Kizomba Lesson in Santa Maria, Sal: Learn to Dance

Kizomba teachers break the dance into moves you can actually follow, not just watch.

A kizomba class at Chill Out bar in Santa Maria, Sal Island, where you learn the partnered dance from expert instructors in a group setting. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday evenings for one hour and welcome all skill levels, from complete beginners to dancers refining their technique. The guide speaks English and Portuguese.

The experience

Chill Out bar in Santa Maria is where the class meets every Tuesday and Thursday evening. You'll learn kizomba (the partnered dance that sits at the heart of Cape Verdean culture) from teachers who know how to break it down so it sticks. The class runs for one hour and takes you through the footwork, the frame, and the connection between partners that makes kizomba different from other dances. Whether you've never danced before or you've been dancing for years, the instruction adjusts to meet you where you are.

The group stays mixed in ability, which means you're learning alongside people at every level. That's the point: kizomba is social, and the class builds that in from the start. You'll spend the hour working with a partner, getting feedback from the teachers, and picking up the rhythm that runs through the whole dance. Bring cash for drinks at the bar. The class itself is the lesson, but the space around it is part of the night.

What’s included

• Expert dance instruction from experienced kizomba teachers.
• one hour of group instruction.
• guidance suited to your skill level whether you're a beginner or refining your technique.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesdayDeparts at 20:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?The class runs in English and Portuguese, so you can follow the instruction comfortably in either language. If you speak one of those fluently, you'll catch every cue the teachers give. If you're less confident in one, the other is there.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What should I wear to the kizomba class in Santa Maria?

Bring dancing shoes: anything you can move in comfortably. The class is indoors at Chill Out bar, so dress for an evening out and plan to move.

Do I need to know how to dance to join the kizomba lesson?

No. The class is designed for all abilities, from people who have never danced before to experienced dancers working on their technique. The teachers guide everyone through the steps.

How often do the kizomba classes run at Chill Out bar?

Classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday evening, each one lasting one hour. You can drop in on either night that fits your schedule.

Is the kizomba class accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. Chill Out bar is wheelchair accessible, with accessible surfaces and transportation options nearby to get you there.