Kizomba/Semba/Afro-Tribal Workshop +Social with Master Petchu in Houston, Tx
A South Africa Event on 2016-05-10 20:00:00
There are many amazing kizomba/semba instructors around the world but nobody gets to have the title Master besides Petchu. We are honored to have the rare opportunity to host this legendary instructor here in Houston, Tx for a series of workshops. Learn from THE Master of Kizomba, Semba, Afrohouse, and Angolan dances. WHO created the methodology of "the basics of kizomba."…Petchu did. WHO coined the term "virgula"…one of the quintessential basics of kizomba?…..Petchu did. WHO was the main pioneer responsible for bringing Kizomba/Semba and other dances out of Angola to Europe to make them popular…Petchu. Yes, you will be learning from a legend during this event. Date: Tuesday May 10, 2016 Time: 8:00 -11:00 followed by potluck social Location: Private residence. You must purchase a pass before the event to get address location. This workshop will have a more intimate feel so that you can take this opportunity to get to really know Master Petchu, one of the founding fathers of kizomba instruction. Workshop 1 8:00-9:00pm : Angolan Afro-Tribal Dances and Kuduro Workshop 2 9:00 -10:00pm Kizomba Workshop 3 10:00–11:00pm: Semba Price: Early bird price 55USD, General before the day of workshops: 65USD, Day of workshops: 70USD Instructor Biography Maestre Petchu was born August 14, 1967 in Luanda, Republic of Angola and has been dancing since 1978. In 1995, he was awarded with the prize of "best choreographer of traditional dances of the world "leading the Kilandukilu collecting three trophies Gold and Silver with best choreography and best world group, eighth international biennial of traditional dances in the world, in South Africa. He is the pioneer teacher to bring Angolan dances to the dance schools in Portugal, and to consolidate the animations in schools, dances and festive dance, 1ºFestival International World dance "Wanderings" in 1996 in Évora (Portugal). Mentor, creator of the international teaching methodology, Kizomba, Semba and tarraxinha (Geometry Kizomba Master Petchu). Is Founder, Dancer Choreographer and Artistic Director of Ballet Traditional Kilandukilu for at least 30 years.
at Houston
Houston, TX
Houston, United States
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