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  • 1

    Welcome

    • Watch First

    • New APP available
  • 2

    Week Live Lessons

    • LIVE LESSONS June 2023 Schedule

    • IMPORTANT UPDATES 2022

    • Tarraxinha Partner Work - 15th June23 Lesson 6pm Portugal time
  • 3

    Kizomba Partner Work Live Lessons Replay

    • How to apply Musicality do the Dance in Kizomba

    • Fusion Examples - Tango Step adapted to Kizomba

    • Leading & Following Technics Lesson - 13.Feb.21

    • Kizomba Contratempos Lesson 13.03.2021

    • Kizomba Social - 15.05.2021

    • Kizomba Retro Style - 29.05.2021

    • Kizomba Connection Exercises Improvement - 12 June 2021

    • Kizomba Partner work with Footwork - 19.06.2021

    • Kizomba Combinations in the Music - 10.07.2021

    • Kizomba Partner Work - 24.07.2021

    • Kizomba Partnerwork - 11.09.2021

    • Kizomba Techniques for Social 09.10.2021

    • Kizomba Fundamentals for Social - 30.10.2021

    • Kizomba Partner Work, Styling & Footwork 04.12.2021

    • Leading & Following - 29.01.2022

    • Kizomba Small Spaces - 12.02.2022

    • Kizomba Partner Work - Slides & Drags - March 2022

    • Kizomba Social Partner Work - Sat 14 May22

    • Kizomba Tarraxo Partner Work - Sat 11 Jun22

    • Kizomba Partner Work - Sat 18 Jun22

    • Kizomba Partner Work - Sat 09 Jul22

    • Kizomba Partner Work - Sat 16 Jul22

    • Kizomba Partner Work - September 2022

    • Kizomba Partner Work 13thOct22

    • Kizomba Partner Work 10th Nov22

    • Kizomba Partner Work December 2022

    • Kizomba Partner Work - 12.01.2023

    • Kizomba Partner Work Feb 2023

    • Kizomba Partner Work April 2023

    • Kizomba Partner Work May 2023
  • 4

    Semba Partner Work Live Lessons Replay

    • Semba Lesson 30/Jan/21

    • Semba Lesson 20 Feb 2021

    • Semba Lesson 27.02.2021

    • Semba Funny Steps 27.03.2021

    • Semba Social Style 17.04.2021

    • Semba Partner Work 25.09.2021

    • Semba Partner Work - 18.12.2021

    • Semba Social - 21.11.2021

    • Semba Social Partner Work - 16.04.2022

    • Semba Social Partner Work - Sat 28 May22

    • Semba Partner Work - 27th Oct22

    • Semba Partner Work November 2022

    • Semba Partner Work December 2023

    • Semba Partner Work Jan23

    • Semba Partner Work February 2023

    • Bónus Lesson- Semba Show Tricks

    • Semba Partner Work March 2023

    • Semba Partner Work April 2023

    • Semba Partner Work May 2023
  • 5

    Tarraxinha Partner Work Live Lessons

    • Tarraxinha Lesson - 16/Jan/21

    • Kizomba & Tarraxinha - 06.11.2021

    • Tarraxinha - 15.01.2022

    • Tarraxinha Partner Work March 2023
  • 6

    Kizomba Ladies Styling with Paula Loureiro (ENG / ESP)

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jun20 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jun20 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jun20 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jun20 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jul20 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jul20 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jul20 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jul20 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Set20 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Set20 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Set20 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Set20 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Out20 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Out20 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Out20 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Out20 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Nov20 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Nov20 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Nov20 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Nov20 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Dec20 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Dec20 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Dec20 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Dec20 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jan21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jan21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jan21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jan21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Feb21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Feb21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Feb21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Feb21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Mar21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Mar21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Mar21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Mar21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Apr21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Apr21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Apr21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Apr21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Apr21 Lesson 5

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling May21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladiess Styling May21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling May21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling May21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jun21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jun21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jun21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jul21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jul21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jul21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jul21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Sept21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Sept21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Sept21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Sept21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Oct21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Oct21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Oct21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Oct21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Nov21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Nov21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Nov21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Nov21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Dec21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Dec21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Dec21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Dec21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jan22 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Jan22 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Fev22 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Fev22 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Mar22 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Apr22 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Apr22 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling May22 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling May22 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling June22 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling June22 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling July22 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling July22 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Sept22

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling Oct22

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling December 2022

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling February 2023

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling March 2023

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling April 2023

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling May 2023

    • Kizomba Ladies Styling June 2023
  • 7

    Kizomba Men Styling with Ricardo Sousa (ENG / ESP)

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jun20 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jun20 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jun20 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jun20 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jul20 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jul20 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jul20 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jul20 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Men Styling Sep20 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Men Styling Sep20 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Sep20 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Men Styling Sep20 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Oct20 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Oct20 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Oct20 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Men Styling Oct20 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Men Styling Nov20 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Nov20 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Nov20 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Men Styling Nov20 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Men Styling Dec20 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Dec20 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Dec20 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Men Styling Dec20 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jan21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jan21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jan21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jan21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Men Styling Feb21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Feb21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Feb21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Men Styling Feb21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Men Styling Mar21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Mar21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Mar21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Men Styling Mar21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Men Styling Apr21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Apr21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Apr21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Men Styling Apr21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Men Styling Apr21 Lesson 5

    • Kizomba Men Styling May21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling May21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling May21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Men Styling May21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Men Styling June 21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jun21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jun21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jul21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jul21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jul21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jul21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Men Styling Sept21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Sept21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Sept21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Men Styling Oct21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Oct21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Oct21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Men Styling Oct21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Men Styling Nov21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Nov21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Nov21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Men Styling Nov21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Men Styling Dec21 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Dec21 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Dec21 Lesson 3

    • Kizomba Men Styling Dec21 Lesson 4

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jan22 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jan22 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Fev22 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Mar22 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Mar22 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling Apr22 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Apr22 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling May22 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling June22 Lesson 1 (Choreo Challenge)

    • Kizomba Men Styling June22 Lesson 2

    • Kizomba Men Styling July22 Lesson 1

    • Kizomba Men Styling Sept22

    • Kizomba Men Styling Oct22

    • Kizomba Men Styling Nov22

    • Kizomba Men Styling Dec22

    • Kizomba Men Styling Jan23

    • Kizomba Men Styling Feb 2023

    • Kizomba Men Styling March 2023

    • Kizomba Men Styling April 2023
  • 8

    Different Topic Lessons & Lectures

    • Kizomba Musicality Webinar by Paula & Ricardo

    • Afro House Lesson_Challenge 21.Feb.2021

    • Kizomba Leading & Following - Lecture - 24.04.2021

    • Q&A - Kizomba & Tarraxinha Partner Work - Sat 2 April22 5pm

    • Your opinion is very important for us
  • 9

    Master Your Ginga - Kizomba, Semba & Tarraxinha

    • Welcome & Program Guidelines

    • Lesson 1- Leader - Kizomba Ginga Exercise 1

    • Lesson 2- Leader - Kizomba Ginga Exercise 2

    • Lesson 3- Leader - Kizomba Ginga Exercise 3

    • Lesson 1- Follower - Kizomba Ginga Exercise 1

    • Lesson 2- Follower - Kizomba Ginga Exercise 2

    • Lesson 3- Follower - Kizomba Ginga Exercise 3

    • Lesson 4 - Leader - Kizomba Footwork Exercise 1

    • Lesson 5 - Leader - Kizomba Footwork Exercise 2

    • Lesson 6 - Leader - Kizomba Footwork Exercise 3

    • Lesson 4 - Follower - Kizomba Footwork Exercise 1

    • Lesson 5 - Follower - Kizomba Footwork Exercise 2

    • Lesson 6 - Follower - Kizomba Footwork Exercise 3

    • Lesson 7 (Tarraxinha) - Tarraxinha Solo Exercises

    • Lesson 8 (Tarraxinha) - Tarraxinha Couple Connection

    • Lesson 9 (Tarraxinha) - Tarraxinha Combination

    • Lesson 10 (Kizomba) - Solo moves for social

    • Lesson 11 (Kizomba) - Couple Combination with footwork

    • Lesson 12 (Kizomba) - Couple Combination in the music

    • Lesson 13 (Semba) - Semba Social Style

    • Lesson 14 (Semba) - Semba Combination with Tricks

    • Lesson 15 (Semba) - Afro House moves in Semba Partner Work
  • 10

    KTT Master Weekend - Boost your kizomba dance

    • Ballet Techniques for Kizomba

    • Afro House

    • Body Isolation

    • Symmetrical Exercises

    • Adapt Combinations to Musicality

    • How to build a choreographic segment
  • 11

    Kizomba Master Class with Paula & Ricardo (ENG / ESP)

    • Lesson 1 - Round 1

    • Lesson 2 - Round 1

    • Lesson 3 - Round 1

    • Lesson 4 - Round 1

    • Lesson 1 - Round 2

    • Lesson 2 - Round 2

    • Lesson 3 - Round 2

    • Lesson 4 - Round 2
  • 12

    Video Aulas de Kizomba com Catarina e Bruno (PT)

    • Kizomba Partner Work com Catarina & Bruno

    • Kizomba Leading and Following com Catarina & Bruno

    • Kizomba Footwork & Styling com Catarina & Bruno

    • Kizomba Partner Work com Catarina & Bruno
  • 13

    Resumes Most Wanted Topic Lessons

    • Kizomba Partner work with Footwork - 19.06.2021

    • Kizomba Combinations in the Music - 10.07.2021

    • Kizomba Partner Work - 24.07.2021

    • Kizomba Partnerwork - 11.09.2021

    • Demo footwork Kizomba Men Styling September21

    • (Resume) Semba Partnerwork 25.09.2021

    • (Resume) Kizomba Techniques for Social 09.10.2021

    • (Resume)Kizomba & Tarraxinha - 06.11.2021

    • (Resume) Semba Social - 21.11.2021

    • (Resume) Kizomba Partner Work, Styling & Footwork 04.12.2021

    • (Resume) Semba Partner Work - 18.12.2021

    • (Resume) Kizomba Men Styling Exercises 14.Jan.2022

    • (Resume)Kizomba Ladies Styling Jan22 Lesson 2

    • (Resume) Leading & Following - 29.01.2022
  • 14

    DVD Kizomba Beginners to Intermediate (ENG)

    • Intro DVD 1

    • DVD 1 - 1 - Couple Position Explanation

    • DVD 1 - 2 - Walking on Tempo and Slow Tempo

    • DVD 1 - 3 - Basic Step on 3 and on 2 combination

    • DVD 1 - 4 - 1st Combination using the basics

    • DVD 1 - 5 -2nd Combination using the basics

    • DVD 1 - 6 - 3rd Combination using the basics

    • DVD 1 - 7 - Estrela Esquerda

    • DVD 1 - 8 - Estrela Direita

    • DVD 1 - 9 - Relógio - The Clock

    • DVD 1 - 10 - T

    • DVD 1 - 11 - Syncopated Turn

    • DVD 1 - 12 - Saída da Mulher

    • DVD 1 - 13 - Walk in place variation Cruz

    • DVD 1 - 14 - Combination 1

    • DVD 1 - 15 - Combination 2

    • DVD 1 - 16 - Combination 3

    • DVD 1 - 17 - Mix

    • DVD 1 - 18 - Semba routine

    • DVD 1 - 19 - Conclusion
  • 15

    DVD Kizomba Intermediate (ENG)

    • DVD 2 - Intro

    • DVD 2 - 1 - Combination 1

    • DVD 2 - 2 - Combination 2 -Casamento

    • DVD 2 - 3 - Combination 3 - Syncopated turn and Saída da mulher

    • DVD 2 - 4 - Combination 4 - Walking Around

    • DVD 2 - 5 - Combination 5

    • DVD 2 - 6 - Combination 6

    • DVD 2 - 7 - Variance Exercise

    • DVD 2 - 8 - Saida da mulher Variation with man's saída adorn

    • DVD 2 - 9 - Combination 9 - Legs contact exercise

    • DVD 2 - 10 - Combination 10 - Scratch Move

    • DVD 2 - 11 - Combination 11 - Musicallity Exercise

    • DVD 2 - 12 - Combination 12 - Toquitira

    • DVD 2 - 13 - Combination 13 - Parafuso

    • DVD 2 - 14 - Combination 14 - Leque

    • DVD 2 - 15 - Combination 15 - Criolo

    • DVD 2 - 16 - Combination 16 - Carrousel

    • DVD 2 - 17 - Combination 17 - Crowded Dance Floor Technic

    • DVD 2 - 18 - Semba Routine

    • DVD 2 - 19 - Conclusion - Free
  • 16

    DVD Semba Intermediate (ENG)

    • Intro

    • Lesson 1

    • Lesson 2

    • Lesson 3

    • Lesson 4

    • Lesson 5

    • Lesson 6

    • Lesson 7

    • Lesson 8

    • Lesson 9

    • Lesson 10

    • Lesson 11

    • Lesson 12

    • Thank you and Bloopers
  • 17

    DVD Kizomba Styling (ENG)

    • Intro

    • 1- Ladies Flow 1

    • 2- Laddies Flow 2

    • 3- Men Flow 1

    • 4- Men Flow 2

    • 5- Leading & Following Exercise

    • 6- Social Improvisation Exercise

    • 7- Kizomba Retro Style Routine

    • 8- Syncopated Advanced Step

    • Thank you
  • 18

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  • I don't have a dance partner. Is this also for me?

    Yes!!!! Of course it is. You can find solo exercises for leaders and followers. Also the couple exercises have specific explanations for both leaders and followers. When you have the chance to dance with a partner, you will be much more ready to enjoy.

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Meet your Instructors

Teaching dance with passion for more than 20 years.

Paula Loureiro

Paula Curriculum Co-founder of the company and dance school ALC DANCE STUDIOS. She started her career in fitness and salsa in 1989. She was national champion in aerobics, doubles, in 1992. Teaching kizomba classes since 2001. Co-creator of a teaching methodology targeting international interest with teacher training courses since 2013 where more than 500 people from 5 continents were present. Currently, together with Ricardo Sousa, he runs 2 schools in the city of Porto with more than 1000 students (adults and children), a theme bar called Muxima bar, 2 international festivals (Ta Fixe Kizomba Festival and DMAES Summer Bootcamp) and travels the world for festivals as a teacher and dancer. Teaching ladies styling kizomba classes (Kizomba Flow in ALC methodology) since 2008 for the first time in the first edition of the Africadancar Festival. Nominated and awarded for various dance awards as teachers and dancers receiving a career award at the prestigious Berlin Salsa Congress festival.

Ricardo Sousa

- Started the study in African Dances in 1999 - Constant training with the best teachers from the most diverse dance disciplines, both nationally and internationally. - Creation, together with Paula Loureiro, of the Afrolatin Connection School and Dance Company in September 2005 - Creation, together with Paula Loureiro, the thematic Bar and the Muxima Bar Show House in August 2006 - Currently managing partner of DMAES, Shows and Events, which houses the brands ALC Dance Studios®, Muxima Bar® as well as the organisation of several International Dance Festivals - Creation, together with Paula Loureiro, of the ALC Dance Studios methodology for Latin and African Rhythms - In 2013 the Kizomba Teachers Training Project started, where more than 500 people from all over the world invested in training for the study and use of this teaching method for Kizomba - Best Portuguese Teachers in 2007 and 2008 and Best Portuguese Show in 2009 by TOP Dance Awards - Nominated for best choreographers at the I Portugal Dance Awards in the World Dances category. - Official jury of the Afrikaans Kizomba World Championship - Lifetime Salsa Award in 2017 by Berlin Salsa Congress - 2015 creation of the international choreographic project ALC HugDance, together with Paula Loureiro. - Dancer and guest professor at international festivals on 5 continents.

Paula & Ricardo ALC Dance

Paula & Ricardo dance together since the year of 2000. In September 2005 they start together the project Afrolatin Connection as a Dance Company and Dance Academy in Porto, Portugal. They are regular instructors and performers guests in Festivals and Events all over the world. In 2010 they start a company together with João Paulo Duarte with the name DMAES, Espetáculos e Eventos. This company has 3 main areas, the Dance Studios, nowadays called ALC Dance Studios®, a social night club called Muxima Bar® and events organisation, with International events like Ta Fixe Kizomba Festival and DMAES Summer Bootcamp After many requests in 2013 they organize the first KTT (Kizomba Teachers Training) level 1, where they share the ALC Kizomba teaching methodology. More than 500 students from all over the world attended this training in a live and online format. They also have available the levels 2, 3 and 4 of their methodology. In Porto they manage their Dance Studios with more than 1000 students with lessons tio kids and adults. Around 150 different lessons a week with a team of more than 30 instructors, some trained by them others as freelancers. 2015 was the year that they created the project ALC HugDance, where they have nacional and international performance teams, with official trainers that learn Paula’s and Ricardo Choreographies and teach to their students, performing after in events. In 2007 and 2008, they won the title of the best Portuguese teachers. In 2009, they won in the category of best Portuguese Show at the Top Dance Awards and were nominated for best choreographers at the I Portugal Dance Awards in the "world dances" category. They were also official judges of the international kizomba competition “Africadançar” and invited regularly to judge several dance competitions. In 2017 during Berlin Salsa Congress were honoured with the Lifetime Salsa Award. It’s is possible to learn with them in their school regular lessons and workshops in several countries, but also by their online lessons with the project ALC eLearn available at their webpage elearn.alcance.pt

Students Feedback

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Magda Reyes - U.S.A

“It's the best you can do, if you really want to dive into the dance and learn more about Kizomba it's roots, the tradition etc. You do not only improve your dance, but also do a lot for your personality, confidence etc. ”

Larissa Ziegler - Switzerland

“Knowledge that is tested by experience, has a structure, and you are unlikely to get it anywhere else in such a concentration, you can improve without leaving home”

Koltsov Nikita - Russia

“It is a very complete course that will teach you about the basic of kizomba & semba, different steps and routines, ginga for men and women, styling for men and women, musicality, exercises to improve your balance, understand your body weight, move your bunda and how to enjoy each step and smile with your body as you do it :) ”

Patterson - Canadá

“I wanted to thank Paula & Ricardo a lot for the webinar about musicality. It was very informative and I learned some new study I didn’t know before, for example that the term Kizomba music existed already before the influence of Zouk.”

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Joke & Jurjan - Netherlands

“You will be drowned in information in all level. All this information represents everything you need to evolve your own kizomba world. ”

Pika Tchong - France

“You guys gave me so much since I've met you, energy, time, information and your heart. Thank you for everything you do and give to me and the community! Just did the lesson and it was awesome! 😁 I liked how everything was explained in the detail, how we started slowly then speed things up, the structure, that at the beginning of the class we practiced the most difficult part. The choreography looks great! Thank you! 🙏”

Gabor Laszlo - Hungary

“High professionalism in teaching, great ability to communicate the baggage of experience of over 20 years in the execution and teaching of "DANCE" (I mean in a general sense not only in Kizomba) that are of extreme help in setting up my courses. VERY GOOD, BEAUTIFUL and VERY NICE masters !!!”

Rita Panusa - Italy

“School gives new useful knowledge, it is applicable in dance life and opens up my new opportunities. Feedback from teachers is especially valuable to me.”

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