๐ Mark your calendars and spread the word ๐ฃ we're bringing Kizomba to Whyte Ave! Join us for an evening of positive vibes, meeting new people, and dancing the night away in true Kizomba style!
What are you waiting for? Join us for another exciting Kizomba dancing event where you'll learn the art of dance and social etiquette. No partner is required, as long as you follow these social points, we'll ensure you'll fit in with our community:
๐ Smell nice
๐ฉฐ Embrace diversity
โค๏ธ Dance with new people
๐ค Avoid giving unsolicited advice
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โโ๏ธ Respect everyone's boundaries
๐งโ๐ฆฝ Prioritize your dance partner's well-being
๐ฆ๐ด ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐?
Kizomba evolved from Semba, a traditional form of dance and music that has its roots in Angola. After gaining independence from Portugal, Angola was plunged into a civil war in 1975, which lasted until 2002. During this tumultuous period, the release of new Semba music dwindled, leading Angolans to seek musical inspiration elsewhere such as the Caribbean and Cape Verde
As Kizomba music became more popular, Angolans began to merge the music with Semba steps, adapting to the slower rhythms of these new musical styles. This fusion gave birth to Kizomba dancing. Today, you may find people dancing to other musical genres such as Cola-Zouk and Cabo-Love from Cape Verde.