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Kizomba & Semba
in Charlotte

Rooted in Angola. Danced with soul. Taught with intention.

Sobre

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Portrait of Brandon Bell, Lead Instructor — Kizomba & Semba

Brandon Bell

Lead Instructor — Kizomba & Semba

Brandon teaches kizomba and semba as a conversation — technical foundations first, soulful connection always. Based in Charlotte, he guides dancers from their very first step through advanced musicality, with patience and a deep respect for the Angolan roots of the dance.

Portrait of Hazel Ami Okwaro, Co-Instructor — Kizomba

Hazel Ami Okwaro

Co-Instructor — Kizomba

Hazel brings warmth, precision, and a follower-forward perspective to every class. She helps beginners find their confidence and helps experienced dancers refine the details that make kizomba feel effortless — grounded, musical, and present.

Together, they're building Charlotte's kizomba home.

As danças

Two dances, one heartbeat

Semba is the Angolan parent dance — playful, rhythmic, earthy. Kizomba is its softer, more intimate descendant — slow, connected, conversational. Learning both deepens your feel for the music and the culture.

Kizomba

Slow, close, conversational. Every step is a listening.

Semba

Playful and rhythmic. The Angolan root of everything.

Aulas

Weekly classes in Charlotte

  • Thursday7:00pmKizomba & Semba Class2935 Griffith St, Charlotte, NC 28203
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New to kizomba? First class is the perfect place to start — no partner needed.

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Book Brandon for festivals & privates

Available for festival teaching, performances, and private lessons across the Southeast. Reach out for rates and availability.

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