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!

Facebook page and FB Event!

VENUES

Viva Dance Studios Auckland

Workshops, Intensive plus Thurs pre-party

Raynham Park – 145 Karangahape rd

Friday, Saturday and Sunday parties plus marathon

HIGHLIGHTS

ARTISTS

Rau & Isa – Brazil

Iago & Vanessa – Brazil

Saulo & Yasmim – Brazil

Leo Neves – Brazil/NZ

More to be announced!

DEEP DIVES

Included in your full pass! 2 hour deep dives with our International artists.

INTENSIVES

Wednesday & Thursday 4hr Intensives with Rau & Isa and Iago & Vanessa

WORKSHOPS

30+ workshops with most taught by our Internationals.

PARTIES

4 Parties on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, until 3am.

THEMES  

Friday night – TBC!

Saturday night – TBC!

SHOWCASE

Saturday night Showcase with our top Internationals!

JACK’N’JILL

Compete and earn points in Jack’n’Jill! Novice, Intermediate & Advanced.

PRÁTICA WITH THE PROS

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!

Phoebe Denton - Producer

Rebekah Codlin - Co-Producer, Head of Marketing and Aesthetic

Saione Greer - Treasurer

Dharshana Ratnayake - Head of Tech