The energetic African partner dance that gave birth to Kizomba.
Semba is like Kizomba a dance originated from Africa - a rhythmic dance with a variety of tempos created in the 1970s, shaped by European and traditional African dance. Its energetic rhythm is one of the main contributors to the Kizomba dance.
Semba is sometimes confused with Brazilian Samba since their names are so similar. The word semba comes from "massemba" meaning "a touch of the bellies" - one of the most recognizable movements in Semba and Kizomba.
Semba is a dance based on walking with a range of tempos, from slow and relaxing to fast and energetic. The dance can be linear or circular depending on the dancer's creativity.
Semba is not only a very energetic dance but also a very playful one - with fun tricks, humor, and a strong sense of connection between partners.
Join one of our classes and experience the energy. No partner needed.
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