Zouk at Loft Lechapelais, Paris

Loft Lechapelais is a small loft-style event space in Paris' 17th arrondissement that hosts Zouk Unity on Wednesdays: a beginners' class followed by a Brazilian zouk social. Attendees describe the venue as tastefully decorated and intimate; the single open loft room means the floor feels compact once the social starts. Entry for the regular Wednesday night is about €13.

Expect a community-run evening, a short beginners' class then a social focused on Brazilian zouk. The team behind the night has run weekly events here for years and reviewers call it welcoming, so arriving for the class is the easiest way to meet people. The space is cozy rather than roomy, good for close connection but not for big turns. It's located at 6 Rue Lechapelais, on a quiet residential street; check the event Instagram or the venue website for exact times and bookings.