August 27 – 30, 2020
The Brazilian Zouk World Championships is where dancers come to learn, dance, and compete for the coveted world title. Participants are welcome to join as a student, audience only and also join any of the competitions listed bellow.
The Brazilian Zouk World Championships is the first ever Brazilian Zouk Dance Council registered choreography competition organised by K&L Dance Events.
The event consists in 8 divisions, more than 20 hours of workshops with international and national guests, 4 nights of parties with world’s best Zouk DJ’s, at the incredible The Scott Resort & Spa!
Event schedule is available here!
Levelled Workshops:
More than 40 hours of Brazilian Zouk workshops with international and national instructors.
- Novice – Less than 20 BZDC points or (1 to 8 months Brazilian Zouk dance experience).
- Intermediate – Less than 20 BZDC points or (Minimum of 9 months Brazilian Zouk dance experience).
- Advanced – 20 or more BZDC points. Auditions to attend Advanced level workshops will be available during the event weekend.
BZWC Instructors:
- Alex and Mathilde (Brazil/France)
- Kadu and Larissa (Brazil/USA)
- William and Paloma (Brazil/Spain)
- Alisson and Christina (Brazil/USA)
- Shani (USA)
- Clinton and Cristi (Brazil/USA)
- Bruno and Fae (Portugal/USA)
- Ben and Kiki (USA)
- Elijah and Deenie (USA)
Competition Divisions:
Jack and Jills
Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | All Star/Champions
Strictly Zouk
Open
Choreography – Professional
Originals | Showtime
Choreography – Amateur Rising Stars
Couple | Teams | Pro/Am
Please read:
ENGLISH – COMPETITION RULES
PORTUGUES – REGRAS GERAIS DOS COMPETIDORES
For all Jack and Jill Competitors please read the Brazilian Zouk Dance Council Rules, Policies and Guidelines for Competitors
You can also find more information regarding BZDC JUDGING CRITERIAS, used for all competitions hosted by the BZWC.
BZWC official partners worldwide
We are proud to become partners of incredible Brazilian Zouk Competition events around the world. These events are the official BZWC Originals and Showtime routine competition qualifiers.
How does it work?
By entering a Brazilian Zouk professional couple division at any of the events listed bellow, you have the chance to qualify to the BZWC FINALS when placing first.
BZWC will host preliminaries on Friday, August 28th for all professional competitors who were not able to attend any of the partner events prior. Finals will be held on Saturday, August 29th, 2020.
All Amateur/Rising Stars competitors are not required to attend the preliminary/qualifiers.
The venue
The Scott is a melding of disparate energies and origins. Blending inside with outside, spaciousness with intimacy and the exotic with the nostalgic, The Scott captures that intangible feeling of welcome.
Just steps from Fashion Square Mall, the Waterfront, and all of Old Town Scottsdale, we promise you’ll never get bored.
Warm wooden furniture and old world bronze combine to create an inviting luxury experience in vibrant Sonoran style.
For bookings visit our Venue & Accommodation Page!