Oi Gente! This group is for anyone interested in the Portuguese language and the culture of Portuguese speaking countries. So whether you are feeling saudades for Brazil and don’t want to lose your português, love the lyrics and sweet sounds of bossa nova and samba, or have Portuguese speaking family that you’d like to converse with, you can come here to get your fill of the beautiful Portuguese language. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome. Aproveite!

What is Kizomba? Kizomba is a sensual dance that originated in Angola in the '80s. The word 'kizomba' means 'party' in the Angolan language Kimbundo. It is a fusion of Semba, the predecessor of Samba with Zouk music of the French Caribbean Islands. Kizomba is more laid back than tango but more intimate, slow and sensual than salsa. In the last few years, Kizomba has quickly spread throughout Europe via Portugal. Now it is taking its place in the USA. Kizomba Classes with Bay Area's most favorite …

This is for the Bay Area people that love to learn and dance Kizomba and Zouk.

dedicated to promoting authentic  popular social dances: cuban danzon, son, and casino;brazilian samba, bossa nova, lambada and forro; colombian cumbia, vallenato and porro; american lindy hop/swing, jump/rock'n'roll ,disco/hustle and social foxtrot; reggae; calypso/soca;reggaeton;beguine; bachata and merengue; zouk;puerto rican plena and danza; mexican polca and vals;argentine tango and milonga; and others. we meet weekly to learn the dances and go out several times a month to practice to live …

A community of men enhancing life through rhythm and soul