Antillean Zouk — Kassav's 1979 sound, medium tempo, close embrace from Guadeloupe/Martinique. Originated in Guadeloupe/Martinique · 1979. Typically danced around 110-130 BPM (medium).
Kassav' formed in 1979 combining gwoka, tibwa, compas, beguine, and makossa into a new sound; couple dance; medium tempo; close embrace.
What to expect: The original Zouk from the French Antilles — distinct from Brazilian Zouk. Danced at Caribbean diaspora events in France and internationally. Warm, close embrace, very accessible.
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Caribbean-rooted partner dance nights blend social steps with a strong music-first culture. Many events are community-anchored and rotate partners freely.
Tip the DJ if there's a tip jar, learn the names of the rhythms, and respect that these are living cultural traditions, not exercise classes.
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