In Mabor, a dusty and neglected corner of Luanda, the sound of a catchy beat rising means only one thing to the area's youngsters: time to dance the kizomba. Kizomba's origins are hotly debated. Its ...

While hosting salsa dance socials, Araiza has also created Kizomba-only dance rooms to give interested dancers a place to practice. On a recent Saturday night, the Kizomba-only room attracted ...

In recent years the kizomba has begun to spread across the dance floors of Europe, before being taken up across the world. "It's natural that it works everywhere," said Mario Contreiras, a keen ...

Characterised by sensually swaying hips and couples clutching each other's bodies, kizomba has been described as the sexiest dance in the world - and it is exploding in popularity outside of its ...

During Brazil’s 35th Art Biennale, immerse yourself in the exhibits to learn more about the culturally rich tradition of Kizomba.

Kizomba is a style of dance which has become really important in Angolan culture in recent decades. The word "Kizomba" means "celebration" or "party" in Kimbundu, a Bantu language. The dance style ...

Kizomba, a dance originating from Angola, is often compared to kompa, which has its roots in Haiti. While the two styles share similarities, kompa is considered slightly more sensual.

After its sanitised beginnings in colonial Hong Kong, Latin dance really took off after the handover, when devotees Bo Ko Si-liu and Ricci Yasin started holding salsa parties. Now fans can dance ...

Angola's 'kizomba' dance mesmerises the worldIn Mabor, a dusty and neglected corner of Luanda, the sound of a catchy beat rising means only one thing to the area's youngsters: time to dance the ...

In Mabor, a dusty and neglected corner of Luanda, the sound of a catchy beat rising means only one thing to the area's youngsters: time to dance the kizomba. The Angolan dance is gaining worldwide ...