Kizomba Bay Area

Kizomba Series "IMPROVER ESSENTIALS" MAY
2022-05-29 14:00 - 15:15, 2022-06-05 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
5 PART KIZOMBA/SEMBA SERIES

IMPROVER ESSENTIALS
2:00PM-3:00PM
> INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL needed. This class is for those that have been dancing a while and are familiar and comfortable with kizomba basics and some intermediate movements. This class will be crafted around students enrolled.
Must Be Familiar With:
Virgula, retrocesso, openings, saidas

**NOTE: You do not need to be “perfect” at these movements but at least familiar, as class will not focus on teaching these movement but rather how to sharpen and enhance them.
If you are unsure message me!

Improvers are encouraged to join the Fundamentals class at a deeply discounted price. This will give improvers a chance to maintain and strengthen their dance, as well as give them an opportunity to dance with mixed levels (which is a great way to improve)!

MAY BE COMBINED WITH

MUST HAVE FUNDAMENTALS
3:00PM-4:30PM
> ALL LEVELS/OPEN TO EVERYONE, progressive class. In-depth, high quality instruction for leads AND follows. Geared to forming (or strengthening) a strong foundation of basics and must have fundamentals for dancing Kizomba/Semba. Perfect for beginners and those that have been dancing longer. Instructor accommodations offered for all levels of dancers, with individual tips & techniques.

SCHEDULE:
>IMPROVER ESSENTIALS
2:00PM-3:00/15PM
>MUST HAVE FUNDAMENTALS
3:00PM-4:30PM
>PRACTICA FOR ALL
4:30-5:30PM

WRAP UP PARTY JUNE 12th

FACEBOOK: https://fb.me/e/1xJmx47Xk

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿:
Go to: Contact KIZOMBAYUNITED@GMAIL.COM
> Drop In Improver: $18 (May 15 & 22 or with permission)
> Drop In Fundamentals: $22 (May 15 & 22 or with permission)
> Full Series Improver: $75
** Improver + Fundamentals Combo: $85
> Full Series Fundamentals: $90

CASH or 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗠𝗢: @christina-james-3
*Venmo please add “food” in comment

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:
Globally recognized Kizomba basics.
Body movements.
What is Kizomba and what is not Kizomba
Lead and Follow techniques
Kizomba Musicality concepts
Social Dance & Cultural Etiquette.
And more…

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿:
Christina has been dancing Kizomba since 2014 and has dance backgrounds in Salsa, Bachata, Jamaican dancehall, as well as other styles of dance.
She has danced Kizomba around the world, Angola, Paris, South Africa, Mozambique to name a few. She has attended festivals taking workshops with top international instructors, taken private lessons and jumps at any chance to dance and learn more about Kizomba.
Her attention to detail, patience and understanding of dance and how people move create an optimal learning experience for her students. She is all about feeling and fun, while still paying attention to accuracy and technique. Her ability to accommodate her teaching, allows each student the opportunity to find out what works for them and how their own unique body likes to move.
Her priority is for students to walk away from class feeling accomplished and knowing they have gained more knowledge, technique, skill, as well as unlocking their own creativity and dance personality.This guiding philosophy will help students learn faster and be more confident because the class accommodates the students rather than the students having to accommodate to class.
With a sense of fun and playfulness she aims to create a warm, relaxed learning environment that maximizes and honors her student’s learning.
Christina has also been a long time organizer of events in the Bay Area and hosted her own monthly Kizomba party (pre pandemic), as well as organizing and collaborating many other parties and workshops.
FB & IG: KizomBay United
Contact: Kizombayunited@gmail.com
𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Futurefitbayarea.com
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆:
Masks Mandatory
We will be rotating partners but students may dance with their own partner for comfort.

Kizomba Series "COMBO CLASS" May Edition + PARTY
2022-06-12 14:00 - 19:00 | Future Fitness Studio, 10833 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA, United States
CLASS + PARTY!

MUST HAVE FUNDAMENTALS MEETS IMPROVER ESSENTIALS
2:00PM-3:30PM
> MIXED LEVELS

SCHEDULE:
>Combo Class 2PM
> Party 4PM – 7PM

FACEBOOK: https://fb.me/e/1xJmx47Xk

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿:
Contact KIZOMBAYUNITED@GMAIL.COM

FB & IG: KizomBay United
Contact: Kizombayunited@gmail.com

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Futurefitbayarea.com

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆:
Masks Mandatory
We will be rotating partners but students may dance with their own partner for comfort.

Hello! Kizomba
2022-06-12 15:00 - 20:30, 2022-07-10 15:00 - 20:30, 2022-08-14 15:00 - 20:30, 2022-09-11 15:00 - 20:30, 2022-10-09 15:00 - 20:30 | Verdi Club San Francisco, 2424 Mariposa St, San Francisco, 94110, United States
Welcome to Hello! Kizomba!

Hello! Kizomba is a Daytime event in San Francisco! Two Floors! Kizomba & Bachata!

Join us for daytime Kizomba dancing at Verdi Club, one of the best historical dance floors in San Francisco.

Price
$15 Cover via
$20 Cash
Venmo: @HelloSF

ADDRESS
2424 Mariposa St.
San Francisco, CA

Just 6 minutes off of the 80 freeway, and
free and safe parking!
Sunday April 10
3:00pm to 8:30pm
$15 Cover

– Bring your own water!
Ticket purchases through Venmo or
Eventbrite:
Venmo: @HelloSF

Upstairs: Urban Kiz Lesson with Masha Kizz at 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Kizomba Party featuring Dj MKiZ who will be playing the latest Kizomba Hits from 4:30-8:30pm
Birthday Dance for this months Birthday Babies!

Bachata Lessons at 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Main Floor: Bachata with Ngoc Huynh
Bachata DJ’s 4:00 – 8:30pm:
DJ Smooth
DJ Kris Kros
DJ Thiencito

Follow us for more event Updates:
https://fb.me/e/3XlXVtl6D

OUTDOOR Kizomba Series Lake Merritt
2022-07-17 15:15 - 17:00, 2022-07-24 15:15 - 17:00, 2022-07-31 15:15 - 17:00, 2022-08-07 15:15 - 17:00, 2022-08-14 15:15 - 17:00, 2022-08-21 15:15 - 17:00, 2022-08-28 15:15 - 17:00 | Lake Merritt Edoff Memorial Bandstand, Edoff Memorial Bandstand, Oakland, United States
Official KizomBay United Kizomba Class led by Christina Lesego

SERIES DATES:
July 17, 24th, Aug 7th 21st, & 28th
**Tentative Sept 4th (Wrap up class & party)
(Next series potential dates Sept 4, 11, 18 & 25)

TIME:
3:15pm – 5:00pm

OPEN AIR LOCATION:
Lake Merrit, Oakland
@ Edoff Memorial Bandstand
PRICE (5 Classes):
$90 (venmo)
$85 Cash
Dropin $22
CASH or 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗠𝗢: @christina-james-3
*Venmo please add “food” in comment.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: (new students)
https://forms.gle/CKorsrLcuBgyJcCg9
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CLASS DETAILS
SUNDAYS (July 17, 24th, Aug 7th & 21st)
>Fundamentals Level 2 3:15-5:00pm
(practica included)
Open to All

MUST HAVE FUNDAMENTALS
LEVEL 2
3:15PM-5PM
ALL LEVELS, progressive class. In-depth, high quality instruction for leads AND follows. Geared to forming (or strengthening) a strong foundation of basics and must have fundamentals for dancing Kizomba/Semba. Perfect for beginners and those that have been dancing longer. Instructor accommodations offered for all levels of dancers, with individual tips & techniques.

SPECIAL KIZOMBA POP UP PARTY INFO! – THIS IS NOT PART OF THE SERIES!

𝐊𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐦𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐩-𝐔𝐩!!
EVENT DETAILS:
4PM Class with Christina Lesego
5PM Social until 8pm
Music by BIGMEANIE

LINK FOR MORE INFO HERE

CONTACT:
Kizombayunited@gmail.com

Instructor available for private lessons for individuals, couples, small groups and special events.

4hr Kizomba Bootcamp
2023-04-01 13:00 - 17:00 | CA
4 HR KIZOMBA BOOTCAMP

Get Your Must Have Fundamentals with Christina Lesego!

This bootcamp is open to all levels but will be focused on the beginning foundations to master your Fundamentals for Kizomba/Semba!

Not only that but this workshop is designed to get new dancers and those that may need brush up all ready for KizomBay United’s big workshop April 22nd with Akram Bouchiba and Ashby Laine!

Bootcamp Details:
1-4pm Instruction
4-5pm Guided practica/1on1 tips/advices

Price:
$30 online ($40 day of)
*All attendees of the Bootcamp will receive a special code to buy a discounted pass to Akram & Ashby’s 2hr Workshop!
LIMITED CAPACITY!!!

TINYURL.COM/AFRODANCEKIZOMBA.COM

Location:
Future Fitness
10833 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito

QUESTIONS? Contact: Kizombayunited@gmail.com

Kizomba w Ashby Laine
2023-04-04 20:00 - 23:00, 2023-04-11 20:00 - 23:00, 2023-04-18 20:00 - 23:00, 2023-04-25 20:00 - 23:00, 2023-05-02 20:00 - 23:00, 2023-05-09 20:00 - 23:00, 2023-05-16 20:00 - 23:00, 2023-05-23 20:00 - 23:00 | Future Fitness Studio, 10833 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA, United States
BAY AREA!
You asked for regular kizomba classes – here we go!
**MAY ONLY**
Ashby Laine will be offering weekly classes, practice opportunities & private lessons.

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There are so many talented dancers, the goal is to give you space to grow, to practice, and to enjoy this wonderful dance together.
For these two short months, join me in committing to learning, growing and sharing! I want to give a lot of information – are you ready?
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*I will be working together with other instructors in the area to support the community needs and goals the best I can while I am in town. Please let me know in what ways YOU need support, or what you are ready to learn!*

GOALS:
– provide dancers w/ solid kizomba foundations
– demonstrate useful leading & following techniques
– help dancers embody the complexity of movement, steps and musicality of kizomba
– distinguish between kizomba & urban kiz, in movement, music, history

SPECIFICS:
Day: Tuesdays, April & May
Time: 7-10 or 8-11
Location: East Bay, TBA
1 hr: Beginner Class
1 hr: Improvers Class
1 hr: Open Practice
*I am finalizing the studio, and need to gauge student commitments in order to choose the studio I’d like to. Both studios in East Bay, both close to BART.*
*How can you help? Book your ticket or series now!*
*Please share the event w/ anyone who may be interested*
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Classes are on sale NOW – BOOK AHEAD OR BUNDLE TO SAVE!
Message me for pricing, questions, and confirmation of interest.
ALL are welcome!
NO PARTNER NEEDED.
See you soon, lovelies.

Intensive Thursday Kizomba Mini Workshops
2023-04-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-05-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-05-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-05-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Future Fitness Studio, 10833 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA, United States
THURSDAYS – MAY & JUNE 1st ONLY!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity – MINI WORKSHOPS!
Focused 90 minute classes on specific topics.
An opportunity to dive deep on specific topics! Focused opportunities for growth & practice.

THURSDAYS
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Future Fitness, El Cerrito, CA

5/4 The Essence of Semba
5/11 Semba – Circular Combinations & Rotations
5/18 Semba – Playfulness & Tempo
5/25 Body Movement & Tarraxinha Intro
6/1 Body Movement – Kizomba, Semba, Tarraxinha

Sign up for one, sign up for all (ALL is the answer!).
LIMITED prepay pricing available until 5/2 – don’t miss it!
DM me with questions, or which classes you’d like to take. Venmo me, and BAM – you are in.
Let’s enjoy this time together before I leave in June

Kizomba Lesson @ Bissap Baobab
2023-05-21 15:00 - 16:15, 2023-06-18 15:00 - 16:15 | Bissap Baobab SF, 2243 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
~ KIZOMBAY UNITED ~

EVERY 3RD SUNDAY

3PM Doors Open
3:15PM Dance Lesson
Christina Lesego or Guest Instructor
Come for class and get a free drink (while supplies last)!
4PM Music & Dancing Until 8pm
Resident DJs: BIGMEANIE & SLAVA

*Kizomba ends at 8pm but Baobab will remain open for dinner & music!
Bar Beverages & Yummy African Food Available for Sale!

$10 Entry
FREE Entry B4 5pm with Eventbrite RSVP
(MUST ARRIVE BEFORE 5)
KIZOMBAMIXUP.EVENTBRITE.COM
Special event pricing may differ.

This is an ALL AGES, FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT!
Bring your parents, grandparents, children and the like!
Even if you don’t dance Kizomba, enjoy the music and the food.

Low on funds?? Learn how you can save at the door by volunteering & helping with promotion!

CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY or SPECIAL OCCASION?? LET US KNOW! Reserve a special table!
Questions: Kizombayunited@gmail.com
