Kizomba Lesson @ Bissap Baobab
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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
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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
