LEARN TO DANCE
NO PARTNER NECESSARY!
WHAT IS KIZOMBA?
“Kimbundo”, which literally means “party"
Kizomba is one of the most popular genres of dance and music originating from Angola. It is a derivative of semba, with a mix of Kilapanda and Angolan Merengue, and sung generally in Portuguese. It is music with a romantic flow. It was the Kimbundu name for a dance in Angola as early as 1894.
The term "kizomba" comes from the word “Kimbundo”, which literally means “party".

Kizomba 101
This class will introduce students to the fundamental patterns of Kizomba including:
- Basic in 2
- Basic in 3
- Quarter Turn
- Men's Saida
- Ladies Saida