Casa da Tone Weekend Semba Kizomba

Welcome to a new weekend in the spirit of Casa da Tone. My weekends are made to spread love, fun, knowledge and respect for authentic kizomba/semba and the culture behind these beautiful dances. Since I never invite people to an African party without serving them food there is always food, snacks, fruit and sweets in my events. This time with guest teachers from Finland/Portugal/Sweden and Burundi/Belgium. I am so proud, glad and humble that the teachers want to come to help me build real kizomba in Oslo. Friday 19-midnight in Furuset Kurlandstien between nr 54 and 56 Get to know the teachers and have traditional "Norwegian" Taco together. Three short classes, food and dance Saturday 11 - 17 in Furuset Forum by the Furuset Metro/bus station. Entrance behind the building. Free parking right outside the entrance but remember to register your car on the iPad inside the building. Classes with all teachers and guided practice Lunch (Norwegian cold lunch included) Party in Furuset Forum from 20 - 02 where everyone is invited to come. You can buy Angolan food in the party. Mwamba de Jinguba (chicken with peanutbutter sauce Feijao de olio de palma (beans stew with palm oil) Funge / Fufu Sunday Classes, guided practice and lunch 12 -17 in Furuset Forum. Then we move to my apartment to end the weekend with soup, bread and dessert and of course dance and being social. Accomodation: We ask all locals to host our guests to make their dance life less expensive. If hotel I recommend to stay at Radisson Blu Alna, one bus stop or 5 min by car to the venues. It is cheaper if you are a member. Membership is free. Or find accomodation near Oslo Central Station. There are both Metro and buses going to the venues in Furuset, also at night. Prices This time I need to rise the prices a little since two lunches and two dinners are included. Full weekend pass Paid in February 1050 NOK / 90 Euros Saturday classes, lunch and party : February 900 Only Saturday Party : 150 NOK paid at the entrance For Casa da Tone VIPPS 93435554 Revolut @toneahj0 Payment counts as registration but I am also happy if you write me on messenger so I know who you are and whether you lead or follow. About our guest teachers Kirsi van Sol I know her from Portugal/Angola. I travelled in her group to Angola the two first times I was there. She knows everyone worth knowing there and was the best guide to know kizomba/semba in Angola. Read more : Kirsi has been a kizomba teacher since 2011 and has been leading trips to Angola since 2017, allowing students to experience the dance at its roots. She has taught students who have gone on become famous teachers worldwide, and she is the first white person who has taught kizomba in Angola, to Angolans. She collaborates continuously with Angolan champions and top artists to bring you the information and knowledge straight from the source, building a bridge between you and the Angolan culture – making it easier for you to learn and understand this rich heritage. In May 2024, Kirsi was invited to share her experiences at the inaugural conference of the Original Kizomba Association in Angola, where she received an award for her contributions to promoting Angolan culture and tourism, which she regards as her “Oscar for Lifetime Achievement.” �Her teaching emphasises musicality and the interpretation of music through the body. To facilitate this, she breaks down the physical techniques of dance from a biomechanical perspective, enabling students to fine-tune and fully utilise their instrument. If you have a possibility to take a private class with her, do. She is awsome Rabbil Ngwije DJ RA My "son" one of the best dancers I know of and since he been here with us many time I do not think he needs a lot of presentation. . This autumn he also went to Angola to understand even more about the dances, music and culture. Rabbil has been in Norway several times to teach and the last years also to DJ. He has been dancing and teaching for many years and has developed to be my favourite partner in crime. I learn so much from him ( and I believe that he also learned from me ) His knowledge about music is incredible so be ready to dance when he plays. He lives in Belgium where he also has his own festival The Treat. Since his wife lives in Romania he is also there to arrange festivals and help the local community grow. Stefan Maasen DJ Steve Moraine Our local hero who plays the best music in town. He has been an active part of the kizomba dancing community and playing kizomba music in Norway and abroad for +10 years and has contributed to a great vibe on the dance floor at several of the previous Casa da Tone parties. Last fall he visited Angola where he deeped his knowledge about Angolan culture, music and dance.