Our History
RVA Zouk Movement was born
January 2, 2020
First "Zouk Underground" Class
01.09.2020
In an effort to continue growing Brazilian Zouk in RVA, Chinkee Kat, Owner & Founder of RVA Zouk Movement (RVAZM), offered to teach a series in her own apartment, prioritizing those who have a big desire to learn the dance but are not able to attend other classes offered in the area due to current life struggles with finances, work, or family.
First Brazilian Zouk Social
01.24.2020
RVAZM's first Zouk Social, and DJ WarHoll's first official DJ gig.
First Workshop, "Unleashing Your Inner Zoukeiro"
02.02.2020
RVA Zouk Movement becomes an LLC
February 18, 2020
Zouk Underground - Quaranteam Edition
10.05.2020
When the entire world transitioned into online learning due to the pandemic, Chinkee decided to use this opportunity to work with WiFi masters Ry’el & Jessica and focus on learning Brazilian Zouk WiFi to give the community a way to still dance together, even from far distances. The project eventually evolved to "Going 5G," inviting other communities from North Carolina and Washington DC.
Tuesday Zouk Nights! began
08.03.2021
The return of our in-person classes, which started with 7 weeks of learning the choreography for International Zouk Day!
First International Zouk Day Flash Mob
09.18.2021
Check out our RVA video https://fb.watch/aseYw9UNH2/ or the full Global compilation (RVA at 2:30) https://youtu.be/AQGlETrmb10
RVA Zouk Movement welcomes an International Artist
October 4, 2021 - Anna Hoekstra (Australia) stayed in RVA for 3 months to help grow the scene!
First RVA Zouk Weekender
10.08.2021
"Conscious Connection: The Anna Hoekstra Weekender" featuring DJ WarHoll (Richmond VA) and DJ Chapibol (Washington DC).
RVAZM Weekender with Camilla & Anna
12.18.2021
Two great instructors from opposite ends of the world have come together for one awesome weekend of workshops and dancing in RVA. Featuring Anna Hoekstra (Australia), Camilla Magalhães (Brazil), and DJ WarHoll (Richmond VA).
RVA Zouk Movement welcomes a Community Safety & Wellness Consultant
January 8, 2022 - Daisy Banta joins the RVAZM Team!
RVAZM 2-Year Anniversary Celebration
02.19.2022
Featuring Elena Rovito aka DJ Rhinestone (DC), Jessica Lamdon aka The Unicorn (NY), and Warren Holly aka DJ WarHoll (VA).
Richmond Rendezvous Zouk Weekender
07.22.2022
Featuring Gui Prada (Washington DC), Ebonie Lee (New York NY), DJ WarHoll (Richmond VA), DJ Swift (Raleigh-Durham NC), and DJ Sprenk (Boston MA).
RVA Zouk Movement welcomes a Music Specialist
January 23, 2023 - Warren Holly joins the RVAZM Team!
RVAZM Anniversary (The Perfect Weekender Hybrid!)
02.03.2023
Featuring Nhat & Gigi (TX), DJ Chapibol (DC), DJ Chuky (DC), DJ Rhinestone (DC), DJ Sprenk (MA), DJ Viscious (NY), and DJ WarHoll (VA).
RVA Zouk Movement presents their Mission, Vision, and Values Statements
March 20, 2023 - "While our purpose of raising awareness and sharing our love for Brazilian Zouk remains, the time has come for us to further identify our goals to help clear our path to the future we hope to achieve." - RVAZM Team
RVAZM Learning Methodology
03.24.2023
As the Zouk Community grew, RVA Zouk Movement recreated a new curriculum based on what they believe to be best way to learn.
RVAZM Weekender Hybrid 2024
01.26.2024
Featuring Gustavo & Ayane (FL), Julie Rozen (France) DJ Afrodeshiak (DC), DJ Efosa (NY), DJ Sprenk (MA), DJ Viscious (NY), and DJ WarHoll (VA).
Milestone: 1-Year of Classes
04.24.2024
RVA Zouk Movement has achieved constantly offering progressive series for one year straight!
First Live Performance in RVA
08.30.2024
2024's International Zouk Day (IZD) choreography was performed in front of a live audience. Watch the full video project here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AUsF1jU8V/
RVAZM PROUDLY SUPPORTS
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