Kizomba Fusion

Kizomba Fusion has evolved as a broad term encompassing various styles within the Kizomba genre. The core principles of these styles are often rooted in Ghetto Zouk.

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For a dancer to effectively blend leading and following techniques in Kizomba Fusion, a solid foundation in dance fundamentals is essential. With the right base, Kizomba Fusion can appear deceptively mechanical yet allows for greater creativity – a fascinating illusion.

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Key steps in Kizomba Fusion include:

• The side-to-side step

• Marca

• The ladies' saida

• The men's saida

• The Cha Cha Cha or quick-quick step

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Dancers are encouraged to integrate steps from other dance styles, enhancing their creativity and allowing for a more personalised expression.

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Mastery of these basic steps is crucial. Once they can be performed effortlessly by both the leader and follower, maintaining a fluid connection, the dance can evolve to include more intricate elements.

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Kizomba Fusion is best danced to modern music that offers a steady rhythm, marked by predictable breaks, facilitating movements like cross steps and body waves. This style of music enhances the dance's connection and sensuality, drawing influences from Kizomba, Tango, and Bachata. A significant influence of Tango can be observed in Kizomba Fusion, requiring a high level of connection and control between the dancers.