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, July 12, 2016

CANCELLED Kizomba/Urban Kiz/Semba Tricks with Freezy Bruce and Laura July 30th, 2016


UPDATE 7/27/16; Workshop is CANCELLED We apologize for the inconvenience and hope this gives you enough time to make other plans. Due low registration the workshops with Freezy and Laura scheduled for Sat July 30th are being cancelled. In the meantime, Freezy will be still be visiting Seattle so come and dance with him at the SCT Social on Sat July 30th. People who have registered will be receiving refunds through paypal. Thanks for your understanding - Happy Dancing!

ABOUT THE TEACHERS:

Originally from Italy Laura Iannettone "Kizombella" began her ballet dance training with the Academy of Margherita Veneruso at the age of 6. She continued her studies with the modern dance Rome Academy of Steve La Chance and Andre' De La Roche. At the age of 16 she was invited to join Alma Porrazzo Academy, performing for locals theaters in Naples, where she achieved her choreographer and modern dance diploma. In her twenties she started to following in love with Latin dances"salsa" performing for the Mambo Salsa Band in Ireland. In 2003 she decided to move to California for more opportunities, that's when she met kizomba. In 2011 Laura was trained from a very good friend William walker "Oakland " who traveled many years to get his best knowledge of kizomba. In 2013 she was inspired by and trained with Rico kizomba Suave from London who is one of the most prestigious figure of traditional kizomba.

Freezy Bruce is a brilliant dancer and international Kizomba teacher with strong roots from heart of the African and Caribbean culture. He began as a member of a street dancing crew, and soon after became passionate about Dance Hall. He studied Kizomba and Semba with the French kizomba champion of 2010, and began developing his own unique style. In 2012 , he performed along with other instructors at the Zenith in Paris as part of the singer Elizio's dance team. Freezy is also a host for events in Bordeaux, and Metz in France as well as an organizer for the Lovkiz Brussels Festival in Belgium,and Paris. He has taught all over Europe and North America. His teaching and dance are driven by the belief that one has to open their mind and free their abilities to understand the music and master musicality and fluidity.

Monday, May 23, 2016

Kizomba Weekend with Freezy Laura: Show Me What U Got June 18, 2016

Let's Welcome back to Seattle: Freezy Bruce and Laura Lannetone on June 18th, 2016.

Show Me What " U" Got U'rban Kiz Workshop is a three hour intensive for Urban Kiz meant for the experienced dancer. There are three hours of workshop are specific for intermediate / advanced students. This is one single intensive workshop broken into three 1 hour chunks. You still have the choice of taking one or two hours workshop. but its best to take the three hours to get the most out of it: to understand the spirit and the meaning of the workshop.
SCHEDULE
SAT Jun 18 at the Century Ballroom in West Hall
12:30 - 1:00 registration
1:00 - 2:00 1st hour
2:00 - 2:30 break
2:30 - 3:30 2nd hour
3:30 - 4:00 break
4:00 - 5:00 3rd hour
5:00 - 5:30 practice/wrap-up

Don't forget 3rd Saturday Late Night with DJ Jim Renn follows from 11pm - 1:30am in West Hall.

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What is Urbankiz? [Freezy's words]
A new interpretation of the kizomba steps, the music of our generation ( creativity , musicality, body movement , fluidity , playing with the music and steps). If you want to know more then come and see by yourself!

Why Show me what ' U ' got?
This workshop will take ' U ' to build your confidence, your style, your skills, your Lead/Follow and ATTITUDE. This is a good opportunity to strengthen your basics to be creative and finally to start to build a real kizomba dancer who ie nont afraid to express themselves.

Show me what ' U ' got will be the first step of your dancing Freedom. Students not just be learning to be better dancers, they are also going to know what to stop learning!

STOP: BEING SYSTEMATIC ,
STOP:USING THE SAME ROUTINE FOR EACH EVERY SONG
STOP:DOING SAIDA TO SAIDA TO SAIDA TO SAIDA
STOP: THINKING ABOUT THE NEXT STEP
STOP: ANTICIPATING AND BACKLEADING
STOP... STOP....STOP....STOP...STOP...!

Freezy has designed the workshop to help dancers be free and create. Learn how to manage the weight, stay in balance and listen to the Master (music) to open your mind's hidden drawers on the dance floor!

Teachers: Freezy Bruce and Laura

Sunday, May 1, 2016

MAY Happenings for Kizomba Seattle

Welcome to May with Spring officially here which means summer is not far behind! Here's what's up in Seattle for Kizomba.
May 6 - First Fly Friday at West Hall; Drop in lesson at 9 Dance 10p-1:30a (Cover $16, Dance Only $10) with DJ Mary
May 12 - 2nd Thursday at West Hall with DJ Jay 9:30 - 1:00a (Cover $9)
May 13 - 2nd Friday KiZouk at Salsa Con Todo 9pm - 10pm dropin; dance 10pm - 1:00am (mix of zouk and kizomba)
** May 13 - 15 Seattle Bachata Kizomba Festival at Salsa n Seattle (www.seattlebachataKizombafestival.com) **
May 21 - 3rd Saturday Late Night at West Hall with DJ Kevin Boyle 11p - 1:30a (Cover $7, $13 joint cover with All Vinyl Salsa in Main Ballroom)
May 26 - 4th Thursday at West Hall with DJ Jay 9:30 - 1:00a (Cover $9)
May 27 - 4th Friday KiZouk at Salsa Con Todo 9pm - 10pm dropin; dance 10pm - 1:00am (mix of zouk and kizomba)
May 28 - 4th Saturday Late Night Kizomba at SCT 11pm - 4am
WEEKLY CLASSES, PRACTICAS, BOOTCAMPS:
* Kizomba Bootcamp (part of the Seattle Bachata Kizomba Festival but can be paid for separately) on Fri May 13
* Weekly Practica on Mondays at Dimension Apartments or Metropolitan (please check group page for the latest) 8p - 11p
* Kizomba 1 and Kizomba Lab (NEW COURSE!) with Frances and Jay: May 19 to Jun 9
* Kizomba on Wednesdays at 8pm in Salsa N Seattle with Mario with a weekly practica following.
* Kizomba Semi-Privates with Dennis (contact Dennis Richards directly)
* Kizomba Immersion with Galina Mar 8 to May 12 Tuesdays 6-8 pm
* Kizomba Workshops every 4th Saturday kizomba workshops 6-9pm
If anything comes up at the last minute - this group page feed will have the latest.
Please post Kizomba events to Hurry Out (www.hurryout.com) and check out www.kizombaseattle.com