Hello! Kizomba
2022-08-14 15:00 - 20:30, 2022-09-11 15:00 - 20:30, 2022-10-09 15:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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:
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OUTDOOR Kizomba Series Lake Merritt
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.

Masha Kizz Ladies Performance Team
2022-08-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-08-22 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-08-29 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Danzhaus Dance Center, 1275 Connecticut, San Francisco, CA, 94107, United States
Masha Kizz Dance “Ladies Performance Team.”

Mondays 8pm-10pm
Address:
Danzhaus
1275 Connecticut St San Francisco Ca
Fee:
$80.00/month

Additional practice days and times will be added as-needed prior to performances.
– Performances Training
– Performance Opportunities
– Performance Experience
– Performance Training
– Dance Coaching
– Team-Building
– Musicality
– Technique
– Confidence
– Body Control
– Body Awareness
– Isolations
– Balance

Enrollment is now open.
Message me if you are interested in joining the team or have any questions

mashakizdance@gmail.com

PURA Kizomba
2022-09-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Future Fitness Studio, 10833 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA, United States
Introducing PURA KIZOMBA brought to you by 𝐊𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐦𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝!
Come Dance and get your Kizomba Happy Life Meter Filled!

PURA KIZOMBA is the Bays ONLY 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐊𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲!

This party was created for the true Kizomba & Semba enthusiasts to come together and dance and socialize!

Why 100% Kizomba only???
One of KizomBay United’s goals is to share the love of Kizomba through proper representation and respect of Angolan culture and one of the best ways of doing that is to create events that play they types of music you may likely hear at a Kizomba party if or when you ever get the pleasure to visit Luanda!

EVENT DETAILS:
Dancing 4PM-8PM
$10 Suggested Donation
Venmo: Christina-James-3 PLEASE ADD *Donation or Food in description.
Capacity is limited so plan to arrive early.
Questions: Kizombayunited@gmail.com
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𝐊𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐦𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝’𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚, 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Kizomba Special for Follows & Leads
2022-12-03 12:00 - 18:00 | Omni Studios, 4834 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, United States
Kizomba Special For Follows & Leads with Maren, Ashby & Christina!

Lady Maren, Ashby Laine & Christina Lesego offer quality, detailed instruction focused on the equally important roles of follow and lead, both separately, and together.
Social party vibes brought to you by DJ Mojo!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2022

SCHEDULE:
11:45am – Register & Check-in
12:00pm – 2hr Follows Special (For follows only)
BREAK
2:30pm – 1.5hr Kizomba & Semba
4:00pm – 1.5hr Leads Semi Private
8:00pm to midnight – Social

ONLINE PASSES:
Follows Only :$40
Kizomba Only: $35
Lead Semi Private: Contact for price

BUY PASSES HERE:
TINYURL.COM/KIZOMBASPECIAL
All sessions may be combined.
> Follow + Kizomba
> Lead + Kizomba
> Follow + Kizomba + Lead

SOCIAL – Included with any session purchase above or pay for Social Only option $20
PARTY DRESS CODE: Out Of This World

I’M GOING FRAME:
twb.nz/kizombaspecial

LOCATION:
OMNI Studios Oakland
FNK as Flying Studios
4834 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
*Parking is tricky so please build that into your travel time.
If driving do not leave anything visible in the car. There are cubbies in the studio for personal belongings.
BART:
MacArthur Station is 8-10 min walk

SESSION INFO:
12:00pm – 2:00pm
> 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄’𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁: 𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮, 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲!
– 2 hours of instruction created specifically for Follows.
**Open to ALL
During these two hours together, renowned instructors will cover the art of active and playful following, highlighting how to express individually while also working on technique to follow with the grace to move as one with a partner.
From technique, ginga, personal style, body movements, to bringing out your confidence to empower you on the dance floor. We all know from experience that instruction for follows is often minimal at best. This workshop is designed to address things often left out of lead-focused lessons to improve your following in Kizomba, Semba. While the session is focused on Kizomba you will find that it will also help your following in Urbankiz, Fusion and other partner dance styles (like Bachata & Salsa), as if will help you connect more with your partner and be a more sensitive follow.
– 2:30pm – 4:00pm
> 𝗞𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮 & 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗮 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴
– 1.5 hours covering both Kizomba and Semba movements, steps and technique.
This workshop is designed to help kizomba dancers continue to better understand and execute their roles as follows and leads, and hone their ability to communicate with one another in the dance. Focusing on key techniques and elevating lead and follow communication and flow, we will practice these concepts with interesting steps and combinations that all follows and leads will enjoy.
***basic knowledge of foundations, virgula, retrocesso, and saidas necessary
NEW TO KIZOMBA??? Ask us about the Fundamentals Track option!
> 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
– 1.5 hour session w/ Maren, Ashby & Christina
(Very Limit Capacity)
Unlock your leading potential in a special semi private aimed at smoothing out your lead. Focusing on technique, quality of movement, connection, smoothness and style. Get detailed instruction from three top follows (who also lead) for both Kizomba and Semba. Solidify your basics, work on tricks and complex steps and take your dance to the next level.
Private instruction from a follow is crucial to your development as a lead. Being able to know how it feels to dance with you will help you stop wondering things like…Is my lead clear? Are my movements smooth? Am I fun to dance with? You will finally get to hear the things that no one will tell you on the dance floor, along with helpful guidance on how to continue improving.
***MUST BOOK DIRECTLY THROUGH INSTRUCTORS – EMAIL: KIZOMBAYUNITED@GMAIL.COM
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INSTRUCTOR BIOS:
> Lady Maren is an award-winning Kizomba and Semba artist who has achieved national and international success in competition, instruction, and choreography. She is a co-founder of the much-loved Fam Jam Kizomba Festival and duo MSKIZ in collaboration with Steve Ciki since 2014.
Known for her musicality, fluidity, and vibrant energy, dance has always been as essential to her as breathing. Lady Maren comes from a background rich in Afro/Latin music and dance studies. She uses Kizomba & Semba education, performance, and events to celebrate the richness of the African Diaspora from which she descends.

> Ashby Laine’s contagious smile will have you feeling comfortable dancing in no time! Whether it is semba, kizomba, movement or beyond, Ashby brings strong teaching ability and unique exercises and explanations to any class she instructs.
Ashby’s kizomba journey began in Boston in 2014, and has since then taken her around the world. She has been fortunate to train with, learn from and teach with many talented dancers from Europe and the USA.
Ashby has a professional background in training and teaching, which adds a unique perspective to her teaching methods. Ashby is inspired by the beautiful women she encounters in the kizomba world, and seeks to connect with and guide other women to grow. She is known for her passion for sharing valuable and relevant tools to follows in class – an important piece so often neglected.

> Christina Lesego stumbled across her first Kizomba class, by chance, in 2014, just as it was gaining more popularity in the Bay Area. She immediately fell in love with the music and the dance and has not looked back since. She has dance backgrounds in Salsa, Bachata, Jamaican Dancehall, Samba, as well as other dance styles.
Her Kizomba journey has taken her around the world dancing; attending festivals, taking workshops, and many private lessons with top international instructors to learn Kizomba and Semba. Her most memorable and transformative experience was traveling to Angola where she studied with many of the Angolan Kizomba Champions. She immersed herself in Angolan culture and witnessed Kizomba in its most natural form. She has danced in Paris, Mozambique, and South Africa. She has also taught at various festivals and events in the US and overseas.
As a teacher, her attention to detail, patience and understanding of dance and how people move create an optimal learning environment 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 has helped students learn faster and be more confident because her classes accommodate 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 atmosphere that maximizes and honors her student’s learning. She’s been known to tell her students, “I’ll have you dancing Kizomba by the end of class!”.
Not only is Christina an advocate for Kizomba and Semba, she is also a long time organizer of events in the Bay Area, has hosted her own monthly party, “KizomBay Fridays”, which was the Bay Area’s top standalone party for Kizomba, bringing all the dancers from various schools together, before the shut down. She also organizes and collaborates on many other parties and workshops for Afro-Caribbean dances.
Social Media Handles:
FB: KizomBay United & Christina Lesego
IG: KizomBay_United & AfroCali_SF

Kizomba Special Party
2022-12-03 20:00 - 2022-12-04 00:00 | Omni Studios, 4834 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, United States
Kizomba Special Party Hosted by Christina, Maren & Ashby!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2022
8pm until Midnight!

VIBES brought to you by DJ Mojo!
Kizomba Semba Zouk Afrobeats Urban party vibes!

DRESS CODE: Out Of This World

BUY PASSES HERE:
TINYURL.COM/KIZOMBASPECIAL
$20 presale

I’M GOING FRAME:
twb.nz/kizombaspecial

LOCATION:
OMNI Studios Oakland
FNK as Flying Studios
4834 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
*Parking is tricky so please build that into your travel time.
If driving do not leave anything visible in the car. There are cubbies in the studio for personal belongings.

BART:
MacArthur Station is 8-10 min walk

TAKE SOME CLASSES DURING THE DAY!

WORKSHOP SESSIONS INFO:

Lady Maren, Ashby Laine & Christina Lesego offer quality, detailed instruction focused on the equally important roles of follow and lead, both separately, and together.
> 12pm Follow’s Treat: Ginga, Technique & Confidence!
> 2:30pm Kizomba & Semba Special: Leading and Following!

> 4pmish Leads Semi- Private Session: Connection, Feeling & Refinement!

Contact Kizombayunited@gmail.com with questions

Kizomba Sunday Birthday Bash
2023-02-19 16:00 - 20:00 | Bissap Baobab SF, 2243 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
KIZOMBA SUNDAY at Bissap Baobab aka BIG BAOBAB!

Welcoming in 2023 with a SPECIAL Birthday Bash for Christina Lesego!!!
Sunday, February 19th 2023
4PM – 8PM

Celebrating the New Year and the Birthday of Christina Lesego and all the Pisces & Feb Babies!
Music by BIGMEANIE

Special Guest Aimee Rose of TropiCali Dancehall

FB EVENT: CLICK HERE
TICKETS: KIZOMBASUNDAY.EVENTBRITE.COM

NO CLASS THIS MONTH – JUST PARTY!
Full Bar & Yummy African Food Available for Sale!
ALL AGES!!
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KIZOMBAY UNITED

EVERY THIRD SUNDAY
….From March On….
2:30PM Doors Open (Grab a drink)
3PM Dance Lesson (Kizomba/Semba)
4PM Music & Dancing Until 7pm
*Kizomba ends at 7pm but Baobab will remain open for dinner
Full Bar & Yummy African Food Available for Sale!
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Join us for the KIZOMBA SUNDAY at the Legendary Bissap Baobab in SF!
Come eat good food, learn some Kizomba and dance to good music!
A big part of African culture is coming together with family and friends, eating, laughing, dancing and celebrating Life! And what better way than doing that then with Kizomba at Bissap Baobab!
The original meaning of “Kizomba”, is party/gathering, in Kimbundu (a Bantu language in Angola). It was when people got together in the backyard and listened to music, ate and danced. Kizomba Sunday at Baobab is bringing back that feeling, with an event that is unlike any in the Bay.
So come meet new friendly faces, fill your belly and your heart!
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.
PRICING:
$10
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
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𝐊𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐦𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝’𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚, 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Kizomba Sunday Mix Up
2023-03-26 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-16 15:00 - 19:00 | Bissap Baobab SF, 2243 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
KIZOMBA SUNDAY MIX UP at Bissap Baobab aka BIG BAOBAB!

FB EVENT: CLICK HERE
TICKETS: KIZOMBAMIXUP.EVENTBRITE.COM
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KIZOMBAY UNITED

KIZOMBA MIX UP at Bissap Baobab aka BIG BAOBAB!
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SUNDAY, MAY 21ST 2023
COLLAB CLASS at the KIZOMBA MIX UP
~ ASHBY LAINE & CHRISTINA LESEGO ~

3PM Doors Open
3:15PM Dance Lesson (Kizomba with guest teacher Ashby Laine & Christina Lesego)
4PM Music & Dancing Until 8pm
Bigmeanie
Special guest DJ – Debut Appearance!
Come for class and get a free drink!

TICKETS

KIZOMBAMIXUP.EVENTBRITE.COM
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ONCE A MONTH SUNDAY
May 21 | JUNE 18
3PM Doors Open (Grab a drink)
3:15PM Dance Lesson (Kizomba/Semba/Afro/Caribbean Dance)
4PM Music & Dancing Until 8pm with BIGMEANIE
*Kizomba ends at 8pm but Baobab will remain open for dinner

Bar Beverages & Yummy African Food Available for Sale!

…………………………………………
Join us for the KIZOMBA SUNDAY MIX UP at the Legendary Bissap Baobab in SF!
Come eat good food, learn some Kizomba and dance to good music.

A big part of African culture is coming together with family and friends, eating, laughing, dancing and celebrating Life! And what better way than doing that then with Kizomba at Bissap Baobab!
The original meaning of “Kizomba”, is party/gathering, in Kimbundu (a Bantu language in Angola). It was when people got together in the backyard and listened to music, ate and danced. Kizomba Sunday at Baobab is bringing back that feeling, with an event that is unlike any in the Bay.

So come meet new friendly faces, fill your belly and your heart!
MUSIC TASTES WILL INCLUDE: Kizomba, Semba, Zouk, Konpa, Urban, Afrobeats, Afro-Caribbean Latin vibes…All music to keep you moving and grooving!

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.
PRICING:
$10 EARLY BIRD

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
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𝐊𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐦𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝’𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚, 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

4hr Kizomba Bootcamp
2023-04-01 13:00 - 17:00
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!!!

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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 | 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 Workshop w/ International Artist AKRAM & ASHBY!
2023-04-22 14:00 - 18:00
Join KizomBay United & Ashby Laine for a unique workshop experience –
Kizomba / Semba with Akram & Ashby!

We are excited to host Akram Bouchiba all the way from Amsterdam for his FIRST VISIT to the Bay Area!

And for his counterpart, you know her, you love her, and yes, she will be back – Ashby Laine!

During this two hour workshop, students can expect to learn in a fun and friendly environment from two internationally renowned instructors.

The workshop will focus on partner connection, fun and fancy footwork, and ways in which the lead and follow can express without interrupting the connection.

SCHEDULE:
2-4pm Kizomba/Semba Workshop
4-5pm Practica/Break
5-6pm AfroDance workshop with Akram! — Improve your Semba/Kizomba/Urbankiz with AfroDance!

Space will be LIMITED, and tickets are on sale NOW – don’t miss your chance to experience the fun!
Ticket link: TINYURL.COM/AFRODANCEKIZOMBA

Facebook: https://fb.me/e/3UiBDVcMM

Afrodance facebook: https://fb.me/e/2ihJDzLjs

VENUE:
In the Groove Studios
580 14th St, Oakland, CA
*Please make time to find parking

BART: 19th St/Oakland

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Akram’s Bio:
Akram Bouchiba was born and raised in Amsterdam. He is a part of a creative family of painters and sculptures. In his childhood he was participating in sports and started to develop his dancing skills.
Nowadays he developed these skills further more and has become a really talented dance artist. In 2012 he joined and won the Soneo Dutch championship “Streetdance Battle”
in 2014 Akram won de kizomba championship ( Africadancar ) benelux. On “16 October 2021” Akram had broken the world record of dancing more than 50 hours on national TV “De DansMarathon”. Akram has been dancing with many artists around the globe choreographing and dancing with big names like Davido, Wizkid, Saad Lamjarred, Mohammed Ramadan, Broederliefde, Tekno and many more. akram studied also Art and Entertainment He learned everything about dance and how to teach and perform. In addition to his school career Akram is attending As a teacher,performer & organizer, and is sharing his passion for the dance through the whole world.
FB: akram.benkhalifabouchiba
IG: @AKRAMBC

Ashby Laine’s Bio:
Ashby’s contagious smile will have you feeling comfortable dancing in no time! Whether it is semba, kizomba, movement or beyond, Ashby brings strong teaching ability and unique exercises and explanations to any class she instructs.

Ashby’s kizomba journey began in Boston in 2014, and has since then taken her around the world. She has been fortunate to train with, learn from and teach with many talented dancers from Europe and the USA.

Ashby has a professional background in training and teaching, which adds a unique perspective to her teaching methods. Ashby is inspired by the beautiful women she encounters in the kizomba world, and seeks to connect with and guide other women to grow. She is known for her passion for sharing valuable and relevant tools to follows in class – an important piece so often neglected.

Instagram: ashbylaine
Facebook page: Ashby Laine

LIMITED BELIEVERS PASSES ON SALE NOW!
TICKET LINK
Tinyurl.com/afrodancekizomba

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 | 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)
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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
