Kizomba/Semba

Name: Kizomba/Semba
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The dance hails from Agolan semba which is decades older and is still popular today. Dancing kizomba demands the leader's connection to the music as they explore moving to different rhythms with their partner.

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Kizomba means to party and is a partner dance that originates from Angola that is growing popular outside of PALOP communities since the early 80's post the Angolan War of Independence ending in 1975.

The partner being primarily connected to the leader's light invitations to move, and follows obediently hoping that their leader is actually listening to and feeling the music! Loads of fun where the play is on the leader's musical interpretation and not on the complexity of the travel patterns.

The art is in the fluidity and perceived simplicity. It is a family social dance in its pure form. Our lessons will take you from feeling awkward to confidently smooth as silk. The complexity comes later.

BailaAfrika Afro Latino Dance Family was established in March 2012 and is more than a single dance teacher, a DJ or a dance school...it is a growing Afro Latino Dance Family with global members. BailaAfrika hosts local and international specialists in African and Afro Latin dances to grow and upskill the community, whilst promoting local and international cultural exchange. The teaching style focuses on the appreciation of dance origins, histories and cultures and the power of connection to dance across boundaries.

BailaAfrika's founding members spent years learning Cuban Style Salsa and Kizomba from some of the most respected teachers whilst they lived in London and it's dynamic, passionate and skilled teaching team proudly identify as lifelong students.

Although considered the pioneers of the Kizomba scene in South Africa, having introduced lessons, socials and parties in 2012 outside of PALOP private functions, it is equally passionate about all things Salsa from Cuba and proud of its African roots.

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