Should You Keep Your Kizomba Movements Small or Expressive?

Kizomba dancing allows ladies to showcase graceful, fluid movements. Some argue that women should keep gestures small and subtle. However, others believe Kizomba offers ladies a chance to be bold and expressive. So, should women restrict their dance vocabulary or embrace the freedom to move dramatically? Let’s explore both perspectives. Try to find examples of both sides in the video below, where Aurea Febraio is dancing kizomba with her students.

Those advocating for small, contained movements make reasonable points. Kizomba’s essence lies in connection and musicality over flashy moves. Ladies keeping things simple allows greater attention to rhythm and partner chemistry. Moreover, by avoiding expansive motions, women maintain elegance and femininity on the dancefloor. Afterall, overtly theatrical movements could distract from the sensuality of Kizomba.

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However, limiting self-expression contradicts Kizomba’s improvisational nature. The truth remains, expressiveness reveals confidence and individuality. Big, dramatic actions let ladies push creative boundaries under the music’s spell. Passion and artistry should not necessitate restraint. Furthermore, expansive shapes pose no inherent lack of grace or disruption. On the contrary, they showcase control and skill.

As with most things, moderation seems the wisest path forward. Ladies need not confine themselves to tiny steps nor flail wildly without purpose. Instead, women should feel encouraged to adorn musical phrases however they wish. Sometimes, subtle hip sways or shoulder shimmies suit the melody. Other times, sweeping turns or full-bodied undulations better reflect rhythmic emotions. The key lies in mindful creativity, not arbitrary limits.

In conclusion, female kizomba dancers can keep movements small or extensive. Rather than universal standards, dancing differently, confidently and from the heart is what matters most. Kizomba’s essence is freedom. Ladies express themselves through improvisation within connection. No one shape or size constitutes the “right way”. We all contribute diverse qualities. Judgment gets left at the door. So dance, sway, twist and glide according to your inner voice. Its cadence, after all, contributes rhythm that makes Kizomba so universally loved.