Event
Workshop
On the 30th May Kizomba students and enthusiasts congregated together to take part in an expertly arranged workshop planned and executed by local instructor and Kizomba star Tomas - the self-proclaimed Kizomba King of Hamburg. Throughout the first two hours Tomas explained his understanding of music and dance as a means of transcending one’s own personal difficulties and challenges and cultivating a more mindful perspective. This is certainly a useful reminder during troubling times to maintain an optimistic mindset despite adversity and remaining open to connect with people from diverse backgrounds by finding things that unite rather than divide us. Certainly a nice way to begin the first day of Spring!
Social
Guests spent time further honing their dance skills by practicing their new moves on the dance floor - this time hosted in the pristine underground hall within Bad Zwischenahn Old Cure House. Event DJ and salsa aficionado Julio provided an unforgettable atmosphere by playing faster paced Kizomba tracks that emulate the livelier style of dance known as Semba - a musically distinct form of social dance widely practiced in Angola and various other parts of the world. Meanwhile upstairs in the main hall DJs Michelle Anysa (Oldenburg), Franklyn (Wolfsburg) and Caramelo (Groningen). Next month’s Alegria de Bailar Summer Time event is set to be another unmissable experience with an exciting line-up of artists and instructor Mady Keita. As always a big thanks to our organiser and fearless leader Delja Nagieva for planning and executing this great event and to all the guests who came together to make this evening a reality!
