Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the difference between Zouk, Lambazouk, Lambada Zouk, or Zouk Lambada?…
- What is the Brazil Central Zouk Lambada Congress and Roda de Samba?
- How often does Brazil Central host this event?
- How much are the tickets and when do they go on sale?
- Can I pay for one workshop?
- Can I just come to the social events?
- When and where is the event being held?
- What are my transport options to get to the venue?
- Where can I stay?
- Who are the people behind Brazil Central?
- What makes Brazil Central Zouk Lambada Congress the event of the year?
- Who are some of the featured instructors?
- What sort of workshops are available?
- I have no training or experience, are there any workshops for me?
- What sort of footwear and clothing should I wear for the workshops?
- Where can I purchase tickets?
- How can I get involved in sponsoring this event?
What's the difference between Zouk, Lambazouk, Lambada Zouk, or Zouk Lambada?…
Well the short answer is that they are all variations of the same thing – lambada danced to zouk music! Whilst you may see some of the above mentioned variations in style represented in our workshops, we called our congress "Zouk Lambada" because we felt it best described the genre as a whole.
Be warned – In the French Caribbean where zouk music originates, they dance a style of zouk that bears no resemblance to zouk lambada that is danced in Brazil!
What is the Brazil Central Zouk Lambada Congress and Roda de Samba?
Brazil Central Zouk Lambada Congress is an event specializing in Brazilian dance, especially zouk lambada. Over 3 days we host more than 60 workshops, focusing on zouk lambada and other Brazilian dance styles including samba de gafieira, samba no pé, forró, afro-brazilian and capoeira. During the congress there are shows and parties every night.
The Roda de Samba is an auxillary event started in 2012 and specialises in samba no pe. The event runs at the same venue and it is possible to purchase a ticket that packages both events.
How often does Brazil Central host events?
Brazil Central runs the Zouk Lambada Congress and Roda de Samba in October each year.
How much are the tickets and when do they go on sale?
Tickets range from $300 for a Top 50 ticket to $610 for a Choreography Performer Congress pass purchased at the door. The best ticket prices are offered online. Generally tickets go on sale around April. To receive an alert, its best to sign up to our contact list.
Can I pay for one workshop?
Unfortunately no you cannot. The only way to attend workshops at Brazil Central is if you purchase a congress pass.
Can I just come to the social events?
Of course! You can buy a ticket to the show and or party for Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
The seating capacity of the auditorium at the Old Museum is 500 people. Ticket sales for our congress passes is capped at 450, so that we can ensure there are at least 50 show tickets available on Friday and Saturday.
When and where is the event being held?
The Brazil Central Roda de Samba is from 3-4 October and the Zouk Lambada Congress is from the 4-6 October 2013, hosted in the Old Museum Building, Cnr Bowen Bridge Rd and Gregory Tce, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Australia.
What are my transport options to get to the venue?
By Train: Brunswick St station in Fortitude Valley, is a 15 minute walk.
By Bus: The Inner Northern Busway, Royal Brisbane Hospital stop is a 5 minute walk.
By Car: There is no public parking at the venue.
During the day the best option is Wilson Parking opposite the Royal Brisbane Hospital and at night time, street parking is available after 7pm.
For parking fees, please go to:
http://www.wilsonparking.com.au/go/wilson-car-parks/qld/royal-brisbane-and-women-s-hospital.
Where can I stay?
There is a wide variety of accommodation in Fortitude Valley, Spring Hill and the City.
Who are the people behind Brazil Central?
Brazil Central is hosted by Applaud Productions, which is a partnership between Tarcisio Teatini-Climaco, Jada de Goey Teatini-Climaco and Cathy Barker.
Combined, all three directors have over 30 years experience in the Latin dance and event industry in Australia.
For more information, please visit the About Us section.
What makes Brazil Central Zouk Lambada Congress the event of the year?
Brazil Central is Australia's ONLY dance congress dedicated to Brazilian dance. On top of this, it will be the first time many of our international artists have been to Australia! What's more, the international instructors teach more than 60% of the workshops, which is exceptional.
Who are some of the featured instructors?
Direct from Brazil our confirmed instructors are Renata Peçanha and her partner Jorge Peres, Carlos da Silva and his partner Fernanda Vitoria. Our national line-up includes Brisbane's own Tarcisio Teatini-Climaco, Kadu Pires and Larissa Thayane from Rio Rhythmics Latin Dance Academy, and Daniel Pinto and Carolyn Frost from Brazilian Soul!
What sort of workshops are available?
We make every effort to offer a beginner, intermediate and advanced workshop in every timeslot. Of course the majority of workshops are for zouk lambada, but you will also find samba de gafieira, forró, soltinho, samba no pé and afro.
I have no training or experience, are there any workshops for me?
A congress is a workshop intensive and as such we expect that participants will have at least done a foundation level course with a specialist Brazilian dance academy to be able to do a beginner level workshop.
Those with ballroom experience or other partner dance experience may be able to convert and do a beginner level workshop. For more information and to check if your experience is suitable, please Contact Us.
What sort of footwear and clothing should I wear for the workshops?
Flat, soft soled shoes such as jazz sneakers are used for dancing zouk lambada, and for women, high heeled dance shoes are required for samba de gafieira, samba no pé, bolero and soltinho.
Cool, comfortable clothing is essential however we would like to uphold certain standards:
- No shorts for men.
- Please consider the comfort of your dance partner and bring a towel, deodorant, breath mints and several changes of shirt.
Where can I purchase tickets?
The best tickets are available online through Acuvent. When ticket sales are open, there is a BUY TICKETS link displayed on our home page and throughout the website. Our online booking system allows for payment by credit card, EFT/ cash. As a fully automated system you can make changes to your booking at any time with your booking reference number.
How can I get involved in sponsoring this event?
We have various sponsorship packages available, from our Brazil Bag (a promotions package) to a Gold Sponsorship package that lets you brand our main stage.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Cathy Barker on:
In Australia 0410 325 199.
International: +61 410 325 199
