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Daily Drop-In Classes for Brazilian Zouk Dancers

When the pandemic hit, I knew I had to do something to keep my international dance family motivated, moving, and improving. Since then, I have offered over 300 live online classes and continue to offer classes every day!
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Weekly Schedule

Brazilian Zouk Foundations for Leads and Follows
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10:30am CST

Cross-training and footwork class to support Brazilian Zouk dancing. Weekly topics are announced via a student Facebook chat so be sure to request me when you register. Drop in once, twice, or catch all three!

Head Movement Training
Tuesday 4pm CST
Progressive exercises developed to build safe, comfortable, and creative head movement. Technique applies to Leading and Following.


Contemporary Techniques for Zoukers
Thursday 4pm CST
Learn new solo dance techniques every week to expand your dance toolbox and approach to developing personal style in your social dancing. 


Head Movement Improvisation Techniques
Saturday 4pm CST

Take your solo Zouk training to the next level with improvisation techniques that locate head movement as a natural element of your dancing from the feet up.

Mechanics of Flow
Sunday 9am CST
Restorative, mobilizing, and strengthening class for Zoukers and crossover dancers.

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Pricing
$40/6-class card (no expiration)
$150/month unlimited subscription
Venmo @sydneyschiffdancer
PayPal/Zelle sydney.zouks@gmail.com
Revolut @sydney1ue

What are daily drop-in classes?
A ballet dancer knows that every day begins in a dance class. The purpose of these classes is to build strength, mobility, and prevent injury while also learning new information. The purpose of my drop-in classes is to provide daily training for social dancers with an emphasis on tools used in Brazilian Zouk dancing. There are no series and no levels, so drop in as you like (or every day!) and design your own training program!

What is the class platform?
Classes are offered live on Zoom.  Recordings will be emailed to students following the class. The link expires in 24 hours, so if you can't join us live, be sure to catch the recording before it's gone! Occasionally I need to send pre-recorded classes, so keep an eye on our student Facebook chat for announcements and updates.

What do I need to bring to class?
We move continuously for 60 minutes, so dress like you would to workout, bring a yoga mat or towel, and have some water handy. Please bring an armless chair, yoga mat if you have one, and a towel to class on Sunday. 


How do I sign up?
Click here!
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​Contemporary Series

When things first shut down, I challenged myself to take one online ballet class every day before teaching class for my students. As I revisited the tools that form my dance foundation, I began teaching more of those elements in my classes for Zoukers. Then one day I asked my students if they might be interested in a contemporary class series... and it was a total hit! 
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All classes are live on Saturdays 3pm-4pm CST
Next Series: January 9, 16, 23, 30

Pricing
​$45/4-week course
Venmo @sydneyschiffdancer
PayPal/Zelle sydney.zouks@gmail.com
Revolut @sydney1ue

What is Contemporary Dance?
Contemporary is a dance style that combines elements of dance techniques from around the world on a foundation of classical ballet. My style is a fusion of ballet, modern, jazz, improvisation, and Brazilian Zouk.

What happens in this series?
In this four-week contemporary dance series, students will explore their artistry, creativity, musicality, emotion, and self-expression in solo movement. Each class consists of a 30-minute non-stop jazz warm up with conditioning followed by 30 minutes of choreography. We work on the same dance over the month, but in the end it isn't about getting the steps right, it's about how you do them.

Who is this class for?
Are you a Zouker who has never taken a contemporary class before? This class is perfect for you! Already a contemporary dancer? Come explore how you can bring Brazilian Zouk elements into your solo dancing!


What is the class platform?
All classes are given live on Zoom with recordings that stay in a private Facebook Group over the duration of the course.

Student Feedback

I must say I love my classes, but don't take my word for it... Here's what some of my students have said:

​"I have seen a marked improvement in my body control, strength, awareness and confidence. Moves which were uncomfortable and confusing to me now are becoming a joyful part of my solo dancing." - Anon.
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​"Taking Zouk classes and dance conditioning training with Sydney Schiff over Zoom has been a game changer for me as a dancer and creative being these past few months. Sydney has helped me develop my personal strength and agency as a dancer in ways I would never have been able to on my own. The awareness, dedication and compassion she brings to her classes is phenomenal and I cannot recommend her classes enough. She has created a truly flexible and affordable opportunity for dancers of all levels to connect and discover despite these uncertain times we live in." - Fiona

"It's so great when take your 1st class with someone that is a joy to watch dance and then you also enjoy taking the class with them because they enjoy teaching as much as dancing." - David

"I loved your Tuesday head movement class so much that I wanted to sign up. THANK YOU for giving me the feeling with the exercises that I was dancing zouk at a social. I connected with myself, the movement, and the music and it was fabulous!" - Karen

"I need to give Sydney another shout out. Picked up working with my trainer again. We work on strengthening for older adults. EVERYTHING she is doing is what we are covering. Thank you Sydney as you are making us stronger and healthier." - Robin

"Taking a dance class (well yours) for me it is the hour that I take for myself to do something I really love a couple times a week (and myself only, solo training means no peer pressure!). I get to evade for an hour and move which always feels amazing. But it also allows me train and maintain my physical condition in the right way which has been very very valuable as I had to stop dancing for a couple months last year because of injury... it makes me feel more confident for when we will be returning to the dance floor in a couple months! Taking your class has definitely helped me finding my balance during these difficult times, and be able to be there for others as much as I can. So thank you Sydney Schiff" - Ophelia

"And then you had us lay on the floor, still, listening to you guide us....it took about 30 seconds before tears just started pouring down the sides of my face onto the carpet....I hadn't been still or given my body rest like that in so long, and your voice was so calming and familiar...and I just let it all go.....it felt so amazing.... So THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart for sharing your love of dance with me." - Anon.
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