Dancing with style and grace is the dream of every Kizomba lady on the social floor. But achieving that effortless finesse takes time, practice, and knowing yourself as a dancer. The key is being patient with yourself as you build up your skills. Rome wasn’t built in a day, after all! In case you don’t know what Kizomba Lady Styling may look like, check out this short choreography by Lisa and Carolina.
For those not familiar with Kizomba lady styling – it is a dance concept within the Kizomba genre that focuses on the expression of femininity, grace, and individual creativity. It is a form of artistic interpretation where female dancers add their personal touch to the regular partner version of the dance, elevating it beyond the basic steps and movements. Now that we got it cleared, let’s continue…
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When starting out, it’s easy to get frustrated if your body doesn’t move exactly how you want it to. Take a deep breath and remember – comparison is the thief of joy! Focus on your own growth rather than comparing yourself to other dancers. Celebrate each little win, whether it’s nailing a certain hip movement or feeling more comfortable with a new step. Progress takes time.
Now let’s break things down. Here are some tips to up your dance game:
- Frame is everything! Work on keeping your arms and torso lifted with good posture. Imagine a string pulling you up from the crown of your head. Keep shoulders relaxed and don’t hunch over your partner. A strong frame makes leading and following so much easier.
- Play with different arm styling. Smooth, circular arm movements add grace. Try holding one arm up in a fluid curve, changing levels and directions. Use your arms to interpret the music. Just don’t flail aimlessly! Control is key.
- Stylish footwork requires balance and control. Practice drills for cleaner foot placement, swaying your hips side to side. Quick, tidy feet with pointed toes look super sharp. Transfer weight smoothly through your feet – no jarring stomps. Float like a butterfly!
- Ooze confidence and character. Even if you’re shaky on a move, sell it! A confident attitude makes mistakes less noticeable. Use the music to inspire your mood and movement quality. Play with accents and contrasts: slow and silky, pulsing and percussive.
Now for advanced tips:
- Experiment with contra body movement. If your hips go right, send your upper body left. It creates dynamic tension. Try swiveling your ribs/torso separately from your hips. Opposition is elegant.
- Layer on complex footwork and body isolations. Cross one foot over the other. Roll your hips. Ribcage lifts. Shoulder shimmies. Hit accents with your whole body – hips, head, hands. Fuller musicality takes your dancing up a notch.
- Vary timing and syncopation. Play with contrasting tempos in your body. Suspend a movement, then suddenly accelerate. Dance behind, on top of, or ahead of the beat for surprise. Syncopation adds excitement.
There you have it! Master these tips through regular practice. Record yourself to see your progress. It’s not magic, just diligence. Stay determined to become a stylish Kizomba queen. Don’t beat yourself up, over-complicate things or rush the process. Just keep those hips swaying to the beat, take things one day at a time, and enjoy the journey. The fancy moves will come when you’re ready.
If you feel like you need some help we encourage you to check out your local social dance studios and see if they have dedicated Kizomba Lady Style classes in their program. They may call it differently depending on the country like Kizomba Femme, Ginga Classes or some other way. But it’s easy to figure out once you start searching.
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