Alongside his band, he played a major role in the development of this music style. Eduardo Paim played a significant role in popularising Kizomba internationally and is recognised as the father of Kizomba music. It was practiced as a means of recovering from the aftermath and mental tensions caused by the civil war. Kizomba is a dance and musical genre that originated in Angola in the 1980s.
Misconceptions about dances like kizomba need to be dispelled.” “It will be a great way to introduce the whole funda and health benefits of social dancing. He also plans to curate the Trivandrum International Dance Congress. Karthik envisions building a supportive network of dancers through top-notch workshops. It is safe to practise, as there is etiquette to be followed.” Thiruvananthapuram can actually become a hub for such social dancing culture. However, unlike Kochi, avenues for novel dancing like kizomba were few here,” she says. “Finally, there is something to rejoice. “I had learnt the basics of social dancing when I was in Class 9 at a workshop held in the city. Karthik, in collaboration with BigFoot Dance Arena in Kuravankonam, conducts Kizomba classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. As TNIE checks out the space, Keerthana Sajju, who recently joined ‘Let’s Kizomba’, says she is thrilled to experiment with the unique Afro style. As we are all leading a stressed lifestyle, one hour of Kizomba is sure to relieve your stress hormones and feel refreshed.” “It is known as an enjoyable cardio workout for every age group,” Karthik highlights. “With smooth steps, the whole body moves and will burn extra calories in a joyful act of dancing. In foreign countries, they practise social dance forms to build a friendly community and harmony.”īesides promoting social connections and boosting one’s confidence, Kizomba offers health benefits as well. It cultivates respect for personal boundaries and comfort. He adds that sensual steps do not mean it is only for couples. It is a gender-neutral dance form with sensual moves.”
It may not be only male-female, as being a social dance it is basically about letting go and socialising. “Kizomba has simple moves, and is easy for first-time dancers. “The style is more like letting someone into your space and together swaying to the music, going where it takes you,” Karthik explains. However, he emphasises that there are no traditional gender roles or rules per se in kizomba. Karthik explains that kizomba is a couple dance characterised by torso and arm contact, where dancers guide and follow each other, incorporating hip rotations and rhythmic steps. While the city is familiar with Latin dance forms such as salsa, flamenco, tango, and bachata, kizomba adds a fresh flavour to the local dance scene.
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