Kizomba Bay Area

Intensive Thursday Kizomba Mini Workshops
2023-05-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-05-18 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 w Ashby Laine
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.

Kizomba Lesson @ Bissap Baobab
2023-05-21 15:00 - 16:15, 2023-06-18 15:00 - 16:15, 2023-07-16 15:00 - 16:15, 2023-08-20 15:00 - 16:15, 2023-09-17 15:00 - 16:15, 2023-10-15 15:00 - 16:15, 2023-11-19 15:00 - 16:15, 2023-12-17 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

2hr Kizomba Course
2023-11-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Bissap Baobab SF, 2243 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
The goal of this course is to give high quality kizomba/Semba instruction for dancers of all levels, while also coming together as a community.

Our commitment, is to provide top quality instruction that focuses on a strong understanding of fundamentals, concepts of movements, body mechanics (and how to work with you move naturally), musicality, fostering personal creativity, and developing your dance personality.

We also believe in well rounded instruction to include cultural references, history, learning about music, as well other dance & cultural influences, that will ultimately deepen your understanding and mastery of the dance!

ABOUT THE COURSE:
LEVEL 2: IMPROVER ESSENTIALS
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 Comfortable With:
Virgula, retrocesso, openings, saidas (exits)
**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.

ARE YOU A BEGINNER? Contact Kizombayunited@gmail.com for the Beginner/Fundamentals option!

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
How to play with music
How to build more complex movement combinations
Tricks & fun ways to add styling
Refinement of movement and different ways to lead or follow.
Connecting your dance to the music
Interesting rotations and openings
And of course more…

COURSE DATE:
Sunday, November 26, 3:00-5:00PM

PRICING:
Drop-in $25

COURSE LOCATION:
Bissap Baobab // 2243 Mission St, SF
**STAY TUNED FOR EAST BAY WEEK DAY CLASSES AND LOCATION

Kizomba Level 1 & 2 @ The Beat
2025-03-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-17 19:00 - 22:00 | The Beat 2560 9th St, Ste 119, Berkeley, California 94710, 2560 9th St, Ste 119, Berkeley, California 94710, Berkeley, 94710, United States
Kizomba is a partner dance originating from Angola. It’s a dance that blends musicality, connection between partners, strong rhythm, and a touch of playfulness. The traditional form of kizomba is deeply rooted in social connection that can be danced with a partner, a friend, or a family member. Whether you’re looking to add a new dance to your repertoire, learn a dance that is more body aware, learn the art of dance connection, or just meet new people, kizomba provides an enriching and enjoyable experience.

Who is this class for?Classes build on each other while introducing new concepts.

Beginner level starts at 7 PM, which is suitable for those who have never danced kizomba before, those wishing to refine the fundamentals of the dance to improve leading/following technique.

Improver level start at 8 PM, which is aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of the dance’s structure, musicality, social dancing technique, and connecting movements into sequences.

What will you learn?– The basic steps and techniques of Kizomba– How to lead and follow with clear communication and connection– Tips for improving rhythm, musicality, and body control– The cultural background of kizomba/semba dance and the music we dance kizomba to as well as its evolution as a global dance form
