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Kizomba & Rhythm
September 17, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Kizomba, derived from the traditional dances Semba (Angola) and Pasada (Cape Verde) among others, is a sensual partner dance coupled with music from Angola, Cape Verde and the Caribbean primarily sung in Portuguese or French Creole.
Why we teach
Our chief goal is for dancers, especially Kizomba dancers, new or improver, to learn to experience a different dance each time, especially when dancing with the same partner to the identical song.
Our philosophy
– Have fun
– Make the dance your own
– Listen to your dance music over and over until you are very familiar
– Dance with EVERYONE in the dance community
– Turn your mistakes into possibly your signature move
– There is one leader, the music, and two followers:
– First follower follows the music
– Second follower follows first follower and the music
– Rhythm is key to a successful dance
On-going Class
$15 / $10 w/Student ID
Drop-Ins Welcome
Title: Kizomba & Rhythm
When: 7PM Tuesdays*
* Schedule subject to change … check this website for up-to-date information
Where: La Peña Cultural Center
Instructor Bios
Influenced as a young child by Rhythm & Blues, Classical, Jazz, Country, Salsa, African Rhythms and contemporary music, among others, David started taking dance seriously after younger brother Christopher introduced him to Salsa. Introduced to Kizomba after four years of dancing Salsa and Salsa Rueda, he now teaches Kizomba with his brother as “The Brothers Kizomba.”
Also influenced as a young child by the same music as brother David (i.e. Rhythm & Blues, Classical, Jazz, Country, Salsa, African Rhythms and contemporary music, among others), Christopher was persuaded to try formal Salsa dance lessons. After five years of Salsa and four years of Salsa Rueda, a single Kizomba song led to Kizomba lessons and now teaching with brother David as “The Brothers Kizomba.”Attending well over 50 workshops and festivals, both domestically and internationally, both David and Christopher continue their Kizomba education from world-renown instructors including:Afro Latin Connection
Albir Rojas & Sara Panero
Cymeon Mopao
Helio Santos
Isabelle & Felicien
Joao Rocha & Giedre
Kwenda Lima
Mafalda Butterflies
Mandella & Lisa
Mestre Petchu & Vanessa
Ozy Shine
Sara Lopez
Tony Pirata & Sophie Fox
Yami Step One
David, a student and instructor of Martial Arts for over 30 years, has a B. S. in Recreation and an M.S. in Education from California State University East Bay where he is a lecturer in the Department of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism.
Christopher holds an M.S. in Education and a B.S. in Management Information Systems.
Email: thebrotherskizomba@gmail.com