Cloud9 Mid Year Ball & Zouk Championship 2024 β¨π
Schedule
Thu Jun 27 2024 at 07:00 pm to Mon Jul 01 2024 at 03:00 am
UTC+10:00Location
Brisbane State High School | South Brisbane, QL
This is a weekend full of dancing, learning and reconnecting. Every year in June, Cloud9Zouk celebrates our beautiful Zouk Community that we have here in Brisbane & around Australia & NZ by putting on our Mid Year Ball.π
In 2023, we are expanding and bringing new Ideas to our event, making it better, bigger and more awesome but keeping the same friendly feel there.
Save the date and join us with another marathon weekend of dancing with inspiring workshops, epic parties, fun and friends! This yearβs Cloud 9 Zouk Mid Year Ball weekend will be taking place from Thur 27th June - Sun 30th June 2024.
So we have added a night to warm everyone up for the weekend, as well as bringing on a new concept to add some more spice to the event!
Here are some details about our new and exciting additions & a bit about what to expect for this year at our Cloud9 Mid Year Ballβ¦. and β¦ Zouk Championship! :
Yes, thatβs right! We are bringing a new Zouk Championship element to our Australian & NZ Zouk scene β¨π€©π (read more below)
Our Mid Year Ball weekend is this year extending to 4 marathon nights of dancing, as well as an extra day of workshops. π
We are again excited to bring a unique International Couple to add to our longstanding & wonderful line up of national artists π
Intensive Courses opportunities are still a part of our weekend and will be taking place on the Sunday π
We are making sure this event is still a relaxed and super sociable one, with many opportunities to hang out with friends and enjoy Brisbane. π€
So, let's have a BIG weekend of dancing and fun with all of our dancing friends new & old! β¨ππΊπ
Stay tuned for further announcements! π€©
ARTISTS:
π International Artists β¨
π«Otavio & Sara | Brazil
π« Pedro & Cibele | Brazil
π« COMING SOON!
πNational Artists for 2024: β¨
π« Behrouz | Cloud9 Zouk Brisbane
π« Stephy & JoJo | Adeliade
π« Jiten & Riana | Perth
π« David & partner | Sydney
π« Joe & Jenna | Byron Bay
π§ββοΈJudges for Zouk Strictly Freestyles and Zouk Championship:
π©βπ»π¨βπ»Otavio & Sara:
π©βπ»π¨βπ»Pedro & Sara
π©βπ»Karen | Canberra
π¨βπ» Behrouz | Cloud9 Zouk Brisbane
π©βπ»π¨βπ» Stephy & JoJo | Adeliade
π©βπ»π¨βπ» Jiten & Riana | Perth
π©βπ»π¨βπ» David & partner | Sydney
π©βπ»π¨βπ» Joe & Jenna | Byron Bay
More Judges to be Confirmed...
DJs π΅πΆβ¨ :
π§ DJ Double B (Aka Behrouz)
π§ DJ AJ | Brisbane
π§ DJ Elvis | Sydney
π§ DJ Link (Aka David) | Sydney
π§ DJ Grevo (Aka Matthew)
π§ DJ Tayler | Sydney
π§ DJ Dev | Sydney
π§ DJ Habibi | Brisbane
π½οΈπΈVideographers & Photographers:
π½οΈ Roman BalΓ¬tskiy | Brisbane
π· Bob McGahan | Brisbane
π·π½οΈBehrouz | Brisbane
π DATE:
Thur 27th June - Sun 30th June 2024
β² TIMES:
β¨Welcome Dinner! :
> Thursday 5.30 - 7.30pm ....... El Comina Cantina - - SPECIAL - 1/2 Price Fajitas Night
All Gas Buildilng, 153 Stanley St, South Bank
πΊπ PARTIES & SOCIAL DANCING! :
> Thursday 27th ........ 9pm - 2.00am
> Friday 28th ........ 9pm - 3.00am
> Saturday 29th .... 9pm - 3:00am
> Sunday 30th ...... 9pm - 3:00am
π§Ύ WORKSHOPS β¨ :
π Thursday Pre-party Workshops:
8 - 9pm ......Open | Intermediate
(Note: Intermediate pre-party workshop with international artists on Thursday is for Full Event Pass Ticket holders only, Open level is open to all.
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π Friday Full Day Workshops:
10am - 11am ...... Intermediate | Intermediate | Advanced
11.10 - 12.10pm ...... Open | Intermediate | Advanced
12.10 - 1:30pm ...... Break for Lunch (** Competitor's Info session in Studio C at start of lunch break ** )
1:30 - 2:30 pm ...... Open | Intermediate | Advanced
2:40 - 3:40 pm ...... Intermediate | Advanced
3:45 - 4:40 pm ...... Day Party
4:40 - 5:45 pm ...... Strictly Freestyle Competition (Semi Finals)
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π Saturday Full Day Workshops:
10am - 11am ...... Intermediate | Intermediate | Advanced
11.10 - 12.10pm ...... Open | Intermediate | Advanced
12.10 - 1:30pm ...... Break for Lunch (Plenty of cafes within short walk from venue! π )
1:30 - 2:30 pm ...... Open | Intermediate | Advanced
2:40 - 3:40 pm ...... Intermediate | Advanced
3:45 - 4:40 pm ...... Day Party
4:40 - 5:45 pm ...... Strictly Freestyle Competition (Semi Finals)
10pm ....... Zouk Championship (including Professional) - Freestyle Component
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π Sunday Focus Workshops (1.5hrs, included in Full Event Pass):
NEW ADDITION TO SCHEDULE π€©
11.00 - 12.30pm ...... Advanced level 'Focus' class with TBC
π Advanced 'Focus'Topic: TBC
* Note: Please be mindful of your Zouk experience level and also respect your fellow dancers and the class flow. We have Intermediate Intensive opportunity with our internationals for our Intermediate dancers. ππ)
-- Lunch break 12:30 - 2:00pm --
2:00pm - 3:30pm ...... Intermediate level 'Focus' class with TBC
π Intermediate 'Focus' Topic: TBCt π
π SUNDAY INTENSIVES π
> Sunday Intensive Courses with International artists (optional extra workshops, requiring separate booking)
π Note that Intensives attendees must hold either a Full Event Pass or Full Party Pass for Cloud9 Mid Year Ball in order to take part in opportunity.
10:30AM - 12:45 β¦.. 2HRS Intermediate Intensive course with International Artists (Pre-bookings recommended)
π Intermediate Topic: TBC
-- Lunch break 12:45 - 1:45pm --
2:00 PM - 4:15 β¦.. 2HRS Advanced Intensive course with international Artists (Pre-bookings recommended)
π Advanced Topic: TBC
* NOTE - Advanced level, please ensure your experience and training level is appropriate for this class. Intensives will be set at higher level than general workshops, and we assume dancers to be already comfortable with leading and following a range of head motions, tilted turns and rotisseries already. We may seek recommendation from your teachers to gauge.
FOLLOWED BY....
Sunday Pre-Party Drinks & Dinner!
Drinks & Dinner: Sunday 30th June.
π₯ 5.00- 7:00pm - Sunset Cocktails at Emporium Rooftop bar
Link: https://g.page/the-terrace-emporium?share
π₯ 7.00 - 9:00 - Southbeach Restaurant in South Bank
Link: https://g.page/the-terrace-emporium?share
πππCLOUD9 ZOUK CHAMPIONSHIP: πππ
Cloud9 Zouk is excited to bring in a new idea to our Mid Year Ball weekend, which is designed with the intention of helping to take our scene to the next level, in an exciting and fun & encouraging way. β¨π₯³ππΊπ
Read more about it here:
https://www.cloud9zouk.com.au/cloud9zoukchampionship
Facebook Event link:
ποΈCOMPETITION CDIVISIONS & LEVELS
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1οΈβ£ Division 1: Zouk Championship and Showcases with 3 levels (A-C)
π °οΈOPEN/PRO CHAMPIONSHIP - Showcase + Freestyle/Strictly: πππ- Open category aimed at Upper levels dancers, including Professionals, to showcase a duet Choreography.- Performance length 2-3 minutes.- PLUS there will be a Freestyle dance component also required.- Weighting of Showcase and Freestyle components will this year be 50/50.- We will aim for all Showcases to be performed on Fri night and Freestyle/Strictly component on Sat afternoon.- This Zouk Championship (Showcase + Freestyle) category also has a major prize for 1st place. ππ°
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π ±οΈ PROFESSIONAL/ AMATEUR:
- A partnership between A Professional + An Amateur.
- Showcase ONLY - performing a duet Choreography.
- Performance length 1:45 - 2:15 minutes
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C: AMATEUR Showcase :
- Any dancers from all levels. As long as they DO NOT get paid for dance (so some teaching assistants may still qualify as Amateur).
- Showcase ONLY - performing a duet Choreography.
- Performance length 1:45 - 2:15 minutes
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2οΈβ£ Division 2: Strictly/Freestyle Only, with 3 levels (A-C)
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A. OPEN/PROFESSIONAL Strictly :
- Open category aimed at Upper levels dancers, including Professionals, to showcase a duet Choreography.
- Performance length 2-3 minutes.
- PLUS there will be a Freestyle dance component also required.
- Weighting of Showcase and Freestyle components will this year be 50/50.
- We will aim for all Showcases to be performed on Fri night and Freestyle/Strictly component on Sat afternoon.
- This Zouk Championship (Showcase + Freestyle) category also has a major prize for 1st place. ππ°
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B. PRO/AM Strictly :
- A partnership between A Professional + An Amateur.
- Being a Strictly, competitors will again be dancing improvised, rather than choreographed, in groups of 2 - 4 (max 6) couples with 2 - 3 songs to rotate position.
- We will have 2 Heats over 2 days - Preliminary & Finals.
C: AMATEUR Strictly :
- Any dancers from all levels. As long as they DO NOT get paid for dance (so some teaching assistants may still qualify as Amateur).
- You choose your partner for this competition, and will be social dancing/improvised dance in groups of 2 - 6 couples with 2 - 3 songs to rotate position.
- We will have 2 Heats over 2 days - Preliminary & Finals
- We will have 2 Heats over 2 days - Preliminary & Finals.
The Open/Pros Strictly category also has a major prize for 1st place. ππ°
π Competition Entry Fees:
π°Read more here:
https://www.cloud9zouk.com.au/cloud9zoukchampionship
π Prizes: (details TBC)
https://www.cloud9zouk.com.au/cloud9zoukchampionship
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PARTY THEMES:
πThursday night: Casual dress code
π Friday night: No Theme
π Saturday night: 'THEME: TBC
π Sunday night: Dress to Impress
Pick your perfect outfit to wear at the Rooftop Bar Drinks and Pre-party Dinner , and then cruise on along onto the dancefloor for the final evening of delicious dancing. π
π VENUE:
Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane State High School
Entrance is via Gate M3 off Merivale Street, South Brisbane
π TICKETS:
π Full Passes:
π« BZF23 Attendees - Full Pass (Workshops & 4 Nights Parties) - $200
π« 1st Early Bird - Full Pass (Workshops & 4 Nights Parties) - $250
π« 2nd Early Bird - Full Pass (Workshops & 4 Nights Parties) - $270
π« 3rd Early Bird - Full Pass (Workshops & 4 Nights Parties) - $290
π« Buddy Pass for a Leader & a Follower (Workshops & 4 Nights Parties - $500 - $550
π Starter Pass:
π« 'Starter' Pass (4 Selected workshops - Open Level + 4 Nights Parties ) - $150
π Intensive Curses:
π« Intensive Courses Pass (2x 2 hours Intensives on Sunday) - $60- each course
(The Intensive courses are only available for Full Weekend pass holders or Full Party Pass holders)
π Party Pass:
π« 4-Night Party Pass (3 Nights Social Dancing) - $170 (LIMITED NUMBERS)
REFUND POLICY: Tickets to this event are non Refundable, but transferrable to another person of the same dance role. A transfer fee of $20 applies per ticket. We are also happy to transfer your tickets to our next event if not less than 48 hours notice has been given before the start of the event.
πOFFICIAL SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKEND π :
ππCOMING SOON!
πATTENDEES INFO SHEET:
ππCOMING SOON!
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Thank you very much for your excitement and support and we are sooo looking forward to an amazing weekend with all you Zouk lovers! π
Behrouz & Sibell and the Cloud 9 Zouk Team π§‘
Where is it happening?
Brisbane State High School, 152 Vulture St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia,Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, South BrisbaneEvent Location & Nearby Stays: