How did you get into dancing? A friend that knew I enjoy dancing (like just moving and myself thinking I was any good at it when going to clubs) asked if I would join her for a Salsa Class… I did and it got me from the very 1st day. What projects are you currently working on? The Festivals as usual now, LIKE Festival in … Continue reading SPOTLIGHT X JOAO ROCHA
How did you get into dancing? I’ve always enjoyed dancing since I was little, but it was in September 2012 that everything started at the Black Dance, dance school. I was part of the school’s group of extra activities when in 2013 I received the invitation from Epifânio to compete together at the national contest of Kizomba and Semba. Unfortunately we didn’t participate together that … Continue reading SPOTLIGHT X CINARA XAVIER
How did you get into dancing? When I started dancing it wasn’t a big deal for me. I was at home when through a friend I decided to go to a dance school. Since then I’ve became “Horácio João Tukina”. It is also true that it is an Angolan dance, so whether we enjoy dancing or not, we have a bit of it in us … Continue reading SPOTLIGHT X HORACIO JOAO
How did you get into dancing? I started dancing when i was 10 years old when i joined a dance academy. What projects are you currently working on? Nowadays, I’m working with Eddy Vents on a project called Kizuri. What’s been the most memorable moment of your journey as a dancer so far? The most significant moment of my journey was when I launched … Continue reading SPOTLIGHT X ALBERTO CELMO
How did you get into dancing? I started dancing from a very young age, I grew up in a family environment where everyone liked to dance, so I learned and I always liked to dance. What projects are you currently working on? I am currently training dancers in the dance group “phenomenon of semba” , teaching at “Africadance” dance studio and organizing a workshop here … Continue reading SPOTLIGHT X TELMA ANDRE
How did you get into dancing? I started dancing Kizomba and Semba in 2010 at the Semba Classical Union Dance School with my master Narciso Cardoso “Zelão” when I was already Kuduro’s Dancer What projects are you currently working on? At the beginning of the year, I was part of the “Dream Team Kizomba & Semba Angola 2018” Dance Project, which allowed me … Continue reading SPOTLIGHT X ADILSON MAIZA
How did you get into dancing? I was into solo dances like hip-hop and other stuff. My best friend, who was a complete bachata and kizomba dancer, got me into kizomba. After my first party, I couldn’t stop thinking about the dance. I watched videos at the time but it did not attract me at all. My first class was a semba class – let’s … Continue reading SPOTLIGHT X MANU SAUDADE
