Episode #2: In Conversation with Kizomba Teacher Riquita Alta

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 and then to London where she develops her teaching skills. She explains the influence of Zouk music on Kizomba and the importance of connecting to the music while dancing.
We also learn who her favourite dance partner is and why she can't get enough of dancing Kizomba.
To connect with Riquita, check her out on:
Instagram: riquita.bailunda
Facebook: Riquita Alta
Music:
Riquita mentions Zouk band - Kassav
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Chapters:
00:00 Riquita Alta's Journey with Kizomba
20:02 The Influence of Zouk Music on Kizomba
27:06 The Importance of Connecting to the Music in Kizomba
29:02 The Role of Leaders and Followers in Kizomba
31:23 The Benefits of Learning Both Leading and Following
32:21 Teaching Both Leading and Following in Kizomba
33:18 The Dynamics of Leading and Following
35:43 Connecting with the Music in Kizomba
38:08 The History of Kizomba Music
44:00 Riquita's Journey as a Kizomba Teacher
49:31 Teaching the Foundation in Kizomba
01:05:34 Mastering the Foundation
01:09:07 Balancing Promotion and Readiness
01:11:32 The Importance of Basics
01:14:22 Semba and Kizomba
01:19:32 The Joy of Teaching
01:25:07 Feeling Over Appearance
01:26:31 Kizomba's Global Growth
01:28:57 Advice for Aspiring Teachers
01:31:19 Kizomba Experiences
01:33:14 Dream Concerts
01:34:21 Never Bored of Kizomba

[@jailsoncosta8570]

Amazing Kizomba journey 😊

[@georgiapapa4438]

❤

[@misseva9987]

"I guess I was the first Kizomba teacher in the UK....." said so casually haha. Wonderful stories!

[@altakizomba]

Indeed! I guess I was! 😊

[@antoniopereira4008]

I fell in love with kizomba 15 years ago when I went to a demonstration class.The strong beats, conquered me😊. Regarding the topic of leaders and followers, in my perspective and offcourse in a way followers have to adapt to leader, but the leader as also the "reaponsability" to feel/read the follower so the dance flows as one. Very nice conversation. Congrats.

[@VillaCUBANA-jl9om]

Can the host inbox me

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