Kizomba Bay Area

KizomBay FriDay: Lesson & Party!
2019-07-19 21:00 - 2019-07-20 02:00, 2019-06-21 21:00 - 2019-06-22 02:00, 2019-05-17 21:00 - 2019-05-18 02:00, 2019-04-19 21:00 - 2019-04-20 02:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Il Pirata, 2007 16th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
KizomBay United welcomes kizomba lovers from all over the Bay and Beyond to share in a night of culture and unity. Experience the positive vibes, friendly people, great music, and an all around good time at KizomBay Friday!
THIS MONTH:
✶ DOORS open at 8:45PM
✶ LESSON 9:00PM – ROTATING INSTRUCTORS
✶ DJ MOJO & GUESTS; SPINNING best kizomba, semba, ghettozouk, tarraxinha, afrohouse & more all night long!
✶ Birthday Celebrations…
$15 CASH
This is not a party to be missed!
***Message us if you would like to celebrate your birthday at KizomBay Fridays
And as always we appreciate all the support from our attendees, which gives us the ability to continue hosting a super fun party and organize workshops with high quality international and domestic instructors!
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Contact us @ Kizombayunited@gmail.com
with ANY comments & questions!
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IL Pirata, 2007 16th St, San Francisco, CA

Kizomba Marin: Lesson + Practica
2019-07-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-07-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-07-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-06-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-06-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-06-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-06-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-05-30 18:30 - 20:00 and 6 more dates | Suzie’s Studio, 425 Irwin St, San Rafael, 94901, United States
Kizomba is officially back in Marin!
Join me for a weekly Kizomba lesson and practica in San Rafael.
Proposed Start Date & Time:
Thursday, March 28th 2019
6:30PM – 8:00PM
Suzie’s Studio
*Time may end up shifting depending on what works for majority of students.
All Are Welcome. No Partner Necessary.
SESSION SCHEDULE:
6:20 – 6:30PM Registration
6:30 – 7:30PM Lesson
7:30 – 8:00PM Kizomba Application/1on1/Practica
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** Times/schedule may vary.
PRICE:
Single Class Drop In: $15
4 Class Pack : $50
Lead/Follow Single Class: $28
Lead/Follow 4 Class Pack: $110
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WHAT IS KIZOMBA?:
Kizomba is a partner dance originating from Angola with influences from nearby countries and the caribbean. Since 2012, Kizomba’s popularity has been growing and is now danced all over the world. Today you will find many different styles of Kizomba have evolved with their own unique look and feel as inspired artists are excited to share the art.
GOAL:
The goal is for students to leave each class with a developing understanding of Kizomba; gaining knowledge of it’s music and nuances in their journey of becoming well rounded dancers with a strong understanding of musicality, technique, variation of moves and overall connection and feel of the dance.
Class is open to all levels but will be geared to building a strong base of fundamental and core steps of Kizomba.
Whether it’s your first time dancing kizomba or you have been taking classes the aim is for all students to walk away learning from each class. From the first class students will be able to leave the studio and go directly to the dance floor with confidence!
YOU WILL LEARN:
✔ Fundamentals & Basics.
✔ Body movements.
✔ Connection Exercises
✔ Follow/Lead techniques.
✔ Social Dance & Cultural Etiquette.
And more…
CLASSES WILL INCLUDE:
Warm Up: Learn and strengthen your dance through repetition of the same basics & fundamental steps. This encourages muscle memory, builds strength and quality of movements that are the glue to your Kizomba dance.
Combos: New and old moves used in different sequences; shown with variations and accommodations that play on feeling and musicality.
Practica: Explore moves from class, ask questions and just dance!
**We will also do frequent exercises to help increase connection between partners, body movements as well as different techniques for both leads and follows.
EXPLORATION:
Each class is geared to enrich your knowledge of Kizomba in as many areas as possible.
Classes will look beyond just Kizomba and explore Semba (Kizomba’s parent dance), tarraxinha and learn about other styles like urbankiz were influenced by Kizomba; with explanations of the differences and similarities of each dance as well as the music.
OVERALL:
This class is made for students to get the most out of their journey into Kizomba.
Classes will focus on technique, implementing moves, accommodating moves to affect different feeling/emotion, musicality, dance etiquee, understanding social dance and show, cultural aspects of how kizomba is danced around the world and other concepts.
SHARING IS CARING:
I invite all students to share feedback, things they would like to work on and ask lots of questions!
This allows me to create lessons that will maximize your learning.
PRIVATES:
I am available for private lessons!
One of the best ways to improve through tailored instruction.
If you are interested message me to set up a time!
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ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Christina has been dancing Kizomba for the past 4 years and has dance backgrounds in Salsa, Bachata, Jamaican dancehall, as well as other styles of dance.
She has danced Kizomba around the world, 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 to her teaching, allows each student the opportunity to find out what works for them and how their own body likes to move.
Christina has also been a long time organizer of events in the Bay Area and hosts her own monthly Kizomba party, as well as organizing and collaborating other parties and workshops.
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IMPORTANT: Passes are Non-Refundable but may be transfered to another person.
With RSVP and/or ticket purchase, you agree to receive communications from Christina Lesego & KizomBay United.
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KizomBay @ 550: Every 2nd Saturday!
2019-07-13 20:00 - 2019-07-14 02:00, 2019-06-08 20:00 - 2019-06-09 02:00 | Space 550, 550 Barneveld Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
2ND SATURDAY’S KIZOMBAY LOFT
DANCE SATURDAYS and KIZOMBAY UNITED has teamed up to bring you another amazing night of Kizomba!
1hr LESSON 9PM (Christina Lesego)
Music Until 2am – BIGMEANIE!!

Super Early $10

Early Bird $15

2 for 1 Deal $25

Door $20

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EVERY SECOND SATURDAYS, 3 Rooms of Salsa, Bachata and KIZOMBA – Dance Lessons in all 3 DANCES plus live bands, and HUGE fun. 8p Salsa y Bachata Lessons, 9p Beginning Kizomba
KIZOMBA LESSONS ARE AT 9p, Beginning Salsa and Bachata at 8p – GET TICKETS
An Evening with the fantasic dance lessons for all, Salsa room (plus a dedicated Bachata room too), and fantastic Dance Lessons for ALL!
Learn to Dance at 8p, with Beginning Dance Lessons – no partner or experience required! Yes, you can learn salsa right there, the classes are fun and social, and then you can celebrate with live salsa and bahcata in 2 rooms.
Beginning Dance Classes followed by an amazing dance party! Salsa Dancing (and Bachata Dance too), in an amazing THREE room Mega-Event …
THIS SATURDAY – COME JOIN THE PARTY …Get your tickets now!
TICKETS,
EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT – THE BEST OF SAN FRANCISCO DANCE LESSONS, LIVE MUSIC, AND DANCING, www.DanceSaturday.com (VIP Email List),
Please remember, there are NO refunds, but we do allow you to transfer tickets to another person. We cannot hold tickets form one date to another.
** Please note: Yes, tickets can be transferred and put into someone else’s name up to 5pm of the day of the performance. However, individual orders and tickets are NOT refundable.

AfroLatin Kiss Mega Party
2019-06-15 21:00 - 2019-06-16 02:00, 2019-05-18 21:00 - 2019-05-19 02:00, 2019-04-20 21:00 - 2019-04-21 02:00 | Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Ave, Emeryville, CA, 94608, United States
The Ultimate Sala Bachata Kizomba Party!!!
Live Music
Free Dance Classes,
Free food
Free Sangria
Plus 4 ROOMS OF DANCING!!!
ONLY $15
$10 for Students w/ID

Afro-Latin Cookout
2019-05-26 14:00 - 19:00 | Roderick’s BBQ, 2908 98th Ave, Oakland, CA, 94605, United States
🎴AFRO LATIN COOKOUT IS BACK SEASON 2 !!!
All social dance styles are represented at the Bay Area’s NEWEST day party: Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, AfroBeats, Urban Kiz, Kizomba, and Brazilian Zouk!!! We will have a dance lesson, live DJ’s, food, games! This event is BYOB so bring whatever you’d like to enjoy for the TURN UP !!
This party offers some of the BEST BBQ in the Bay Area Catered by Rodrick’s BBQ. They have won award in the Bay Area for their amazing food and they have an extensive menu that can satisfy all foodies !
We ALSO have LIVE performances 🙂so bring the whole family to ENJOY THE SHOW!!! Day parties will be once a month, on a designated Sunday, from 2-7pm.

De'Jon & Clo 2 The Bay
2019-05-18 14:00 - 2019-05-19 17:00
De’Jon and Clo are two of the most versatile dance teachers in the USA (Salsa, Bachata (Dominican, Urban and Sensual, Zouk, and Fusion).
De’Jon Polanski is a high energy and diverse Afro Latin Dance Instructor, Performer, Artist, and Social Dancer from a Dominican cultural background that is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. He discovered Latin Dance at the age of 15 years old and began to social dance Salsa and Bachata untrained until later discovering Cuban Master Aurelio Gonzalez, where he trained in, Rueda de Casino, Folklore and Cuban Son, Orishas y Rumba. He later ventured off into training privately with Raymond Armant of Mambo Orleans to transition into Salsa on1 LA Style and Salsa on2 NY Style. De”Jon’s Diverse style stems from his adventurous training with multiple masters via private lessons and exclusive master camp training with people like the King of Mambo, Eddie Torres and Afro Cuban Master, Marisol Blanco, Jose Serrano and Tomas Guerrero. His extensive bachata training started at home due to his Dominican Background, but extends to privately training with Masters such as Jorjet Alcocer (Dominican Bachata), Alma Latina (Urban/Sensual Bachata), (Korke y Judith), Daniel y Desiree (Sensual Bachata), and many more. De’Jon teaches Salsa on1, Salsa on2, Cuban Style Salsa, Dominican Bachata, Urban Bachata, Sensual Bachata and so much more. He is also an ex College Football Standout and United Air Force Veteran which adds so many dynamics to his interesting teaching style.
Claudia (Clo) Ferreira was born in Isla Margarita, Venezuela and, since the age of four, raised in New Jersey, USA. She began training with her brother Henri Velandia (Ry’El Zen Zouk) at the age of 9 in all styles including Classical, American/Latin/Brazilian Ballroom, Latin Social such as Salsa, Bachata (Multiple Styles of Bachata) etc. Her styling, technique, and stage presence captured the respect of the salsa bachata community at a very early age. In 2010 she found a new love, Brazilian Zouk. She has won competitions, performed in various venues world wide, has taught numerous workshops in multiple styles at dance congresses internationally, and has won titles, such as International Choreographer. Her workshops, private classes, choreographies, and performances all focus on the natural flow and traditional rhythm of Brazilian Zouk, originally the Lambada, Salsa on1/on2, bachata accompanied by the fundamentals of classical technique, Latin styling, and the elements that allow ones body to move freely and creatively across all styles of dance! She is partnered with another extremely Versatile Dancer, De’Jon Polanski and together this versatile power couple teach Salsa On2, Salsa On1, Bachata (Sensual, Urban and Dominican), Zouk and Kiz Fusion all over the world.
Bachata Evolution Workshop:
3 Hours of Progression from Traditional Bachata to Urban Bachata to Sensual Bachata.Bachata Evolution Camp.
This course breaks down the 3 Branch Styles of Bachata: Dominican Bachata, Urban Bachata and Sensual Bachata.
The course will be geared toward learning cool techniques, moves, lead/follow relationship and key differences within each style all taught by International Artists, De’Jon & Clo. You do not want to miss this.
Salsa On2 BootCamp:
-Afro Latin Jazz Shines on2
1.5 Hours
-Salsa on2 Turn Pattern Mayhem
1.5 Hours
Urban Kiz Class:
Free with admission, will be taught at the end of both workshops led by Eddie Hercules
Purchase your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dejon-clo-2-the-bay-tickets-56674609282?fbclid=IwAR3OK29ox2EBH9p3B07NmnDFkGpNl8T51HvY00kOGrvEZrmCpQVb30fdqRA
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/308362023216793/

Kizomba & Urban Kiz Follow Technique Weekend Series
2019-04-27 13:30 - 15:30, 2019-04-20 13:30 - 15:30, 2019-04-13 13:30 - 15:30 | 6007 Christie Avenue Emeryville, 6007 Christie Avenue Emeryville, Emeryville, CA, 94608, United States
This workshop series is designed for dancers who want to strengthen their Kizomba and Urban Kiz following technique.
**Open to all levels, all genders, no partner necessary. Leads are welcome to attend this workshop.
When:
April 6, 13, 20, 27
4-week series
Saturday’s 1:30p-3:30p
Where:
AfroLatin Kiss Studio
6007 Christie Ave.
Emeryville, CA
Studio is located near the building corner, north of the FedEx building. Look for signs.
Cost:
$100 full 4-week series
$30 drop-in
Space is limited to 25 students. you can reserve your spot by emailing us at dancinglotusorg@gmail.com

Learning Outcomes:Foundation:
Basic steps & body movement, saÍda variations, turns and openings, connection points, mirroringMusicality:
how to listen for patterns, breaking down a song for movement, pauses, body articulation, music genre identification.Styling:
solo styling, how to use your hands/arms//head/feet while you follow, body waves, dips, hip movementsChoreography:
Each class teaches a choreography.Q&A / Assisted practice:
This workshop will include dedicated time for your questions. We will also provide personalized feedback at your request.
At the end of the series you will have an opportunity to perform the entire choreo with your classmates.
Instructor Bio’s:
Laura
Laura was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area with Portuguese and Sicilian roots. Since childhood, she was introduced to the traditional music, food, and culture of Madeira, Portugal. In 2015, she was introduced to Kizomba and she continues to train in Kizomba, Semba, and Urban Kiz with international dance masters. In 2017, Laura co-founded The Kizomba Dance Alliance, a Bay Area dance company. Laura has performed live for Ricardo Lemvo at the San Francisco Carnaval international celebration. In 2018, she completed her Kizomba teacher training in Lisbon, Portugal. Today she enjoys teaching weekly Kizomba classes in Emeryville, California with Markinson Johnson (FR). Laura also holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from CIIS in San Francisco. She is interested in learning more about the mind-body connection and embodied healing modalities, such as yoga and dance.
Masha Kizz
Masha started her dance journey in 1989 in Saint Petersburg, Russia with classical ballet training. In 1998, after moving to an urban part of San Francisco, she discovered the world of Hip Hop and joined her High School’s Performance team. While assisting the choreographer, she fell in love with teaching and seeing a dance piece manifest into a beautiful finished product. Masha’s love for various music genres eventually led her to join a San Francisco based Dancehall Group – The Trapsettez. In 2015 Masha was introduced to Kizomba by a friend and after only a couple of classes she fell in love with the music and dance. Shortly after discovering Kizomba, Masha found herself traveling to Paris to dive deeper into the world of Kizomba and to learn from leading instructors. Masha teaches kizomba classes in the bay area and has one on one private lessons with her students. Masha will continue to share her love for kizomba in hopes of inspiring someone to fall in love with the dance and have it change their world.
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We look forward to dancing with you!

contact: dancinglotusorg@gmail.com

Kizomba & Afrohouse Workshop Series!
2019-04-20 15:00 - 18:00, 2019-04-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Berekely, CA
Introducing a fun new concept for the Bay Area Kizomba @ Afrohouse/Kuduro scene!
– KizomBay United & DNA Dance Tribe Performance Video Workshop –
Beginning Saturday, January 26th and continuing through April 20th.
REGISTER GOOGLE: https://goo.gl/forms/mGC63fYL1hJJ4lYn1
^^For Cash, Paypal or Venom payments^^
EVENTBRITE: https://kizombaafrohouseseries.eventbrite.com
Spend 12 weeks learning to dance kizomba & afrohouse/Kuduro as we create a choreography that will be performed and filmed!
Start Date: Sat, Jan 26th, 2019
Time: 3-6PM (Kizomba 3-4:30 & Afrohouse 4:30-6PM)
Location: Oakland, CA – Private location so must contact organizers first for address
Performance Date: April 19th
Video Shoot: April 20th or 21st (TBD)
The best thing about this is not only will you learn a fun choreography to be performed and filmed, you will actually learn to dance each dance.
This will be a great opportunity to dedicate time and working towards a shared goal with fellow dance lovers.
This workshop is open to all levels, so be it your first time or you are well seasoned, you will dance away with an amazing experience!
There will be a Kizomba section and an Afrohouse/Kuduro section. Participants are welcome to join one or both.
Each section is 1.5 hours of instruction; totaling 3 hrs for both.
Dropins welcome for the beginning of the workshop series but will closed closer to the performance and filming date.
First time doing something like this? Nervous about the idea of performing?
That’s totally normal! And we will have ample time to practice and perfect our show and it’s all love and support. Pushing our comfort zones opens us up to a world of new possibilities!
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/390242238380476/
Questions & comments please reach out!
Instructors: Christina Lesego (KizomBay United) & Roshonda Parker (DNA Dance Tribe)
Fee schedules:
Kizomba OR Afro Only
Single class – $18
Full – $180
Installment – 2 payments of $95 (2nd Installment due by March 9th)
Kizomba AND Afro
Single class – $28
Full – $290
Installment – 2 payments of $150 (2nd Installment due by March 9th)
REGISTER: https://goo.gl/forms/mGC63fYL1hJJ4lYn1
Payment Methods: Cash, Paypal & Venmo
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ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTORS:
Christina Lesego
Christina has been dancing Kizomba for the past 4 years and has dance backgrounds in Salsa, Bachata, Jamaican dancehall, as well as other styles of dance.
She has danced Kizomba around the world, 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 to her teaching, allows each student the opportunity to find out what works for them and how their own body likes to move.
Christina has also been a long time organizer of events in the Bay Area and hosts her own monthly Kizomba party, as well as organizing and collaborating other parties and workshops.
Roshonda Parker:
Roshonda, Also Known As Showtime, When She Is dancing, Was Born And Raised In The Bay Area And Loves It. Just Like Everyone In This World, We Stress. We All Need Some Kind Of Outlet To Release That Stress Or Built Up Enegry.
She Finds That Dance Is The One Thing That Cant Be Taken From Her And She Is In Complete Control Of Her Actions. Rotunda Has Been Dancing Ever Since She Could Remember. From Step Teams, School Shows, Full Productions And Forming Her Own Choreographies. She Has Also Taught A Dance Called Bits And Pieces For Elementary Children To Perform At Their School Performance.
She Has Studied Dance First At Home By Recording Dance Videos From Tv And Pressing Play, Rewind, And Pausing To Learn The Steps. Danced Afro Brazilian For The First Time In High School And Fell In Love, Then Went On To Laney College Where She Studied West African Dance And Afro Hatian. Every Dance That She Does Has An Afro Vibe To It.
Roshonda Is Now Into The Latest Dance Moves Like The Azonto, Alkayida, Afro House And Kuduro And Have Caught On Fast. She Loves To Dance And Dance Is Her Life And Her Passion Is To Share That Love With The World.
ABOUT THE DANCES –
Kizomba:
Kizomba is one of the most popular genres of dance and music originating from Angola. It is a derivative of semba, with a mix of Kilapanda and Angolan Merengue, and sung generally in Portuguese. It is music with a romantic flow. It was the Kimbundu name for a dance in Angola as early as 1894. Kizomba has influences from nearby countries and the caribbean and its popularity has been growing and is now danced all over the world. Today you will find many different styles of Kizomba have evolved with their own unique look and feel as inspired artists are excited to share the art.
Afro house:
Angolan afro house dance steps come from kwaito steps (from south Africa), african tribal dance mouvements and mostly “dombolo” mouvements from our brothers from Congo RDC. Because of the cultural influences of the former “Kingdom of Kongo” whose province (Mbanza congo) is still located in Angola.
Afro house or African house, Is a music and dance genre that is mostly practiced in Angola and South Africa. The “music” emerged “first” in “south Africa” in the early 90’s thanks to “house music”. However South Africans had not yet associated afro house music with special dancing steps as Angolans did. South African were deep into their kwaito music and dance. Because it represented a sign of “freedom” and later it became a “voice for South Africans”. However today the sounds of Afro house are being very predominant in South Africa.
Kuduro:
Originally, in early 90’s, the dance steps were very limited to the mouvements done by Jean claude Van Damme in his mouve: Kickboxer from 1989. As the time went by, Angolans created appropriate steps associated with our day by day cultural values to enrich the dance.
Kuduro means, “Hard Ass” (or stiff bottom). It emerged in Angola in the late 1980’s. Tony Amado came to this wonderful idea after seeing the movie Kickboxer from Jean Claude van Damme in 1989. In the begining when it appeared, the music was known as “batida” (beats).
