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Zouk is essentially a variation
of Lambada - whilst Lambada is more acrobatic, Zouk is more
stylised and utilises a lot of turns. Although it is based
upon that familiar 3/4 rhythm, it uses a fairly different
footwork technique.
Zouk
comes from the French Antilles islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe,
Dominica, and St. Lucia, and so contains strong French influences.
Zouk
music evolved from the 'beguine' in Guadeloupe, and the 'cadence-lypso'
of Dominica. The word 'Zouk' means party in Creole and the
lyrics are naturally sung in Creole.
Zouk
originated earlier than the Lambada as a dance, though both
music appeared to have evolved around the same time. It is
possible the Zouk and its music had an influence upon the
development of the Lambada as a dance via the radio stations
between the French Antiles, Suriname, Guyana and Para in Northern
Brazil.
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