Farra Kizomba Bootcamp

Farra Kizomba -------------------- Are you ready for a challenge? Do you want to dramatically improve your kizomba so you can lead and/or follow just about anyone, on any type of music? Then Farra Kizomba is for you! “Farra Kizomba” (which means “party!!” in Kimbundu) is the first set of workshops designed to develop and boost your knowledge of kizomba, regardless of the level of your dance. Sounds good? Then, read on! This bootcamp will review the fundamentals of kizomba and highlight the common elements/roots that come from semba. We won’t just be touching on fundamentals! Musicality and complex footwork patterns will also be part of this training so you can glide on the dance floor and be a smooth leader and/or follower. Does this sound like just what you’re looking for? Then mark your calendar and SAVE THE DATE! July 8-9 2017. More details to follow! Your Instructor -------------------- David grew up in Lima, Peru, where as a child, he studied Afro-Peruvian dance and learned salsa on the streets of Peru. He moved to Canada in 2007 and continued his dance and musical education by studying West African percussion under the supervision of Guinean Djembefolas and Griots. In 2011, David started his Kizomba & Semba training with local Montreal artists. From there, he further polished his style by travelling to France, Spain, England, the Netherlands and Portugal and trained with world renowned Angolan, Cabo Verdian and Guinean Bissau dance artists such as Mr. Tecas, Miss Jo, Fabricio and Mandela, to name just few. David is the first male Semba teacher in Ontario trained in Europe and is one of the pioneers of the Kizomba scene in Toronto. In 2014, he founded “Amigos do Semba” the first school in Toronto with the unique purpose of training Semba dancers in the developing Kizomba Toronto scene. The Venue --------------- Luanda House is the heart of the Angolan and PALOP (Portuguese-speaking African Countries) events. Located on 974 Bloor St W, Toronto it offers street and parking lot parking as well as closeness to local vibrant businesses. Schedule ------------- - Saturday, July 8 from 3pm to 5pm - Sunday, July 9 from 3pm to 5pm Cost ------ $30 per person - Limited early bird before June 30 $50 per couple - Limited early bird before June 30 $40 per person after June 30 Tickets available on Eventbright https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farra-kizomba-bootcamp-tickets-34887275781 or email transfer [email protected]