Social Fridays: Kizomba Zouk (KZ) Latin Dance Night

Irina Feldesh Latin Dance Edmonton

Join us for a fun night of dancing with out of town artists at this beautiful Edmonton venue in the heart of Whyte Avenue! :)

Foundry On Whyte

SUMMARY<ul><li>Social Dancing (Kizomba and Brazilian Zouk) on Friday, September 15, 2023</li><li>Come alone or with a partner</li><li>Beginners welcome</li></ul>⚠️ Early bird discounted passes are limited, so make sure to get yours quickly!

SCHEDULE<ul><li>Brazilian Zouk Dance Workshop with Jarett &amp; Zoé, 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm</li><li>UrbanKiz Dance Workshop with Samantha &amp; GG, 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm</li><li>Kizomba and Brazilian Zouk (KB) Social Dancing, 10:00 pm to 2:00 am</li></ul>ARTIST BIOS<ul><li><a href="https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/irina-feldesh" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">I﻿rina Feldesh</a></li><li><a href="https://wherecanwedance.com/artists/samantha_fast" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Samantha Fast from Winnipeg/Calgary</a></li><li><a href="https://wherecanwedance.com/artists/gurleen-gang" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GG from Kenya/Kelowna</a></li><li><a href="https://wherecanwedance.com/artists/dj-faye" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DJ Faye from Edmonton</a></li><li><a href="https://wherecanwedance.com/artists/jarrett-davies" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jarrett Davies from Edmonton</a></li><li><a href="https://wherecanwedance.com/artists/zoe-saulnier" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Zoé Saulnier from Edmonton</a></li></ul>LOCATIONFoundry on Whyte, 10426 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, ABOTHER LINKS<ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1403218663791911" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.meetup.com/yegdancer/events/294408165/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Meetup</a></li></ul>

For information on other Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, and/or Brazilian Zouk events in Edmonton, see the YEG Dancer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yegdancer" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook Page</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yegdancer" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram Page</a>, <a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1144244676150068" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook Group</a>, or <a href="https://www.meetup.com/yegdancer" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Meetup Group</a>.You can also checkout our <a href="https://wherecanwedance.com/artists/irina-feldesh" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dance Events Listing</a> page.

FAQWho is the intended audience for this event?Do you love dancing? Are you ready to meet new people and be part of a welcoming community that celebrates diversity? Then this is the night for you!New to partner dancing? No worries! We will have beginner friendly workshops at the start of the night.Don't have a partner? No problem! We typically rotate throughout the night in both the dance lessons and social dancing with many dancers coming alone. Let your partner know you are a beginner and we will make sure you come away with a positive experience.Can you tell me more about these dances?KIZOMBAKizomba is a partner dance and musical genre that originated in Angola. This dance style is derived from another style called Semba and has also spawned many other styles within the Kizomba dance umbrella, including UrbanKiz.In recent years, UrbanKiz has become increasingly popular around the world and is now a staple at most Latin dance socials in our city, so knowing the basics of this dance will ensure you can dance all night long.BRAZILIAN ZOUKBrazilian Zouk is a Latin dance that began in Brazil during the early 1990s. It originated from a Brazilian dance called Lambada with influences from other Brazilian dance styles (Samba, Forro, and Bolero to name a few).With the emergence of Sensual Bachata, which is a style that fuses Brazilian Zouk movement elements with Bachata, there has been a renewed interest in learning the fundamentals of Brazilian Zouk to ensure those movements are executed safely/comfortably.

Can you tell me more about the venue?Foundry on Whyte, 10426 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, ABA beutiful rooftop special events venue with an indoor and outdoor dance space as well as bar service in the heart of Edmonton's Whye Avenue.What should I wear?You can choose to dress up or not, but make sure what you wear is comfortable enough to dance in (not too tight, not too short, not too warm, allows you to move your arms, hips, torso, and rest of the body easily, not a tripping hazard, etc.).Dance shoes are recommended, but not required. Any clean pair of shoes that is comfortable and not grippy on the floor will work (dress shoes, Fuego sneakers, Taygra sneakers, leather soled ballet flats, suede soled jazz shoes, Toms, etc.).Do I need to bring a partner?We rotate partners throughout the dance class and the social dancing portion, so we have lots of singles that come out to the events and you do not need to come with a partner. These events are great for both meeting new people as well as a date night.If you do come with a partner, you have the option not to rotate, though we highly recommend that you do to fully take advantage of the social aspect of the event as well as to enhance your learning experience during the dance classes.Is there anything else I should know?While we encourage everyone to arrive early, especially if you wish to participate in the dance lesson, dancers are welcome to join the dance class and social dancing portion of the night as they arrive. This is a safe space, so do as much or as little as you are able -- no judgment.Anyone can lead and anyone can follow, all we ask for is that you stay in your chosen role for the duration of the dance class to ensure you don't miss important details and assist in maintaining order during partner rotations. During the social dancing portion, dancers are welcome to switch between the lead and follow roles, but make sure you are clear with your partner regarding which role each will have during a specific song as only one of you can lead at any given time.Rotating partners is highly beneficial to both leads and follows, however, if you arrived with a partner and wish not to rotate during the dance lesson/workshop, simply let the instructors know at the start of the class.What if I have more questions?If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out via Eventbrite prior to the event start time.

Refund PolicyNo refunds or exchanges, only transfers. To transfer your pass to another individual, please contact us at least 48 hours prior to the start of the event.

Our Pages and Groups

UrbanKiz and Kizomba Demos with Samantha Fast

Agenda

Beginner friendly lesson to get you ready for a full night of social dancing.

Brazilian Zouk Dance Workshop

UrbanKiz Dance Workshop

Don't be shy to ask the instructors and our out of town guests to dance!

Kizomba and Brazilian Zouk (KB) Social Dancing

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