Let's Talk Zouk Podcast
We talk about Brazilian Zouk - That's pretty much it! Listen, laugh and feel inspired as Pedrinho Mattos & Ricky Fox from London's friendliest dance school; UKDC talk with top Zouk artists, influences, DJ's, event directors and members of the community about their loves, passions, dislikes, careers and ...Well just about anything Zouk related. Let our guests answer your questions and help our community grow across the world. Thank you for listening and being part of the journey.
Episodes
25 episodes
Let's Talk 'Social Media' With Leo Lorenzo
Get ready to be charmed and entertained on another episode of "Let's Talk Zouk!".Hosted by the witty Ricky Fox (I write these descriptions... so I can say what I like about myself! Haha). This instalment features a captivating interview...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:09:18
Let's Talk Zouk With Leandro & Nayara
Step into the enchanting world of Brazilian Zouk as we sit down for a lively and laughter-filled episode of Let's Talk Zouk with the magnetic dancers, Leandro and Nayara. Join your host Ricky Fox as we delve into their recent weddi...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:04:34
Let's Talk Zouk With Iago & Vanessa
An amazing conversation with Iago and Vanessa, two of the biggest influencers in the Brazilian Zouk and Lambada scene currently. They are extremely talented instructors and dancers and on today's episode they opened up about their personal issu...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:03:58
Let's Talk about consent with intimacy coach Haneen Khan
In this episode of Let's Talk Zouk, Ricky sits down with Haneen Khan, an intimacy coach, to discuss the art of setting boundaries and communicating effectively during dancing (and in life). Haneen shares valuable insights and practical tips on ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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55:14
Let's Talk Zouk With Sabrina Beija-Flor
Welcome to Paris! We're having a gorgeous conversation with the lovely Sabrina this afternoon, talking through how she grew the Zouk scene in Paris, what it's like being a female artist on the scene and how DJ's are currently undervalu...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:10:20
Let's Talk Zouk With Gui Prada
The man behind the Zouk worlds most comfortable embrace!We're streaming live from Washington DC talking in depth with Gui Prada all about his past from being a lawyer to professional Zouk artist. Gui has an amazing story about how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:22:42
Let's Talk 'Business' With Ricky Fox
This episode is a very different and unique episode... that i've called 'Let's talk business'.Over the last few years I've had the pleasure to meet and speak to so many talented creatives within the Zouk scene, from teachers to DJ's to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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56:32
Let's Talk Zouk With Marck & Melyssa
Probably the most sought after couple touring the world right now - They seem to have blown up since the pandemic and are literally taking over the Zouk world! We had such an interesting and deep conversation about their upbringing...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:14:15
Let's Talk Zouk With Bruno & Raiza
I was so excited to finally interview these two beautiful human beings - and they did not disappoint. I wish I recorded the 1.5 hours I spoke to them before this interview and the 1.5 hours after! Such humble, talented and caring peopl...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:39:53
Let's Talk Zouk With Nina & Matheus
One of the newest sensations of the upcoming generation - we deep dive into how they train, how they progressed, how they met and we digressed and enjoyed on many things within the Zouk scene.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:12:11
Let's Talk Zouk with Xandy Liberato
Xandy, Xandy, Xandy! Do we need to say more? If you don't know Xandy... You must have been living under a rock for all your life. He is one of the greatest pioneers of Brazilian Zouk - His mind is something special, and he mea...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:37:43
Let's Talk Zouk with Anna Hoekstra
Todays episode is with the awesome Anna Hoekstra - A really strong, out going and fun teacher who has quickly progressed through the ranks to prove herself in the scene. This was recorded via Facebook live, with lots of the communi...
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1:29:13
Let's Talk Zouk with Andressa Castelhano
On todays episode we are joined by the wonderful Andressa Castelhano. This was our first 'Live Facebook' interview which was amazing, as so many of you joined in, watched, and asked questions.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:10:05
Let's Talk Zouk with Alex De Carvalho
A super interesting interview with Alex De Carvalho - We talk break ups and professionalism, we talk money, we walk about the MAC program Alex developed amongst other things! This episode was recorded live at the Zouk Bachata festival ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:07:00
Let's Talk Zouk (Part 2) with Christina Montoya, Anna Russa & Joanna Zwierzyńska
Part 2 of 2 with Christina Montoya, Anna Russa & Joanna zwierzyńska. Straight into the nitty gritty of it! We ask the all important questions about the differences between male and female artists, and how they're treated. Sharing t...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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52:14
Let's Talk Zouk (Part 1) with Christina Montoya, Anna Russa & Joanna zwierzyńska
Sooo excited to get this podcast out to the world! Introducing not one, not two but three highly respected and talented international artists on this weeks episode - Christina Montoya, Anna Russa & Joanna zwierzyńska. Thes...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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57:03
Let's Talk Zouk with Alisson Sandi
Welcome to 2020 and another fantastic season of 'Let's Talk Zouk'! We're kicking off with an incredible episode from the extremely talented and wonderful world renown choreographer, teacher and performer; Alisson Sandi.If you are t...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:03:43
Let's Talk Zouk with Kadu Pires
Finally, we managed to nail down Kadu to be on the show! Considering he only found Brazilian Zouk in his early twenties, he has become a huge icon and influencer in the dance scene - known for his incredible partnership with Larissa Thayan...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:05:16
Let's Talk Zouk with Walter Fernandes
Walter has quickly become one of the top dancers in the Brazilian Zouk scene and is now a very successful travelling artist in his own right. Full of humour and energy we explore his journey and his philosophies surrounding dance and l...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:11:00
Let's Talk Zouk with Carlos Da Silva
What can we say about Carlos? For anyone that's ever done a class with him knows how fun they are! Always with a huge smile on his cheeky face, it's no wonder that he is loved all around the world. Partners with Fernanda, they are ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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49:38
Let's Talk Zouk with Larissa Thayane
We are so honoured to have the amazing Larissa Thayane on the show today - Known and respected as one of the most experienced and knowledgable Zouk artists in our community, and a constant force in pushing the boundaries within the dance. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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51:58
Let's Talk Zouk with Arthur Santos
On this weeks show we talk with Arthur Santos - Dance partner of Layssa Liebscher. Based in Austrailia he shares with us his dance journey and how he went from not having enough money to afford accommodation or to even eat at events to...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:22:03
Let's Talk Zouk with Eglantine Oliveira
In this weeks podcast we are super privileged to be speaking with the incredibly talented Eglantine. She explains to UKDC hosts Ricky & Pedrinho how she found Brazilian Zouk quite late in life, and how she became an established Zouk profess...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:10:00
Let's Talk Zouk with William Teixeira
On the first official Let's Talk Zouk podcast we speak in depth with the brilliant William Teixeira on how he became one of the most well-known and respected Zouk artists on the planet.Interviewed by Pedrinho Mattos & Ricky Fox of U...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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