Kizomba Bay Area

Kizomba and Rhythm - Class / Social
2017-02-14 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | La Peña Cultural Center, 3051 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94705, United States
Music selections for class

ASTY “Curti ma mi”

https://youtu.be/gE2b0uJR5tE

C4 Pedro – Muita Areia ft. Big Nelo & Kaysha

https://youtu.be/JFnj8Kx7n7Q

Esconde, Esconde (Te Peguei) (feat. Hugo Pina)

https://youtu.be/Gx9HPDtYC8o

Nelson Freitas – Miúda Linda

https://youtu.be/cordADXcng0

What we teach

Kizomba, derived from the traditional dances Semba (Angola) and Pasada (Cape Verde) among others, is a sensual partner dance coupled with music from Angola, Cape Verde and the Caribbean primarily sung in Portuguese or French Creole.

Why we teach

Our chief goal is for dancers, especially Kizomba dancers, new or improver, to learn to experience a different dance each time especially when dancing with the same partner to the identical song.

Our philosophy

Like most dancers, dance is leisure so:

– Have fun

– Make the dance your own

– Listen to your dance music over and over until your very familiar

– Dance with EVERYONE in the dance community

– Turn your mistakes into possibly your signature move

– There is one leader, the music, and two followers:

– First follower follows the music

– Second follower follows first follower and the music

– Rhythm is key to a successful dance

On-going Class

$15 / $10 w/Student/Teacher ID

Drop-Ins Welcome

No Partner Required

Title: Kizomba & Rhythm

When: 7PM Tuesdays*

* Schedule subject to change … visit La Peña website for updates

Title: Kizomba & Rhythm

When: 7PM Tuesdays

Where: La Peña Cultural Center

3105 Shattuck Avenue

Berkeley, CA 94705

www.lapena.org

Learn Kizomba Through Semba
2017-02-15 20:00 - 21:30, 2017-02-22 20:00 - 21:30 | City Dance Annex, 1420 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Best way to start the year!
We need to get Leaders for our beautiful followers, somehow the leaders are in demand and we’re looking to form strong leads for our followers.
This is an 8 weeks class, we will work on leaders who wants to improve the skills and become a better leader also to form new ones.
Some how classes are full of ladies and we need leaders to keep those followers going and make are community bigger.
We’re looking for 6 leads & 6 followers.
This is a series class which costs $100 for 8 classes.

KizomBay Fridays
2017-02-17 21:00 - 2017-02-18 02:00 | Il Pirata, 2007 16th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
If you didn’t know, now you do know!
*** KizomBay Fridays is coming back for you
Every month, we are bringing Bay teachers or out of town teachers/DJs for you.
The class starts at 9pm and the party starts at 10pm.
Join us for a fun night of Kizomba/Semba/Ghettozouk/Tarraxinha/Afrohouse and more!

AfroLatin Kiss Mega Party
2017-02-18 21:00 - 2017-02-19 02:00, 2017-03-18 21:00 - 2017-03-19 02:00, 2017-04-15 21:00 - 2017-04-16 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

Kizomba Soul Night
2017-02-18 21:15 - 23:55, 2017-02-25 21:15 - 23:55, 2017-03-04 21:15 - 23:55, 2017-03-11 21:15 - 23:55 | Studio S Broadway, 2047 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA, 94063, United States
Join your friends for a magical night of Kizomba with Joe ‘kiJOEmba’ G !
Joe will teach Urban Kizomba, a new style he wants to share his excitement about! Here’s a preview:
Kizomba lesson starts at 9:15pm – BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME!
Social dancing from 10:00pm till 1:00am.
DJ Joe ‘kiJOEmba’ G plays Kizomba, Semba and other beats all night!
Professional sound and lighting. Great atmosphere, friendly people and a fun place to dance.
$12 Class + Social Dancing
$10 Social Dancing Only

Her Ginga & Mimosas!
2017-02-19 12:30 - 16:00 | DanzHaus / The Gingerbread House, 1275 Connecticut St, San Francisco, CA, 94107, United States
Bay Area!!!! Super excited to be reuniting with all of you ladies!
What better way to reconnect than over some dancing and mimosas!?
Let’s get together for “Her Ginga and Mimosas” hosted by me, Chalianna, on Sunday, February 19th!
This special workshop will focus on the women from their walking to their body movements within semba, kizomba, tarraxinha and more! Through dance, I will show you how to move with grace, confidence and ginga!
Sunday, Feb 19th
12:30pm-1pm ELLA Drills
1pm-2pm Tarraxinha/Kizomba
2pm-3pm Semba
3pm-4pm Cool down and mingle over mimosas!
Workshop cost $45
Don’t miss out on a fun Sunday afternoon!

Learn to Dance Kizomba Mondays
2017-02-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-02-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-03-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-03-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-03-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-03-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-04-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-04-10 19:00 - 22:00 and 1 more date | Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94610, United States
Kizomba is a beautiful partner dance from Portuguese-speaking West Africa that is taking the world by storm. If you want to learn to dance Kizomba, join us weekly. Classes focus on Connection, Musicality, and FUN, all elements of great Social Dancing. Our students learn to dance to ALL styles of Kizomba music, with a strong foundation of basics. Don’t forget to bring your friends. This is the Bay Area’s ORIGINAL and longest running (4+ yrs) Kizomba program.
7-8p Kizomba 1a | PREREQ: None | Classes teach basics, musicality, connection, leading&following, and simple combinations, but the focus is on FUN. Material from this class is required to move on to higher classes. Drop-ins allowed for your first class.
8-9p Kizomba 1b/1c | PREREQ: Kizomba 1a or teacher permission | This class will prepare you for more advanced dancing including Kizomba Fusion techniques. Drop-ins allowed for your first class.
9-10p Kizomba TEAM
**PRICES (cash, check, and credit card accepted)**

New Students: First class for $10. 30-day unlimited pass for $49.
Ongoing Students: Drop-In: $17 with DISCOUNTED passes available for multiple classes (5-class, 10-class, monthly and session unlimited).
Thursday Social Only: $7

Feel free to contact us with any questions. The passes are available on the gotkizomba.com site. You can also send payment via paypal and we can manually register you. Buying passes online help us keep congestion at the door to a minimum.
**TRANSIT & PARKING**
A short walk from from 19th St BART, and busses on Broadway. Uber or Lyft are also great options.

Kizomba and Rhythm
2017-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 | La Peña Cultural Center, 3051 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94705, United States
What we teach
Kizomba, derived from the traditional dances Semba (Angola) and Pasada (Cape Verde) among others, is a sensual partner dance coupled with music from Angola, Cape Verde and the Caribbean primarily sung in Portuguese or French Creole.
Why we teach
Our chief goal is for dancers, especially Kizomba dancers, new or improver, to learn to experience a different dance each time especially when dancing with the same partner to the identical song.
Our philosophy
Like most dancers, dance is leisure so:
– Have fun
– Make the dance your own
– Listen to your dance music over and over until your very familiar
– Dance with EVERYONE in the dance community
– Turn your mistakes into possibly your signature move
– There is one leader, the music, and two followers:
– First follower follows the music
– Second follower follows first follower and the music
– Rhythm is key to a successful dance
On-going Class & Social
$15 / $10 with Student/Teacher ID
Drop-Ins Welcome

Kizomba & Rhythm - Class / Social
2017-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 | La Peña Cultural Center, 3051 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94705, United States
Music selection for class

Tó Semedo – P’ra Ti
https://youtu.be/jxqHbyrUqWE
Badoxa “Me Toca” [2015] By É Karga Eventz
https://youtu.be/gLqHalAsreA
Stony – Danca Kizomba
https://youtu.be/1nFYDsPhWMI
Diamonds In The Sky
https://youtu.be/eJ0_qMhKurM

What we teach
Kizomba, derived from the traditional dances Semba (Angola) and Pasada (Cape Verde) among others, is a sensual partner dance coupled with music from Angola, Cape Verde and the Caribbean primarily sung in Portuguese or French Creole.
Why we teach
Our chief goal is for dancers, especially Kizomba dancers, new or improver, to learn to experience a different dance each time especially when dancing with the same partner to the identical song.
Our philosophy
Like most dancers, dance is leisure so:
– Have fun
– Make the dance your own
– Listen to your dance music over and over until your very familiar
– Dance with EVERYONE in the dance community
– Turn your mistakes into possibly your signature move
– There is one leader, the music, and two followers:
– First follower follows the music
– Second follower follows first follower and the music
– Rhythm is key to a successful dance
On-going Class
$15 / $10 w/Student/Teacher ID
Drop-Ins Welcome
No Partner Required
Title: Kizomba & Rhythm
When: 7PM Tuesdays*
* Schedule subject to change … La Peña website for updates

Kizomba and Rhythm - Class / Social
2017-03-07 19:00 - 22:00 | La Peña Cultural Center, 3051 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94705, United States
Music selections for class
Daniel Santacruz – Lento
Calo Pascoal – Titiriti
Yasmine feat. Badoxa – Perfume (Letra)
Nelson Freitas & C4Pedro – Bo Tem Mel
What we teach
Kizomba, derived from the traditional dances Semba (Angola) and Pasada (Cape Verde) among others, is a sensual partner dance coupled with music from Angola, Cape Verde and the Caribbean primarily sung in Portuguese or French Creole.
Why we teach
Our chief goal is for dancers, especially Kizomba dancers, new or improver, to learn to experience a different dance each time especially when dancing with the same partner to the identical song.
Our philosophy
Like most dancers, dance is leisure so:
– Have fun
– Make the dance your own
– Listen to your dance music over and over until your very familiar
– Dance with EVERYONE in the dance community
– Turn your mistakes into possibly your signature move
– There is one leader, the music, and two followers:
– First follower follows the music
– Second follower follows first follower and the music
– Rhythm is key to a successful dance
On-going Class
$15 / $10 w/Student/Teacher ID
Drop-Ins Welcome
No Partner Required
Title: Kizomba & Rhythm
When: 7PM Tuesdays*
* Schedule subject to change … La Peña website for updates
Where: La Peña Cultural Center

3105 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
www.lapena.org

Kizomba & Rhythm - Class / Social
2017-03-14 19:00 - 22:00 | La Peña Cultural Center, 3051 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94705, United States
Music during class

Yudi Fox – Faz acontecer

https://youtu.be/TUEMzshDCog

G-Amado Feat. Daduh King “Ela Me Kuia”

https://youtu.be/ppM686yYFMY

Mito Feat Mr Kuka – Que Tal

https://youtu.be/EQqbvNrkEww

Adi Cudz feat Nelson Freitas – Essa Mboa [Video Oficial]

https://youtu.be/8vl5dpEI7Ho

What we teach

Kizomba, derived from the traditional dances Semba (Angola) and Pasada (Cape Verde) among others, is a sensual partner dance coupled with music from Angola, Cape Verde and the Caribbean primarily sung in Portuguese or French Creole.

Why we teach

Our chief goal is for dancers, especially Kizomba dancers, new or improver, to learn to experience a different dance each time especially when dancing with the same partner to the identical song.

Our philosophy

Like most dancers, dance is leisure so:

– Have fun

– Make the dance your own

– Listen to your dance music over and over until your very familiar

– Dance with EVERYONE in the dance community

– Turn your mistakes into possibly your signature move

– There is one leader, the music, and two followers:

– First follower follows the music

– Second follower follows first follower and the music

– Rhythm is key to a successful dance

On-going Class

$15 / $10 w/Student/Teacher ID

Drop-Ins Welcome

No Partner Required

Title: Kizomba & Rhythm

When: 7PM Tuesdays*

* Schedule subject to change … La Peña website for updates

Where: La Peña Cultural Center

3105 Shattuck Avenue

Berkeley, CA 94705

www.lapena.org

KizomBay Fridays
2017-03-17 20:30 - 2017-03-18 02:00 | Il Pirata, 2007 16th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
If you didn’t know, now you know!
Our next KizomBay Fridays party will be happening on St Patrick’s Day, March 17th !
Let the March Madness begin!
This month KizomBay is pleased to have long standing instructors, Emile & Nika teaching!
If you don’t know how they are, you might have been living under a rock! But the rest of us know them as the dynamic duo that has brought us, Kizomba Lovers, many of great artists and events over the years!

Kizomba Workshop
2017-03-19 15:30 - 18:30 | Dogpatch Dance and Yoga, 435 23rd Street, San Francisco, CA, 94107, United States
Originating in Angola, Kizomba is a partnered dance to the rhythm of Kizomba music. The dance is known to be slow and sensual with lots of lower body hip movements and “bunda” action if you will. Because of Portuguese colonization in Angola, and the presence of Cubans during the Civil War, other form of dances such as Tango, Plena from Puerto Rico and Cuban Son and Milonga influenced Kizomba and it has been described as the “African Tango.”
This class is taught by Masha and Joe.
https://youtu.be/wthfHvsQ99Q
3:30 – 5:00 pm one hour of Kizomba basics + 30 minutes of practice
5:00 – 6:30 pm one hour of Urban Kizomba + 30 minutes of practice
435 23rd Street 2nd Floor of SF Storage Building, San Francisco, California 94107

Kizomba & Rhythm - Class / Social
2017-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 | La Peña Cultural Center, 3051 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94705, United States
Music during lesson

Instrumental Kizomba “Humm Humm”

DotoradO’PrO’ – Me Dá Só Do Quadradinho

Atim – Ta me doe (OFFICIAL VIDEO) KIZOMBA

Tedy feat Mr Bow – Number One

Bay Area focused website for Kizomba

http://www.kizombabayarea.com

Worldwide source for dance parties, festivals and classes
Mapdance:

https://mapdance.com/
https://mapdance.com/About/GetMapDance
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MapDance.info/

Kizomba Dance Venues besides Tuesday 7pm at La Peña
Allegro Ballroom (www.allegroballroom.org)

Every Sunday
Salsa / Bachata / Kizomba
Kizomba class at 9:00p (all levels)
Social afterwards until 12:30a

Lake Merritt Dance Center (http://lakemerrittdancecenter.org/)

Every Thursday (www.gotkizomba.com)

Ask about Monday classes

Kizomba / Semba (occasionally)
Kizomba class at 7:30p (body movement)
Kizomba class at 8:30p (all levels)
Social afterwards until 11:30p

Allegro Ballroom (www.allegroballroom.org)

Every 3rd, 4th & 5th Saturday
Salsa / Bachata / Kizomba
Salsa / Bachata / Kizomba classes
Social until 2:00a

Hue Nightclub (https://www.facebook.com/events/1683776368547827/)

Every 2nd and 4th Sunday
Kizomba room
Social until 2:00a

Studio S (http://www.studiosbroadway.org/)

Every 1st Saturday
Kizomba lesson
Social

Kizombay Fridays

IL Pirata (http://www.ilpiratasf.com/)
2007 16th St, San Francisco
Every 3rd Friday
Kizomba Lesson
Social
9pm-2AM

Space 550 (http://fuegoclubsf.com/)

Every 1st Friday
Kizomba room
Social until 2:00a

Private Studio (https://www.facebook.com/fleurandaziza/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE)

Every Monday
Class / Practica
8:30p-10:30p

City Dance Annex (https://www.facebook.com/events/231804547231957/)

Annex
1420 Harrison St, San Francisco
Wednesdays
Class
8pm – 9:30pm

What we teach
Kizomba, derived from the traditional dances Semba (Angola) and Pasada (Cape Verde) among others, is a sensual partner dance coupled with music from Angola, Cape Verde and the Caribbean primarily sung in Portuguese or French Creole.
Why we teach
Our chief goal is for dancers, especially Kizomba dancers, new or improver, to learn to experience a different dance each time especially when dancing with the same partner to the identical song.
Our philosophy
Like most dancers, dance is leisure so:
– Have fun
– Make the dance your own
– Listen to your dance music over and over until your very familiar
– Dance with EVERYONE in the dance community
– Turn your mistakes into possibly your signature move
– There is one leader, the music, and two followers:
– First follower follows the music
– Second follower follows first follower and the music
– Rhythm is key to a successful dance
On-going Class
$15 / $10 w/Student/Teacher ID
Drop-Ins Welcome
No Partner Required
Title: Kizomba & Rhythm
When: 7PM Tuesdays*
* Schedule subject to change … La Peña website for updates
Where: La Peña Cultural Center

3105 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
www.lapena.org

Kizomba & Rhythm - Class / Social
2017-03-28 19:00 - 22:00 | La Peña Cultural Center, 3051 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94705, United States
Music during lesson

>>> “Caribbean” Zouk <<<

Zouk Machine – Maldon

Kassav Oh Madiana

ZOUK – Vini Séré – Jocelyne Beroard

>>> Semba <<<

CARLOS BURITY – TIA JOAQUINA

Paulo flores-Boda

Bangão – Dioguito

>>> “Ghetto” Zouk <<<

Nelson Freitas – Something Good

Bruna Tatiana feat Nelson Freitas & Matias Damasio – E so Bo

Djodje – Uma Chance feat. Ricky Boy & Loony Johnson

>>> Tarraxinha <<<

hardenn te dit que mistral gagnant kizomba c est pas mal

Badoxa ft G – Amado – Mulher Perfeita + LETRA

DotoradO’PrO’ – Me Dá Só Do Quadradinho

>>> “Authentic” Kizomba <<<

Kyaku Kyadaff – Kilamba

MAGO DE SOUSA – CAROLINA

Iolass Pires Gata Morena

>>> Kizomba danced by Urban Kiz dancers <<<

Elji Beatzkilla – Bazooka

DJ Paparazzi – The Dreamer

Jennifer Dias – I Need You So

What we teach
Kizomba, derived from the traditional dances Semba (Angola) and Pasada (Cape Verde) among others, is a sensual partner dance coupled with music from Angola, Cape Verde and the Caribbean primarily sung in Portuguese or French Creole.
Why we teach
Our chief goal is for dancers, especially Kizomba dancers, new or improver, to learn to experience a different dance each time especially when dancing with the same partner to the identical song.
Our philosophy
Like most dancers, dance is leisure so:
– Have fun
– Make the dance your own
– Listen to your dance music over and over until your very familiar
– Dance with EVERYONE in the dance community
– Turn your mistakes into possibly your signature move
– There is one leader, the music, and two followers:
– First follower follows the music
– Second follower follows first follower and the music
– Rhythm is key to a successful dance
On-going Class
$15 / $10 w/Student/Teacher ID
Drop-Ins Welcome
No Partner Required
Title: Kizomba & Rhythm
When: 7PM Tuesdays*
* Schedule subject to change … La Peña website for updates
Where: La Peña Cultural Center

3105 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
www.lapena.org

KizomBay Fridays
2017-04-21 20:30 - 2017-04-22 02:00 | Il Pirata, 2007 16th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
If you didn’t know, now you know!
*** KizomBay Fridays *** on April 21st !
We will have the instructor William Walker teaching at 9pm. He is very passionate dancer/teacher and works hard to create solid, musical leads via his classes at Allegro, or privates.
On the other hand, our resident DJ, DJ Mojo, will be spinning for us all night 🙂
