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Category: Urban Kiz basics series

Why we dance: finding your community 🌍

We're all looking for a place where we can be ourselves. 🌍✨ Why do people start dancing? For many it's about the technique or the music, but the reason people stay is the community. In a world where we spend more and more time behind screens, the dance floor offers something unique: a place to

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Why the basics are your superpower

The basics aren't just for beginners – they're your superpower! 🔑 In today's video Mårten talks about something many people forget: Whether you're a pro or taking your first steps, it's the basic technique that decides how good your dancing feels. Many want to rush straight to the advanced tricks, but the secret behind the

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How our Urban Kiz classes are structured

Many people wonder how we structure our Urbankiz classes. Our courses follow a clear pattern so you get the most out of your time on the dance floor: 1️⃣ Foundation & principles: We always start by laying a stable foundation. We go through techniques everyone can follow, explain the principles behind the movements and give

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From meditation music to electronic beats

The music in Urban Kiz is a journey! We dance to everything from slow meditation music to modern electronic dance music. This creates waves of different feelings and rhythms – a perfect environment for developing your musicality and technique in our workshops! Want to know how it feels? Then you can't miss this! 👇 🔥

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Why posture and balance come first

With solid basics, posture and balance, the more advanced technical steps and tricks come completely naturally. 🔥 Kizomba has its roots in Angola, where you should be able to dance with a water jug on your head. That's why we keep a firmer posture: the shoulders stay still, and the hip movements don't break the

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Urban Kiz: a unique connection and the key to heaven 💫

Have you danced Salsa or Bachata? Then you know that Kizomba and Urban Kiz are a different kind of experience. Many find it a bit harder at the start, but once you crack the code a new world opens up. It's the key to heaven! We dance close, which creates an incredibly beautiful and intimate

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The courage to take the first step 🚀

Coming to your first dance class is nerve-racking. I know! But you can relax – everyone feels the same (even the teacher!). For me, dancing has been the best thing I've ever done. That little moment of nerves is nothing compared to what you get back: • New excitement • A fantastic social community •

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Douceur: when dance becomes pure meditation 🧘‍♀️

There are moments on the dance floor when everything around you disappears. All that's left is the music, you and your partner – wrapped in a “bubble” of softness and presence. That's what Douceur is about. Douceur means softness/sweetness, and in this version of Urban Kiz we build a connection so strong that it feels

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Every dance is a unique conversation ✨

Urban Kiz is all about connection. Meeting new partners, working together and telling a shared story – that's the magic of partner dancing! See how smooth and controlled the flow becomes when the connection is in focus. Thank you @tierrakizz! Now in Norrköping: Urban Kiz with Mårten! Want to take your dancing to the next

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Marten & Yana

We are international Urban Kizomba teachers who accept bookings in events & festivals all over the world.

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