The 4 Kizombalove Pillars
Below you will find the 4 pillars of the “José N’dongala Kizombalove Methodology” – also known as the “4 Kizombalove pillars” – applied by many dancers and teachers in several countries. These pillars will help you to dance, enjoy and teach kizomba / Semba, according to the Angolan values.
1. The 9 dimensions of the José N’dongala Kizombalove Methodology
The training method “José N’dongala Kizombalove Methodology” combines 9 different aspects which are referred to as dimensions
Combination of Figures
Musicality
Technic
Style
Figures
Improvisation
Creativity
Theatrical Expression
Choreography
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2. The “8 Key Rules”
The “8 key rules of the José N’dongala Kizombalove Methodology” will help you to be professional and structured as a teacher.
The tempo of the music has to be considered and indicated before starting a step.
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3. “12 ways of doing the break on 3”
The “12 ways of doing the break on 3” will help you to be a master in the art of improvisation.
1. Line step forward
2. Line step backward
3. Triangle step forward
4. Triangle step backward
5. Triangle step sideward
6. Triangle step forward with change direction
7. Triangle step backward with change direction
8. Quarter turn: anti clockwise
9. Quarter turn: clockwise
10. Meio giro (half circle)
11. Reverse meio giro
12. Saida lateral with quarter turn: clockwise
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4. The 8 “Kizombalove Golden rules”
The “KIZOMBALOVE GOLDEN RULES” will help you to become a good Kizomba/Semba dancer.
Listen very carefully to “every instrument” “individually” so as to train your semba/kizomba musical ear. Keeping in mind that the focus of Semba is mostly on rhythmic motifs (or pattern).
