๐ Mark your calendars and spread the word ๐ฃ we're bringing Kizomba back to Whyte Ave! Our resident teacher, Tony will be sharing the joy of Kizomba with everyone here at the studio with this free event! Join us for an evening of positive vibes, meeting new people, and dancing the night away in true Kizomba style!
You'll be able to catch Tony teaching regularly on Tuesday evenings at the studio. Be sure to follow Rhythms on social media to keep updated on details!
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Tonight you could make a first impression on someone - we encourage you to consider the following for a positive impact:
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
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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.
