Brazilian Zouk Dance Council (BZDC)

The core mission of the Brazilian Zouk Dance Council is centered on the long-term development and integrity of Brazilian Zouk as an art form. This mission includes several key pillars that guide all of the council’s initiatives and decisions.

The BZDC works to define and maintain a consistent syllabus and stylistic foundation for Brazilian Zouk. This effort ensures that the dance remains authentic, recognizable, and connected to its roots, even as it evolves and spreads across different cultures and regions of the world.

The council establishes and maintains a global calendar for official Brazilian Zouk events. This includes ensuring that competitions follow standardized structures and organizational practices, helping events around the world maintain consistency, professionalism, and fairness.

The BZDC defines clear rules and guidelines for competitions, judges, and event organizers. These standards are designed to promote transparency, fairness, and quality, supporting both participants and organizers while fostering trust within the community.

The council promotes respectful, ethical, and professional behavior within the Brazilian Zouk community. By encouraging healthy social environments, the BZDC supports positive interactions, inclusivity, and mutual respect among dancers, teachers, judges, and organizers.

It is important to note that the Brazilian Zouk Dance Council does not serve as a policing or protective authority. The BZDC does not handle individual grievances, such as cases of harassment, personal disputes, or conflicts between individuals.

Its focus remains on the overall growth, integrity, and quality of Brazilian Zouk as a dance, rather than providing direct intervention or personal support. Individual cases and personal matters must be addressed through appropriate local, legal, or professional channels.

The BZDC works to strengthen and guide Brazilian Zouk as an art form and cultural movement. While it supports structure, education, and global coordination, it also recognizes that personal issues and individual cases exist outside its scope and must be handled independently and responsibly.