Episode #2: In Conversation with Kizomba Teacher Riquita Alta

In this second episode of Kizomba Conversations, we are joined by the legendary Kizomba teacher Riquita Alta. She shares her personal journey with Kizomba, from growing up in Angola to moving to Portugal and then to London where she develops her teaching skills. She explains the influence of Zouk music on Kizomba and the importance of connecting to the music while dancing. We also learn who her favourite dance partner is and why she can't get enough of dancing Kizomba. 

Chapters

• 0:00 Riquita Alta's Journey with Kizomba
• 20:02 The Influence of Zouk Music on Kizomba
• 27:06 The Importance of Connecting to the Music in Kizomba
• 29:02 The Role of Leaders and Followers in Kizomba
• 31:23 The Benefits of Learning Both Leading and Following
• 32:21 Teaching Both Leading and Following in Kizomba
• 33:18 The Dynamics of Leading and Following
• 35:43 Connecting with the Music in Kizomba
• 38:08 The History of Kizomba Music
• 44:00 Riquita's Journey as a Kizomba Teacher
• 49:31 Teaching the Foundation in Kizomba
• 1:05:34 Mastering the Foundation
• 1:09:07 Balancing Promotion and Readiness
• 1:11:32 The Importance of Basics
• 1:14:22 Semba and Kizomba
• 1:19:32 The Joy of Teaching
• 1:25:07 Feeling Over Appearance
• 1:26:31 Kizomba's Global Growth
• 1:28:57 Advice for Aspiring Teachers
• 1:31:19 Kizomba Experiences
• 1:33:14 Dream Concerts
• 1:34:21 Never Bored of Kizomba