Kizomba is...

"An embrace means I don't feel threatened by you, I'm not afraid to be this close, I can relax, feel at home, feel protected and in the presence of someone who understands me. It is said that each time we embrace someone warmly, we gain an extra day of life."

A quote from Paul Coelho (one of my favorite authors) that describes for me what dancing kizomba is like.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Spreading the Kizomba Love

Joao and Mafalda
I am overwhelmed by this weekend's success!

The workshops with Joao N Rocha and Mafalda Amador were so much fun. I had a blast meeting so many people who are excited about kizomba: a sensual and lovely connected dance from Angola. There was so much I learned: about the dance, about the people that love the dance, about what makes the connection between lead and follow so sweet.

This is a repeat if you're on the facebook page but its worth repeating. Thanks so much to:
  • Joao and Mafalda: great teachers, wonderful dancers who shared their knowledge, energy and passion (so much fun!)
  • Carlos Cinta and Carla Poma who took a chance and brought Joao and Mafalda to the US to spread kizomba love.
  • Century Ballroom (Hallie, Alison) for taking a chance and supporting kizomba in its infancy
  • Ana Antunes for planting the seeds that started it all, sharing her love and passion for the dance 
  • The small but kizomba-crazy group that have been practicing at Studio J (you know who you are)
  • And ofcourse, to everyone who attended and supported this fun-filled weekend and played a part in  growing the kizomba family here in Seattle (and beyond).

You can see more pictures on the Kizomba Seattle page. 

Here is a picture from Saturday's workshops.
Here is a picture from Sunday's workshops.


Monday, March 12, 2012

Kizomba all weekend long! (March 16-18)

It's almost here! I'm so excited.

Mafalda Amado and João N. Rocha will be in Seattle in 2 days and starting Friday, we'll be dancing a LOT of Kizomba.

You can check out the details on the facebook event  or use the link on the right side of this page.

I hope to see you all out dancing and if you can't make it this weekend, watch out for other opportunities coming soon!

Hugs and have fun dancing!
Frances

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Welcome!

Welcome to the Kizomba Seattle web page.

This site will feature the events and classes hosted by Kizomba Seattle. These events will also be on Facebook under the Kizomba Seattle group page.

In addition I'll share articles and videos on the blog (which you should also be able to see on the fb page). This duplication will help reach out to folks that are not on facebook as well as provide another source of Kizomba information.

Don't forget: if you're on facebook, join the  Kizomba Seattle group.

Enjoy!