Weekly Classes
All classes place emphasis on Kizomba foundations, proper technique for dancing Kizomba, musicality, body movements, and fun combinations to enhance your social dancing.
Kizomba I: Intro to Kizomba (Foundations)
For Newbie to Beginner levels. No experience necessary. This class is designed to introduce brand new students to the dance, while also strengthening existing newer dancers in their fundamentals. This class will emphasize Kizomba foundations, proper technique, body movement, musicality, and leading & following exercises for dancing Kizomba Semba socially. This level will be thorough and challenging for all participants.
Kizomba is a beautiful partnered dance heating things up on the dance floor! With origins from Angola (Africa), Kizomba is focused on the connection between you, your partner and the music. Whether you want to learn Kizomba for the first time or improve what you've already learned, this progressive 4 week course is designed to take your Kizomba to the next level - with emphasis on Kizomba foundations, proper technique and body movements for dancing Kizomba, and fun combinations to enhance your social dancing!
This class will cover:
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Kizomba connection
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Kizomba Frame
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Kizomba Walk
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Lead/Following technique
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Basics 1, 2, 3
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Balance
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Virgula
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Estrella
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Quarter Turns
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Passada steps
Series not offered at this time. Check back for future dates.
Kizomba II: Improvers (Foundations B)
For Beginner to Advance Beginner levels. This class is designed to build upon the basics and foundational steps of Kizomba/Semba while strengthen existing newer dancers in their fundamentals. This class will emphasize Kizomba foundations, proper technique, body movement, musicality, and leading & following exercises for dancing Kizomba Semba socially. This level will be thorough and challenging for all participants.
This progressive course is designed to improve what you've already learned in Foundations A - with emphasis on Kizomba foundations, proper technique and body movements for dancing Kizomba, and fun combinations to enhance your social dancing! Previous Kizomba experience is preferred.
This class will cover:
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Lead/Following technique
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Basic Variations
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Retrocesso
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Female/Male Saidas
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Cassamento
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Blocks
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Kizomba Shapes
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Intermediate passada steps
Series not offered at this time. Check back for future dates
Kizomba III: Intermediate
For Intermediate levels. Must have previous Kizomba experience and must be comfortable with Kizomba basics, musicality, saidas/combinations. This class will emphasize proper technique, body movement, Saida technique & drills, and advanced musicality for dancing Kizomba/Semba.
Pre-requisite: At least 2 cycles of Kizomba Foundations B or 6 months Kizomba dancing
Approval needed by instructor prior to registration.
Series not offered at this time. Check back for future dates
Kizomba Crash Courses (4 Weeks)
These speciality "Crash Courses" focus on different topics and are designed to introduce basic concepts in Kizomba. Crash Courses are typically offered when weekly class cycles are not in session.
Crash Course: Intro to Kizomba
Whether you want to learn Kizomba for the first time or improve what you've already learned, this progressive 4 week course will introduce basic concepts for dancing Kizomba - focusing on connection with your partner, musicality and foundational steps for dancing Kizomba socially.
Series not offered at this time. Check back for future dates.
Crash Course: Beyond the Basics
This series will build upon your Kizomba foundations and teaches more complex movements that will deepen your understanding of the dance and music. This 4 - week series is focused on teaching you more complicated technique, patterns, lead and follow concepts to take your dancing to the next level! We will focus on Saida variations, leg pushes or lifts and advanced musicality for dancing Kizomba and Semba socially.
Classes held Wed nights - May 8 - 29 @ Traignle Meeting Space (Durham)
Private Lessons
Interested in increasing your skills and technique in Kizomba or Semba dancing? Schedule a private today with Kizomba RDU instructor to get 1-on-1 instruction with individualized feedback to improve your dancing. Affordable rates and customized instruction geared specifically for your personal growth. Please fill out the form with "Private Lesson" in subject line to schedule.