This post from the Embassy of Angola means a great deal to me and our community.
What began as a love of Kizomba and Semba became a love of Angola itself, its people, history, music, food, resilience, generosity and culture.
Over the years, many Angolans have welcomed us, taught us, corrected us, inspired us and shared pieces of their culture with us. We are deeply grateful for that generosity and trust.
My hope is that more people in Australia can experience and appreciate the richness of Angolan culture in a respectful and genuine way.
Thank you to the Embassy of Angola for believing in this work, and to every Angolan who has opened their heart and home to us.
To everyone building this community with respect and love.
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Kizomba no Coração with Séverine
Kizomba classes, workshops, parties, and special weekenders in Brisbane. Come dance, connect, and switch off đ€ Here, youâll find more than steps.
Welcome to Coração do Kizomba (The Heart of Kizomba) â€ïž
SĂ©verine Coulanges, Founder and Director
At Coração do Kizomba Academy, Kizomba and Semba are taught with care, musicality, and respect for their cultural roots, with an emphasis on connection, feeling, and shared enjoyment. Iâm SĂ©verine, a Kizomba teacher and community event organiser. Iâve been immersed in Kizomba and Semba since 2014, lea
30/04/2026
Iâve been reflecting on the last 12 years of learning and immersing myself in Kizomba and its history.
Things have shifted for me over time as I began to feel the music in my body more .
Enjoy the playlist, and add your favourite if itâs missing.
đŠđŽ Semba Lives Inside Kizomba, they are family đȘđ¶
These are just a few words to touch on a very extensive subject đđŒ
Music all over the world has always been a way to express feeling, a way for people to have a voice. Semba music is about cultural identity and resistance.
Kizomba has its roots in Semba, the music, and is also shaped by Zouk. Itâs about the vibe, the feel of it, not about the speed. Itâs easy to think Semba is fast and Kizomba is slow, but this couldnât be further from the truth.
For many coming to this from the outside, it can seem simple at first, But the more you listen and learn, the more you begin to feel how much meaning sits underneath it.
Semba music helped shape the Kizomba universe we all love today.
It has brought people together near and far. It has also carried truth, and at times that truth came at a cost for the artists who expressed it.
And here we are, fortunate enough to be able to hear these songs and to dance this dance that means so much to so many.
Semba brings the play and joy, Kizomba brings the closeness, and together they give the dance its depth. The more you listen, the more you will discover its beauty.
đȘ You donât need to choose between Semba and Kizomba. Here is a little Semba list, have a listen and see if you can fall in love with one song and name it in the comments.
Semba Sampler đ„ Playlist · Severine Coulanges · 21 items
13/02/2026
African Partner Dance Classes in Brisbane | Only $20
This Kizomba Beginners class is designed for people who want to move, connect, and learn in a supportive environment - no experience required.
Kizomba is a culturally rich partner dance from Angola thatâs enjoyed worldwide. Each week, youâll build confidence, improve your dance fitness, and explore a style thatâs joyful, creative, and grounding.
Each class includes 1 hour of learning + 1 hour of social time!
$20 per person or $30 for two!
đLocation: 247b Simpsons Rd, Bardon QLD 4065
đïž Date & Time: 21 Feb, Sat | 10:30 am 12:30 pm
đïž Date & Time: 25 Feb, Wed | 7:00 pm 9:00 pm
Sign up today: https://www.severinecoulanges.com/african-partner-dance-classes
14/12/2025
â€ïž As the year comes to a close, Iâm reminded that itâs all of you who give these nights their meaning and joy â€ïžđ€
What touches me every time is seeing you walk through the door, ready to make time to come together, to share a smile, a chat, and a dance.
Iâm deeply grateful for our Kizomba community here in Brisbane.
Thank you to everyone who was part of it. Have a Merry Christmas đđâ€ïž
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15/10/2025
A beautiful gem from Angolaâs musical history đŠđŽ
Lourdes Van-Dunem, affectionately known as Tia Lourdes, performing with the legendary NâGola Ritmos for RTP in 1964.
Founded by âLiceuâ Vieira Dias, this group carried the spirit and resilience of a generation, even through repression and the imprisonment of two of its founders, Amadeu and Liceu.
At this time, the group was kept alive by Nino, Fontinhas, XĂŽdo, ZĂ© Cordeiro, Lourdes, and GĂ©gĂ© â true guardians of Angolan music.
A timeless performance to remember â€ïž
N'Gola Ritmos - Monami Lourdes Van-Dunem, ou Tia Lourdes como era conhecida em Angola, canta com os célebre N'Gola Ritmos para a RTP em 1964.Esta é uma actuação histórica do grupo ...
14/10/2025
Strength meets softness | Like water, shaping stone into sandđ§
Discover how leading from your deep and flexible core transforms your dance from the inside out.
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The Muscles Behind the Frame: Feel the Music Move You From the Inside Out! â Severine Coulanges Maintaining a strong dance frame requires more than just âgoodâ posture; itâs about engaging the right muscles to create a solid, yet fluid, connection with your partner. If youâve ever wondered how professional dancers achieve that effortless grace, two key muscle groups are doing much of t...
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