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And the Scientific Way to Progress Faster Almost every dancer experiences it. You attend events. You practise. You dance socially. Yet somehow… you feel stuck. The steps are familiar, but your dancing doesn’t feel lighter. Partners respond inconsistently. Progress slows. This is not random. From a scientific perspective, feeling stuck is usually the result of an  incorrect training structure , not a lack of talent. The solution is not “more dancing.” It is  better-sequence

A brief historical perspective: hips as ancestral health technology The idea that hip and pelvic movement is “optional” or “decorative” is historically very recent. For most of human history, cultural dance was a primary method of maintaining hip, pelvic, and spinal health—for both men and women, across the lifespan. African traditions: hips as load-bearing intelligence Across many African cultures, dance evolved in environments that demanded physical resilience: walking long

What Many People Feel but Few Can Explain Across New Zealand, a quiet but widespread change has occurred since COVID. People report feeling less coordinated, slower to react, less balanced, and more disconnected from their bodies. Falls are more common. Movement feels awkward. Learning physical skills—especially dance, skating, or sport—takes longer than it once did. This is not imagination, nor simply “deconditioning”. What has declined is proprioception—the nervous system

Dancing on sand is often dismissed as a novelty or a romantic backdrop. In reality, for Kizomba and Semba, sand represents one of the most biomechanically honest and culturally aligned training surfaces available. When the sand is coarse—offering resistance, instability, and tactile feedback—the benefits extend far beyond aesthetics. It becomes a powerful tool for physical health, movement quality, and partner connection. This article explores the benefits of dancing Kizomba

Just wanted to say thank you all for the great support, enthusiasm and your great energy in making Kizomba scene in Wellington so...

Sunshine & blue sky are finally here! Wohhhoooo.... "There are shortcuts to happiness, and dancing Kizomba is one of them..." UPCOMING...

Merry Christmas from Kiz Family in Wellington, New Zealand THANK YOU for those who have participated at the last Christmas Party,...

Hello, This Sunday is our last Classes in 2016, to celebrate this, here is something special for you: a joint 2 hours class for all...

Hi all! Just came back from Byron Bay Australia and we miss home dearly! There is no Foundation Class tomorrow, but.... If you want to...