CLOUD 9 ZOUK

Behrouz Boroomand is a passionate dancer, artist, creator, and event organizer dedicated to connecting people through dance. His mission is to bring joy, foster meaningful connections, and serve the community by creating spaces where dancers feel inspired, included, and valued.

His dance journey began in 2010 when he stumbled upon a Tango introduction workshop at the Woodford Festival. That "delicious little taste" of dance sparked an insatiable curiosity, leading him to immerse himself in Tango. Shortly after, he expanded his training at Rio Rhythmics, where he explored multiple Latin dance styles. It was there that he discovered his deep passion for Brazilian Zouk—a style that captivated him and became his primary focus.

Since then, Behrouz has traveled extensively, participating in international festivals, taking private lessons with world-renowned professionals, and competing in both local and overseas competitionss including placing in the Prague Zouk Congress 2016 Jack & Jill.

Beyond dancing, Behrouz is also a skilled DJ. Since 2015, he has been curating music for Zouk events in Brisbane and has been invited to DJ at various festivals across Australia.

That same year, he founded Zouk Practica, a community-driven dance group dedicated to providing dancers with a space to practice, improve, and socialize. The group's "Zouk Sundays" parties quickly became a beloved gathering for Zouk dancers in Brisbane. Over time, Zouk Practica evolved into Cloud9 Zouk, expanding to include not just social events, but also dance classes, workshops, and other community-driven experiences.

As the founder of Cloud9 Zouk, Behrouz is also proud to have created and to host and present two annual dance festivals - Cloud9 Mid Year Ball & Marathon in June, and Brisbane Zouk Festival in November., which focus on bringing the new generation of dancers and rising stars, whether from overseas or our home grown talents in Australia & NZ, and give them the opportunity to showcase their talent as well as giving our community of dancers the opportunity to learn from exceptional and inspiring artists and teachers.