5 Kizomba dance videos that make you want to get up and dance
It is often said that YouTube is the kingdom of ephemeral trends and hollow content. But sometimes, around a video, we come across real cultural nuggets.
It is often said that YouTube is the kingdom of ephemeral trends and hollow content. But sometimes, around a video, we come across real cultural nuggets. This is the case of the Kizomba, this sensual dance born in Angola in the 1970s. Little known to the general public ten years ago, it radiates today in festivals around the world, and especially on Youtube, where talented couples chain millions of views. If you want to discover this dance or let yourself be inspired, here are 5 videos of Kizomba not to be missed.
Isabelle & Félicien - Fusion Kizomba 2018, Rome
This emblematic duo has become essential in the world of Kizomba. In this video shot in the streets of Rome, they dance on the song "Mil Pasos" by Soha. Their alchemy is palpable from the first seconds: everything is fluid, precise, but also filled with emotion. Their two style is both soft and powerful, and their connection literally gives life to music. We feel that they dance for them, but that they share everything with the public. A real moment suspended.
David Campos & Guida Rei - Demo in Houston
If you're more in a romantic mood, this video will speak to you. David Campos, confirmed dancer, shares the scene with Guida Rei, in a very finesse interpretation of the song "Mágico". Their movements are subtle, their eyes accomplices, and each step seems to tell a story. We are captivated by the precision of their dance, while feeling a very natural warmth. It’s sensual without ever doing it too much - just enough to get carried away.
Isabelle & Félicien - Kima Festival 2021
Impossible not to mention them a second time. Isabelle and Félicien are simply the international ambassadors of Kizomba. On stage, they deliver a technical and expressive performance here. Their steps flow like water, their posture is impeccable, and each rhythm variation is exploited with grace. We also notice the evolution of their style: a perfect mixture between traditional Kizomba and modern touches. A real dance lesson, and a pleasure to watch.
Jack & Sara - romance in motion
Some couples dance. Others tell a story. Jack & Sara do both. Their performance on "Experience" by Ludovico Einaudi is a pure moment of visual poetry. Their very intimate style flirts with the limit between dance and the declaration of love. Each gesture is measured, each look has meaning. They prove that Kizomba can be as elegant as it is overwhelming. A video that makes you want to fall in love ... or take lessons immediately.
Sara Lopez - The technique at the service of passion
This is undoubtedly one of the most respected dancers in the world. Sara Lopez, it is a stunning technical mastery, an impeccable sense of rhythm and a pedagogy that even appears in her artistic demonstrations. Her videos are ideal for beginners or those who want to progress: she shows, she explains, and above all, she inspires. Unlike other performances very focused on the couple, here, the spotlight is on the pure movement, on the body which is expressed with precision and strength.
Come on, admit, you got up to dance?
