
28th, 29th and 30th august

Psychology applied to dance - Individual improvement and socialization

Holistic therapist and dancer

tatchi matz

Fears – Overcome yourself.

Heart Dance Therapy applied to Zouk – Development of the Therapeutic Touch for
sensibilization and release of the rib cage, increasing spine mobility and decreasing
both lumbar and cervical stress while performing Zouk movements.

10:00am on saturday and sunday - europe central time

journalist and dancer

paloma
alves

  • Emotional and technical challenges in the context of Brazilian Zouk
  • The integral body and its nourishment beyond physical aspects
  • The impact of the judging mind on the learning process
  • Application of somatic practices in daily dance life (breathing, conscious movement, shaking)
  • The relationship between technique and emotional/bodily state
  • Dance as a path for psycho-emotional transformation for teachers and students

11:30am on saturday and sunday - europe central time

conference 3

Alexis ortiz Cucheval

personal trainer

Stretches adapted for dance related to the tensions of axis changes

lecture recorded and available on the platform

Methodology and variations

saturday

02:00pm to 07:00pm - europe central time

sunday

02:00pm to 06:00pm - europe central time

Movements in vertical and horizontal axis

MOVEMENTS FROM VERTICAL, DIAGONAL AND HORIZONTAL LEADING

  • Leading and following
  • process in 4 steps
  • Leading by contact
  • Leading by body expression
  • Contact and improvisation concept
  • Action and reaction through the intensity
  • Types of follower in 5 process
  • Body articulations as a leading point
  • Movements in horizontal, diagonal and vertical axis
  • Introduction to the Neozouk technique
  • Roasted chicken concept
  • Travelling head movement