About This Event

Kizomba Workshop & Social August 8th | Saturday | 4-6 PM 📍 Location The Second Green away from the boathouse/echo building at the Burlington Waterfront, between the bike path and the waterfront sidewalk. Look for us by the two large oak Trees enjoying the shade! Join instructor Elena for a welcoming afternoon of learning, movement, community and connection on the dance floor! (In this case being the green at the waterfront-hooray summer!) ⸻ ✨ What to Expect 4-5 PM — Workshop This class will be a MUSICALITY Edition: Kizomba musicality is about more than just hearing the music—it’s about feeling it. In this class, we’ll explore how to connect your movement to the music so every dance feels more natural, expressive, and connected. Each workshop in this series will dive into a specific theme such as: • Partner connection • Musicality • Ginga (the natural movement and flow of the dance) • Technique and smooth transitions 5-6 PM — Social Dancing Put what you learned into practice and enjoy an hour of relaxed dancing with others in the community! ⸻ 💃 Who This Is For • Some experience recommended, but not required • Beginners: come ready for a fun challenge • Intermediate dancers: refine your technique and deepen your connection Everyone is welcome — come solo or with a partner! ⸻ 💲 Pricing Outdoor events are by suggested donation range of $15-$25 To pre-register, please venmo using the link below. You can also preregister by emailing artisteelena@gmail.com if you wish to pay cash or check instead at the time of the event. Credit cards are not accepted at this time. https://venmo.com/u/Elena-Pierre About the instructor Elena has been dancing Kizomba for over 10 years. Her passion for the dance has taken her to international festivals and countless hours on the dance floor, learning from top instructors and refining her connection and musicality. Before the pandemic, she traveled regularly to Montreal to immerse herself in the Kizomba scene. Now, as a mother of two, she’s excited to reconnect with the dance community and share the joy, energy, and connection of Kizomba with the local community.