ROOTS & RHYTHM Sydney's Intensive Kizomba & Semba Weekender, 18 July | Event in Pyrmont | AllEvents

ROOTS & RHYTHM Sydney's Intensive Kizomba & Semba Weekender

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Fri, 18 Jul, 2025 at 09:00 am

Health Alliance Movement

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Date & Location

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025 at 09:00 am - Sun, 20 Jul, 2025 at 01:59 pm (AEST)

Health Alliance Movement

52-60 Francis St, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia, Sydney, Australia, Pyrmont

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ROOTS & RHYTHM Sydney's Intensive Kizomba & Semba Weekender
Kirsi & Dasmara’s First Australian Tour – 18, 19 & 20 July!

Australia, get ready! For the first time ever, internationally acclaimed Kizomba artists Kirsi VanSol and Dasmara Dossantos are heading Down Under for a three-day tour packed with world-class workshops, cultural insight, and unforgettable energy.

🎉 Event Schedule:

⭐ Friday 18 July (night): Pre-Party Workshop with Kirsi & Dasmara and Party

⭐Saturday 19 July: Workshops with Kirsi & Dasmara.

⭐ Saturday 19 July (night): Pre-party workshop and party.

⭐ Sunday, 20 July: Workshops with Kirsi

⭐ Sunday 20 July (night): Pre-party workshop and party.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn directly from these instructors who are respected in the global Kizomba community.


💃🏽🕺🏽Artists:
⭐ Dasmara Dossantos 🇦🇴
⭐ Kirsi VanSol 🇫🇮
⭐ Jessica Usher 🇦🇺
⭐ Mina Guirguis 🇦🇺
⭐ DJ Mousai 🇦🇺
⭐ DJ Tempo 🇦🇺


🧠About the Artists:

⭐ Kirsi VanSol ⭐
A pioneer in the global Kizomba scene, Kirsi has been teaching since 2011 and leading cultural immersion trips to Angola since 2017. She is widely respected for her deep knowledge, close collaboration with Angolan artists, and ability to bridge cultural understanding. Notably, she was the first European person to teach Kizomba in Angola and continues to champion the authentic roots of the dance.

In May 2024, Kirsi was invited to speak at the inaugural Original Kizomba Association conference in Angola, where she received an award for her outstanding contributions to Angolan culture and tourism — an honour she describes as her “Oscar for Lifetime Achievement.”

Kirsi’s teaching blends musicality, biomechanics, and cultural context, helping dancers connect body, music, and heritage meaningfully.


⭐ Dasmara Dossantos ⭐
An Angolan-born dancer based in Portugal, Dasmara has taught Kizomba since 2006. He gained international acclaim in 2013 when he won the Africa Dançar competition, earning the title of World Champion in Kizomba and Semba.

Renowned for his creativity, precision, and technical excellence, Dasmara is a favourite at festivals and events worldwide. His classes are known for their clarity, energy, and depth, attracting dedicated students across Europe and beyond.

In addition to his work as a dancer and teacher, Dasmara occasionally steps behind the DJ decks, bringing his musical expertise to the dance floor for a full-circle experience.



Spaces are limited – don’t miss your chance to train with these legends of Kizomba in their Australian debut!


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Health Alliance Movement, 52-60 Francis St, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia,Sydney, Australia, Pyrmont

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ROOTS & RHYTHM Sydney's Intensive Kizomba & Semba Weekender, 18 July | Event in Pyrmont | AllEvents
ROOTS & RHYTHM Sydney's Intensive Kizomba & Semba Weekender
Fri, 18 Jul, 2025 at 09:00 am