Kizomba Weekender challenge – from Zero to Hero!
Learn to lead in time for the Brisbane Weekender with Adilson and Telma, and win a free pass!
What is Ghetto Zouk? What is the connection to Kizomba and Zouk?
Ghetto Zouk was the trademark of an European boys band in the 00s. Today it's mostly kept alive by "kiz" dancers as a generic name for slow, low energy music.
Danzón similarities to Kizomba?
Danzón looks amazingly similar to the "basic 2" of kizomba!
What are Tarraxinha, Tarraxa, Tarraxo? Are they different from Kizomba?
Tarraxa and Tarraxinha are pretty different to Kizomba! Tarraxo, doubly so.
Dissociation Dilemma, part I: just Westerners? Or do Angolans use it?
Yes, of course there's dissociation – but you'll have to stop thinking and use your eyes. What a rabbit hole!
Dissociation Dilemma, part II: Learning like Angolans?
Why don't Africans teach dissociation? Or maybe... why do Europeans teach it?
Dissociation Dilemma, part III: Teachers trainings and a game of telephone
"The West" loves certifying things. Or rather, loves to sell you certificates and courses.
Zouk: born in the Caribbean, adopted by Brazilians
Zouk appeared in the Caribbean. Later, Brazilians started using it as a substitute for Lambada.