How to Control a Kizomba Dance Floor Without Ruining the Flow

How to Control a Kizomba Dance Floor Without Ruining the Flow

Author: Kizomba Conversations Podcast July 3, 2026 Duration: 53:58
Send us Fan Mail DJ Ellen shares her journey from her cultural roots in Suriname to becoming a prominent DJ in the Kizomba scene. She discusses her early influences, the accidental start of her DJ career, and her experiences navigating a male-dominated industry. DJ Ellen emphasizes the importance of building energy on the dance floor and the challenges she faces as a DJ, while also encouraging more women to join the DJ community. In this engaging conversation, DJ Ellen shares insights into th...

There's a particular warmth and connection found in Kizomba, that beautiful Angolan dance and its music, which Kizomba Conversations Podcast captures perfectly in audio form. Rather than offering formal instruction, this series sits you down for a genuine chat among friends who share this passion. Each episode unfolds as a relaxed, engaging discussion with a different voice from the global community. You’ll hear from respected teachers breaking down the dance's cultural nuances, DJs exploring the rhythms that make you move, and artists who live and breathe the music. These conversations naturally delve into personal journeys, the subtle differences between styles, and the simple joy this art form brings to people across the world. Tuning into this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in a festival courtyard after a great social, listening to stories that deepen your appreciation. It’s for anyone who has ever felt the compelling pull of the music and wants to understand the people and stories behind its enduring, worldwide appeal. The hosts, themselves dedicated enthusiasts, guide these talks with a clear love for the subject, making every interview both interesting and accessible, whether you're a seasoned dancer or just curiously tapping your foot to the beat.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 37

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Episode #5: In Conversation with Kizomba Promoter - Seyi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:46
Send us Fan Mail In this fifth episode of Kizomba Conversations, we welcome Seyi, the promoter behind the sensational Kizomba Chocolate Tuesdays! What’s Inside: The UK Kizomba Scene: Seyi reveals the vibrant world of Kiz…
Episode #4: In Conversation with Kizomba DJ - DJ Sabura [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:45
Send us Fan Mail In this fourth episode of Kizomba Conversations, we discover how DJ Sabura entered the world of DJing and Kizomba, the challenges he faced as a white DJ in a predominantly black scene, and his unique app…
Episode #3: In Conversation with Kizomba Teacher Rico Suave [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:07
Send us Fan Mail In this third episode of Kizomba Conversations, Rico Suave shares his journey from Guinea-Bissau to Portugal and then to the UK. He discusses the origins of his nickname, the influence of music and dance…
Episode #2: In Conversation with Kizomba Teacher Riquita Alta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:58
Send us Fan Mail In this second episode of Kizomba Conversations, we are joined by the legendary Kizomba teacher Riquita Alta. She shares her personal journey with Kizomba, from growing up in Angola to moving to Portugal…
Episode #1: In Conversation with Kizomba Teacher Shaina Kalila [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:21
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Kizomba Conversations, Shaina Kalila, who is a Kizomba teacher in London, joins us on the sofa for our first episode to discuss her Kizomba journey. She shares insights on her early ye…