Dancing is like dreaming with your feet.

Another week of ZoukTime Holiday in Croatia, but this one was a little more special, as it was also our last time in Kačjak. After so many summers and memories in this...

A week full of dancing, sunshine, music, and beautiful people! ☀️ From daytime workshops and beach parties to evening demos, shows, and late-night dancing, ZoukTime 2026 brought together so many wonderful moments....

After a few years away, I finally made it back to Prague Zouk Marathon, and I was so happy to be there again! This has always been one of my favorite zouk...

ZoukTime Holiday 2025 was another unforgettable summer in Croatia, and this year, the weather put on such a unique show! We had some incredible storms, with dramatic clouds, moody skies, and beautiful...

Castle of Miracles was an event I’ll always remember. I was invited by Johannes to photograph this event, and I felt incredibly grateful to be part of it. I traveled all the...

Rio Zouk Congress, the third edition I attended, was by far the most special one for me. By this time, I had been living in Rio for a while, and my connection...

Neo Zouk Festival, organized by my dear friends Anna Russa and Mafie Zouker, was such a sweet experience to be part of—even if just for a little while. I couldn’t be fully...

Let’s Flow Festival, organized by Arknjo and Malu, was a beautiful way to start the year in Rio. Held in January, this event brought a fresh and playful energy that made it...

Zouktime Croatia will always hold a very special place in my heart, and this time, coming all the way from Brazil just to be there made it even more meaningful. No matter...

Zouk in Rio, organized by Renata in July, was a smaller and more intimate event, but that’s exactly what made it so special. It felt good to be back in Rio, especially...

Jamie Aroxa’s teachers course was an incredible experience—one that left a strong impression on me. Attending masterclasses from such a legendary figure in the Brazilian dance world felt like a privilege. His...

ForZouk turned out to be one of the most amazing events and unforgettable memories I’ve had in Brazil. Fortaleza had a special magic that made me feel deeply at home—so much so...

Forró vs Zouk was a lovely event held in Brasília, bringing together two beautiful dances and a lot of local energy. It was a bit different from other congresses I’d been to—this...

YoZouk Congress in New York was a great experience, and it felt good to be back. There was a nice, familiar vibe, with a lot of friends and familiar faces. The atmosphere...

Canada Zouk Congress was truly another dream come true for me. Ever since 2018, I had been curious to attend this event in Canada, and this year I finally made it happen....

ZoukMX — coming back here felt like returning to a little paradise. Once again, I found myself in Playa del Carmen, soaking in that relaxed, tropical atmosphere that only Mexico seems to...

Brasil Samba Congress was a completely different experience for me — one that touched me deeply and almost brought tears to my eyes. The energy there was something else entirely. I remember...

“Zouk Needs You” was another beautiful edition organized by Val and Vanessa in Rio, and it carried their signature warmth and energy. There’s always something special about the way they bring people...

IZC – International Zouk Congress in São Paulo – was a whole new adventure for me. It was my first time in the city, and I really enjoyed getting a feel for...

Rio Zouk Congress — my second edition — felt like stepping into something grand and unforgettable. This time, the event returned to its classic venue in Tijuca, far bigger and more vibrant...

Deep Into Zouk was held at a place that already held so many memories for me — Renata Pecanha’s dance school. Just being back there felt warm and familiar, like stepping into...

After Ramalho’s Festival, my next stop was something a bit different — the Neo and Flow Immersion Festival, organized by my friends. I moved to Botafogo for a few days to be...

Ramalho’s Festival that year felt special — it was the first edition without masks, and you could sense the shift in the air. The energy was vibrant and full of life, like...

All That Zouk was a smaller event organized by Jorge Peres at Renata Pecanha’s dance school in Rio. It happened just before Renata’s biggest event, and it felt like the perfect start....

Zouk Family in Mexico was unlike any other event I had attended. Set deep in the jungle, it felt like stepping into another world—where the usual focus on just dancing shifted to...

Sunset Zouk Festival in Florida was my last event in the U.S., and it was the perfect way to end this chapter. The venue was smaller and cozier, but that made it...

Zouk Conexão in Atlanta was a special stop on my tour. By then, I had already started recognizing more and more people from the U.S. scene, which made the whole experience feel...

Zouktime in Brno was my last Zouk event before leaving Europe for a long time. It was the perfect way to wrap things up—a fun, well-organized festival with so many good dances...

Zouktime in Croatia hit differently this time. Unlike the earlier festivals in my journey, this one felt like a reunion. More and more familiar faces, warm hugs, and shared smiles—each day layered...

After the big energy of Chicago, I made my way to a smaller, more intimate event in New York—organized by my dear friend Brandon, someone I’ve known for many years. The guest...

After the magic of Bliss Fusion, my next stop was the Future Zouk Festival in Chicago. The name said it all—there was something fresh, forward-thinking, and electrifying about this event. It felt...

My USA tour kicked off with Bliss Fusion in Boston—a festival that marked the start of something much bigger than I imagined. I teamed up with Dan, the videographer, and together we...

There’s something special about local events—the kind where everything feels close, cozy, and full of heart. Nice and Cozy was no different. It was small, beautiful, and filled with familiar faces that...

Since I was slowly making my way back to Romania, I figured—why not take a little detour for something special? That “something” turned out to be Martin’s event in Jirikovice, a cozy...

After almost five months away, stepping foot in Europe felt surreal. The air was crisp, familiar, grounding. But there was no time to settle in—because just like that, I was off to...

I’d heard about ZoukMX for years—like a whispered secret in the Zouk world, tucked away in paradise. It always felt so far… until suddenly, it wasn’t. After spending two and a half...

Even though the Rio Zouk Congress was much smaller than usual due to the pandemic, for me it meant everything. After 9 years of dreaming about this moment, I was finally there...

Ramailhod Ramalho’s festival was my second Zouk event in Brazil, and it was a much larger one — filled with both locals and many foreigners coming from all over. It had the...

My first Zouk festival in Brazil was Zouk Factory, a small and friendly event organized by Kamacho in Rio — and it was the perfect introduction to the Brazilian Zouk scene. The...

Zouktime in Brno during the semi-lockdown was a strange and beautiful experience. We were still navigating restrictions, but there was just enough freedom to make this event happen — and for that,...

After a two-year break, I finally returned to Zouktime Croatia, and it was even more magical than I had remembered. The moment I arrived, I realized I want to attend every single...

Attending the Prague Zouk Marathon was an experience I’ll never forget, especially because it was my first Zouk event post-pandemic. In fact, it wasn’t really “post” yet — the world was still...

The Singapore Brazilian Zouk Festival, organized by Cheryl, was the last festival I attended before the world went into lockdown. As the largest Zouk festival in Asia, it was an unforgettable experience...

When I traveled to Vietnam and joined the workshops organized by Hoai Phuong, I had no idea how deeply I would connect with the community of dancers there. Hoai Phuong, a new...

It’s crazy how sometimes the universe aligns things perfectly. When I arrived in China, the first stop on my sabbatical year, I had the incredible chance to participate in and photograph the...

Attending the 10th edition of Zouktime in Brno was a memorable experience, full of energy and connection. The event brought together Zouk dancers from all over, and the joy of dancing with...

Attending the Lambazouk event near Barcelona was a memorable first for me. Lambazouk itself was a lot of fun — different from the Zouk I knew, but also it felt more exhausting...

Photographing Activat’s show with the Lambazouk girls in Barcelona was an exciting experience. The energy on stage was electric, and capturing those vibrant moments through my lens was a real highlight. The...

Heading to Zoukdreams in the Netherlands was a perfect mix of photography and dance. Organized by Johannes, the event offered a great opportunity to reconnect with the Dutch Zouk community. Spending time...

This time in Krakow, for Danusia’s Zouk event, it felt different — in the best way. With around 400 people, the atmosphere was buzzing, but what made it special was the presence...

Attending the 7th edition of the Warsaw Zouk Festival was a whirlwind. With over 900 people, it was bigger than anything I had experienced before. The organization was spot on, and the...

Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Erfurt was one of those unforgettable nights. Organized by Stefan and Diana, the event brought together Zouk dancers from all over Europe, creating a vibrant, welcoming community....

In the beginning of December, I had the chance to attend another edition of Tantra into Zouk, and this time, I was feeling even more prepared to dive deeper into the experience....

Returning to Timisoara for the annual Zoukisoara event was a special moment for me. After moving to Barcelona, it felt amazing to reconnect with familiar faces, the community, and the vibrant energy...

A trip from Barcelona to Bonn, Germany, led me to a Zouk event I won’t forget. I had the opportunity to be the photographer, but what made it extra special was the...

I was grateful to be invited by Roger as a photographer to Tantra into Zouk, an event unlike anything I had experienced before. What started as a photo opportunity turned into something...

Being in the Netherlands that weekend turned into a beautiful surprise.. I got the chance to take photos at a Brazilian Zouk party organized by Johannes from ZoukDreams. It was one of...

Zouktime wasn’t just a festival... it was a full-on dance holiday. Set in a dreamy resort with everything you could need in one place, it felt like summer camp for dancers. Days...

I had the chance to take photos at a Zouk event in The Hague, just a short walk from a stunning beach on the North Sea. The mix of dancing and nature...

ChillZouk quickly became one of my favorite events, not just for the dancing, but for the peaceful vibe that wrapped around everything. Tucked away in nature somewhere in Poland, it was five...

Not long after I moved to Barcelona, I got invited to photograph my first festival in Spain — in sunny Salou. It was a beautiful collaboration between four amazing teachers: Pasty, Olaya,...

I was invited by Danusia to photograph her event in Krakow, and what started as a photography gig quickly turned into a heartwarming adventure. The energy of the place was infectious.. laughter,...

Attending the Prague Zouk Congress for the first time, organized by Carlos and Fernanda, was a whole new experience. The energy was different from the Brno events I had been to.. it...

Another edition of WestZoukTime rolled around, and it felt like coming back to something familiar yet exciting. The atmosphere was cozy and full of good energy, with friends from all over reuniting...

Going to Warsaw Zouk Festival for the first time was a big step..it was the largest festival I had attended so far, and the energy was on a whole different level. Huge...

The second Zoukisoara festival was full of beautiful dancing moments with friends, and it felt like our little community in Timișoara had grown even closer. One of the highlights was a surprise...

After three editions of WestZoukTime, this was my first ZoukTime festival in Brno (only Zouk!) - one to remember. Everything felt familiar, like stepping into a space where everyone spoke the same...

ZoukTime Croatia—third edition for me, and somehow it keeps getting better every year. The vibe was the same: sun, beach, and non-stop dancing with people from all over the world. But this...

A new Brazilian Zouk event in Timișoara… it felt like the city came alive in a new way. Dancers and friends gathered from all over: Cluj, Bucharest, Budapest, Vienna, and Brno. Seeing...

Going to ZoukFever, in Budapest, not too far from Timișoara, was a great experience for me! And it was an absolute honor to be the official photographer at the event. The excitement...

I went to Krakow for the first time for a Zouk event organized by Danusia Debska, and it was such a cool experience. It was great discovering a new community and dancing...

WestZoukTime 2017 was another unforgettable experience. I felt so grateful to be back in my favorite dance hall, Babylon, surrounded by the music, lights, and energy that make it so special. Dancing...

I ended up on an unexpected trip to Brno for the 10th anniversary of Stolarna, my favorite Zouk dance school and a place that has meant so much to me over the...

The first official Zoukisoara festival took place on Halloween, and it was everything I could’ve hoped for. Surrounded by dear friends we’d met over the last two years of traveling to Zouk...

I returned to ZoukTime Croatia for the second year, and once again, the place felt absolutely magical. From dancing until sunrise to catching beautiful sunsets during photo and video sessions, every moment...

I went to another event in Vienna organized by Guido, and this time he brought in some truly special guests, Kadu and Larissa, the couple known worldwide for their amazing Zouk choreographies...

I went to Bucharest to attend Monica’s first organized Brazilian Zouk even. It was exciting to see her bring the community together and to be part of this new beginning. Connecting with...

I took another trip to Brno for a small, cozy Zouk event held at Stolarna, Luděk and Pavla’s studio. The atmosphere had that familiar family vibe, with everyone relaxed, open, and happy...

This spring, we had the chance to host Luděk and Pavla in Timișoara for an amazing weekend of Zouk workshops. I’ve always loved dance events in spring, they somehow feel lighter, more...

I attended another workshop organized by Guido, this time the teachers were Jorge Peres and Vanessa Rodrigues. I was happy to see Jorge again, his musicality and the way he uses music...

By my third WestZoukTime event, I already knew Luděk and Pavla were hands‑down my favorite Brazilian dance event organizers. Their attention to detail, from music selection to workshop flow, made every moment...

Last weekend, Martin and Nicole came to Timișoara to lead a two‑day Zouk workshop. The space was filled with eager dancers practicing new zouk figures, connection exercises, and musicality rounds under their...

Last weekend I traveled to Jirikovice with a few close friends to attend Martin’s Zouk dance event. The small village hall was softly lit and filled with dancers sharing workshops and social...

That autumn in Vienna, a Brazilian Zouk festival brought together dancers from across Europe for workshops, and social evenings that pulsed with energy. Instructors led classes by day and DJs kept the...

I still remember the excitement bubbling inside me that morning, the first day of Zouk workshops in Timișoara. It felt surreal. Zouk classes… in our city? I couldn’t believe it was really...

The first edition of Zouktime Croatia held at Kacjak, will always have a special place in my heart. It wasn’t just a dance event... it was pure magic. I remember arriving and...

It was my first time attending Zoukfever in Budapest, organized by Ronaldo, but definitely not the last. The energy of the event, the quality of the workshops, and the warmth of the...

Some dreams are made slowly, woven through hours of watching, learning, admiring from afar. And then, one day, they come true. That’s exactly what happened when I traveled to Vienna for a...

WestZouktime - A Place That Became Home In 2015, we found ourselves once again at WestZouktime, but this time, things felt even more special. Andy, who had already joined me at WestZouktime...

It was the beginning of 2015, and I was in Budapest for my third Brazilian Zouk event. Organized by Ronaldo, with Pedrinho Mattos and Linda Urgosova teaching, this event was special: it...

There’s a special kind of thrill that comes with doing something for the second time, not quite the wide-eyed wonder of the first, but still filled with awe, now seasoned with a...

WestZoukTIME 2013: The Dream That Stepped into Reality There are moments in life that quietly, yet profoundly, change everything. For me, WestZoukTIME 2013 was one of them. Up until that point, Brazilian...