MONDAYS - Batuke Project Part II!
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> Fees are £75 Please note: Extra September rehearsals at min cost £5 pperson for two hours each day. Planning 3 rehearsals near date.To be paid in September. |
THURSDAYS - Kizomba Central
Club Classes & Social
Drop in class
Regular
Kizomba classes, Showcases and DJs.
Join us for the only Afro Caribbean party in Central London afterwards until 3am! The weekend officially starts on Thursdays!
Classes start 7:30 Sharp until 8:30pm
All levels with the SAL Team
Absolute Beginners
Beginners
Improvers
Intermediates
You can join in at any time!No need to bring partner.
Fees:
£7 Class & Club
LADIES FREE!
( until 11pm/ doesn't include Class)
£10 COUPLE
( classes & club)
£5 Club only
With Kizomba UK resident DJ Marito + guests.
@ ZOO Bar13-17 Bear st, Leicester Sq.
Nearest Tube: Leicester Sq.
Regular
Kizomba classes, Showcases and DJs.
Join us for the only Afro Caribbean party in Central London afterwards until 3am! The weekend officially starts on Thursdays!
Classes start 7:30 Sharp until 8:30pm
All levels with the SAL Team
Absolute Beginners
Beginners
Improvers
Intermediates
You can join in at any time!No need to bring partner.
Fees:
£7 Class & Club
LADIES FREE!
( until 11pm/ doesn't include Class)
£10 COUPLE
( classes & club)
£5 Club only
With Kizomba UK resident DJ Marito + guests.
@ ZOO Bar13-17 Bear st, Leicester Sq.
Nearest Tube: Leicester Sq.
What is Kizomba?
Watch video below...
Kizomba is a partner dance native of the African country of Angola, with influences from other Lusofone countries.
It was first known as “Passada” (meaning “stepping” a reference to the movement flow) and for having a sensuous rhythm.
Kizomba means party in the Kimbundu dialect of Angola.
This performance was one of the first public performances in London showcasing Kizomba to the Salsa and Lambada community.
It was first known as “Passada” (meaning “stepping” a reference to the movement flow) and for having a sensuous rhythm.
Kizomba means party in the Kimbundu dialect of Angola.
This performance was one of the first public performances in London showcasing Kizomba to the Salsa and Lambada community.
More about Kizomba...
It’s considered to be a fusion of Semba (a predecessor of samba, traditional Angolan dance) with ‘Zouk’ influences coming from the French Caribbean Islands, although the exact origins are unknown. In the 80’s groups like Kassav or Zouk Machine infused a fast paced and more African influenced sound into the music. In Recent times the style got slightly slower and more romantic and the influence of other dance styles like Tango are clearly visible. In Cape Verde Islands it is known as “cabo love”. Repetitive steps and patterns provide a clear platform where teaching this dance form in a skilled manner is perfectly achievable.
Capeverdean Kizomba is different from the Angolan one due to the language used (often Creole instead of Portuguese) and more romantic. It is also called "Kizomba Crioula". Suzanna Lubrano is one of the most successful among Capeverdean performers – she was considered the best African performer in 2003.
