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Release Date:
June 15, 2016
011: How Important Are The Basics In Kizomba?
In this episode with my special guest, Laurent Yishu, and I talk about the basics of “traditional/authentic” kizomba and “urban/neo” kizomba and their similarities and differences.
Sponsors:
- Online Kizomba lessons at Learntokiz.com!
- The Super Bowl of Urban Kiz Festivals in North America, The Neo Kizomba Festival!
Intro Song:
- DJ Snakes – 92I Veyron Kizomba Remix – Dj Puto X
Key Points:
- The difference of leading with your body and your arms.
- There is a global kizomba committee to name the styles of kizomba as they emerge.
- Kizomba instructors can begin to say before their classes begin, that they are teaching their style that can lean more traditional or urban/neo.
Resources Mentioned:
- The Kizomba On You #Neokiz Tee
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- Video of Curtis & Carola
- Ennuel & Hakima AfricaDancar Performance 2013
- [BLOG] The Neo Kizomba Manifesto
- Laurent’s 100% Improvisation Competition: Olympiads of Kizomba YouTube Channel
- Join the Kiz Connection FB Group