Kizomba Workshop Helio Santos

Salsa n Candela proudly present "Helio Santos " , the legendery Kizomba artist ,who has been an inspiration to many kizomba enthusiasts and generations throughout the years . The workshop will be held on March 12 & 14 at Music & Arts Atelier : March 12 : Kizomba Basic level from 6PM -8PM March 14 : Kizomba intermediate Level from 5:30PM -7:30PM March 14 : Connection ALL levels from 7:30PM -9:30PM Package prices constitute of: OPTION 1: 4 hours ( 2 hours kizomba , 2 hours Connection ) QAR 350 Walk in Qar 100 per class OPTION 2: 6 hours (2 hours kizomba beginners, 2 hours kizomba intermediate & 2 hours Connection ) QAR 450 Walk in Qar 100 per class Pre registration and payment is required in order to book your spot , please email [email protected] or whatsapp 33003839. For more details about Helio Santos please visit https://www.helio-santos.com/ Do not miss this opportunity !!! MORE DETAILS BELOW: ....................... Thursday 12 March 1. 1hr - kizomba and its evolution 2. 1hr - Kizomba - Combinations, & Leading & follow Saturday's party with Hélio. Saturday 14 March 3. 1hr - Kizomba - the simplicity of movement 4. 1hr - Kizomba - Musicality Semba & Tarraxinha 3. 1hr - Connection 4. 1hr - Connection Connection The connection is and has always been an important aspect of any dance, be it Kizomba (where it forms a major part of the dance), Salsa, Bachata or Tango. Through Helio's 'Connection' session which is based on the concept of 'Sibitchi Dance', a concept he developed a few years ago, Helio takes the dancer through a journey of self-awareness, a realisation, and an acknowledgement of the presence of the other. 'Sibitchi' which in Cape Verde (Helio's home country) stands for a set of pebbles which represent a symbol of the transformation of human suffering into creative energy. It finds its origins in the rituals and dances of the slaves in Cape Verde during Colonisation. Dances that later formed a major part of Cape Verde's culture. Dancers that have experienced Helio's connection session, have described it as an emotional, intense and deeply personal experience which seeks to lead the participants to express personal anxieties through dancing and singing. An experience which leads you to be better, in life and in Dance. .......................... Hélio Santos Hélio Santos is a Dancer, Teacher and Choreographer. He was born in Cabo Verde and currently lives in Lisbon. He is one of the pioneers of Kizomba dance and was a part of the first generation of Kizomba teachers, who were responsible for bringing Kizomba out of Africa and introducing it to the world. In his early childhood, Hélio danced the traditional dances from Cabo Verde, namely Coladeira, Morna, Mazurka, Batuque, Funana and Kola San Jon. Kizomba, or "Passada" in Cabo Verde, was something he always had by his side. In Cabo Verde, it is not taught, because it is a part of the culture of the country. Consequently, Hélio developed his own personal style in Kizomba, and his teaching methodology was personally developed as a result of his life path, and his experiences travelling around the world teaching Kizomba. Hélio concluded his studies at P.A.R.T.S. (The Performing Arts Research and Training Studios) and got a scholarship from the Calouste Gulbenkian. He is the founder of the project KizombaXtreme and also created a Kizomba DVD in 2015 known as "The 7 Pillars of Kizomba Xtreme". He went on to publish one of the first articles about Kizomba dance in collaboration with Guilherme, entitled "Elements Of Cabo Verdean Dances In Kizomba", which can be found on his website www.helio-santos.com.