We are back with our first Bootcamp of 2020! This time we will focus on Kizomba and dive into the roots bringing you a fun experience.
Kizomba is a partnered dance heating things up on the dance floor! With origins from Angola (Africa), this dance is focused on the connection between you, your partner and the music.
Whether you want to learn Kizomba a for the first time or improve what you've already learned, this progressive bootcamp will focus on foundations, proper technique and body movements for dancing Kizomba and Semba, and fun combinations to enhance your social dancing!
All levels welcomed. No partner required to register as we rotate throughout class giving everyone a chance to dance.
Bootcamp Schedule
3:00pm - 4:15pm: Kizomba FUNdamentals
4:15pm - 5:30pm: Kizomba Flow
5:30pm - 6:00pm: Practica
Cost:
$35 Bootcamp only (advance)
$50 Bootcamp only (at the door)
No refunds. All sales final. Passes are transferable
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Instructors: Kimberly and Horacio
About
Kimberly Nicole is the founder and Director of Kizomba RDU Dance Company, based out of Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, and has been instrumental in growth of the Kizomba dance scene across the Carolinas. She was first introduced to Kizomba in 2012 while attending a festival in Toronto. Since then she has traveled extensively to learn and train from some of the best Kizomba and Semba instructors from around the world, most recently training in Angola. Kimberly Nicole is known for sharing her knowledge and passion of sensual body movements in a fun and enjoyable way. She has taught Kizomba, Tarraxinha and Ginga/Body Movement workshops in some of the best Latin and Kizomba Dance festivals in cities across North America including Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto and Washington DC to name a few.
Born and raised in Luanda, Angola, Horácio João is a talented dancer and teacher with vast knowledge of Kizomba and Semba dances. He is one of the leaders and members of Os Tukina Dance Company - one of the best in Angola! As a longtime member of Os Tukina, Horácio has become an Ambassador to Angolan Culture by providing dance instruction throughout the country, performing at cultural events and weddings, as well as making frequent television appearances on Angolan television stations TPA 1, TV Zimbo and ZAP Viva/Viva Tarde. He also participated in the Concurso Nacional Dança Kizomba/Semba in 2016, 2017, 2018 and placed well each year.
Together, Kimberly and Horacio are passionate about bringing the authentic Kizomba and Semba experience from the roots and spreading Angolan culture.