Friday 19 March 2010 - Kizomba UK @ 'El Grande'
Every 3rd Friday @ Club Colosseum / Vauxhall

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'EL GRANDE' is on every 3rd Friday of the month, the largest & longest running monthly Latin event in the UK by Salsa Republic & Kizomba UK.

Navigate across Club Colosseum: 2 salsa rooms (main hall & Cuban room), lounge area overlooking the Thames & Kizomba UK room, downright fun & sensual!

Every 3rd Friday of the month:
International & UK guests
Live Performances every month
Club until 4 am with resident DJ Marito + Guests
FREE classes in Salsa & Kizomba with Iris De Brito & Studio Afro Latino


Next Dates:

Friday 16 July - with Tony Pirata & Aurelie

Friday 20 August - Nandinho Semedo
Friday 17 September - with French sensation Stony from Paris

Friday 15 October
Friday 19 November
Friday 17 December

Fri 17 Sept - with zouk singer Stony from Paris

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For the first time in the UK...

STONY

... we are honored to receive new Zouk sensation from Guadeloupe - Stony - who stormed the charts this year with hit-single "Loin De Moi" on air everywhere in France and across the French Caribbean!







Friday 7 September - Program

Doors open @ 9.30 pm: FREE CLASSES

FREE Kizomba & Salsa Classes start 9.45 pm. Be on time!
Kizomba classes with Iris De Brito & Studio Afro Latino teachers
NOW INCLUDES 2 levels: Beginners AND Improvers.

From 10.30 pm: TOP AFRO-LATIN & CARIBBEAN DJs
Kizomba UK resident DJ MARITO on the decks expertly mixing Kizomba, Zouk and more Afro-Latin, Caribbean & Urban beats until 4 am. Special guest DJ HONORATO (Lisbon).

After midnight: Stony live PA!!

BIRTHDAYS / SPECIAL OCCASIONS: the table area with leather sofas overlooking the dancefloor is ideally located next to the bar and is now open for bookings! Get in touch!

'El Grande' @ Club Colosseum
1, Nine Elms Lane, SW8 5NQ
Tube: Vauxhall - Exit #6
£10 - all night / £8 NUS

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Fri 20 August 2010 - with Nandinho Semedo

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From Angola, Nandinho Semedo first made his name on the Kuduro scene as Katinga MC with a first album "Tudo a Toa". Now based in London, he's mixing Semba & Kuduro and is well known for titles like 'Selle Mama Selle. Striving on stage, he will be showcasing two tracks from his forthcoming 2nd album exclusively for 'El Grande'!


* NANDINHO SEMEDO * OFFICIAL PRE-RELEASE PARTY *


Doors open @ 9.30 pm: FREE CLASSES
FREE Kizomba & Salsa Classes start 9.45 pm. Be on time!
Kizomba classes with Iris De Brito & Studio Afro Latino teachers
NOW INCLUDES 2 levels: Beginners AND Improvers.

From 10.30 pm: TOP AFRO-LATIN & CARIBBEAN DJs
Kizomba UK resident DJ MARITO on the decks expertly mixing Kizomba, Zouk and more Afro-Latin, Caribbean & Urban beats until 4 am. Back by popular demand DJ HONORATO from Lisbon.

After midnight: NANDINHO SEMEDO LIVE PA!

BIRTHDAYS / SPECIAL OCCASIONS: the table area with leather sofas overlooking the dancefloor is ideally located next to the bar and is now open for bookings! Get in touch!

'El Grande' @ Club Colosseum
1, Nine Elms Lane, SW8 5NQ
Tube: Vauxhall - Exit #6
£10 - all night / £8 NUS

Pictures of last 'El Grande' with Tony Pirata & Aurelie from Paris on 16 July will be posted on this page shortly. Previous parties & other Kizomba UK events pictures available on http://KizombaUK.com/!

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Nandinho Semedo
will be performing at 'El Grande'
on Friday 20 August

Fri 16 July 2010 with Tony Pirata & Aurelie (Paris)
Kizomba UK Club @ 'El Grande'

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Tony Pirata in London

For the first time in the UK, Tony Pirata (Cape-Verde) and partner Aurelie (French West Indies) will be traveling from Paris to deliver a series of workshops, classes, demos and shows!

One of the most in demand couple in France, they impressed the international scene in Lisbon last May, finishing 3rd @ the International Kizomba Championships! Check their program of classes and shows around town: click here!



TONY PIRATA

Born in Portugal from Cap-Verdean parents, Tony Pirata grew up in Lisbon until his family moved to France. He is then 16 and start singing and dancing with an equal passion for Kizomba and Kuduro. A regular act of Paris top Afro-Caribbean clubs, Tony Pirata naturally started teaching in and around Paris where he's well known for his flamboyant style and incredible charisma.

AURELIE GALVA
Aurelie Galva was born in Grenoble, France, where she trained in ballet and contemporary. From French Caribbean background, she developed a strong interest in dances from the wider Lusophone culture and became a respected teacher and performer in Samba, Samba De Gafiera, Forro and Kizomba, Semba.

Doors open @ 9.30 pm: FREE CLASSES
FREE Kizomba & Salsa Classes start 9.45 pm. Be on time! Kizomba classes with Iris De Brito & Studio Afro Latino teachers NOW INCLUDES 2 levels: Beginners AND Improvers.

From 10.30 pm: TOP AFRO-LATIN & CARIBBEAN DJs
Kizomba UK resident DJ MARITO on the decks expertly mixing Kizomba, Zouk & more Afro-Latin, Caribbean & Urban beats till 4 am with DJ Honorato from Lisbon.

After midnight:
Double bill with Tony Pirata and Aurelie Kizomba show followed later on by Tony Pirata's Kuduro performance!

BIRTHDAYS / SPECIAL OCCASIONS:
the table area with leather sofas overlooking the dancefloor is ideally located next to the bar and is now open for bookings! Get in touch if interested!


'El Grande' @ Club Colosseum
1, Nine Elms Lane, SW8 5NQ
Tube: Vauxhall - Exit 6
£10 - all night

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Kizomba UK Team


Fri 18 June 2010 - Kizomba UK Club @ 'El Grande'

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Just back from Angola where she's been promoting her debut Album, Nya Lou will be performing at 'El Grande' on Friday 18 June.

More about Nya Lou
Angolan born singer Nya Lou was raised in Portugal where she started her career in the late 90's. Storming the scene with hit single "Destiny" she went on working with Maya Cool, Grace Evora and Splash. Now based in London, her début album includes collaborations with Chelsy Shantel, Danny L, Don Kikas & more. Check some of 'em songs @
http://www.nyalou.com/novodisco.htm


Doors open @ 9.30 pm: FREE CLASSES

FREE Kizomba & Salsa Classes start 9.45 pm. Be on time! Kizomba classes with Iris De Brito & Studio Afro Latino teachers NOW INCLUDES 2 levels: Beginners AND Improvers.

From 10.30 pm: TOP AFRO-LATIN & CARIBBEAN DJs
Kizomba UK resident DJ MARITO on the decks expertly mixing Kizomba, Zouk and more Afro-Latin, Caribbean & Urban beats until 4 am with SPECIAL GUEST DJ Honorato from Lisbon.

After midnight:
Nya Lou will be singing live some of her album's gems!

BIRTHDAYS / SPECIAL OCCASIONS:
the table area with leather sofas overlooking the dancefloor is ideally located next to the bar and is now open for bookings! Get in touch if interested!


'El Grande' @ Club Colosseum
1, Nine Elms Lane, SW8 5NQ
Tube: Vauxhall - Exit 6
£10 - all night

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Kizomba UK Team

Iris - 07956 345 120
Danilo - 07816 532 021
JV - 07951 102541


Fri 21 May 2010 - Kizomba UK Club @ 'El Grande'

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Kizomba UK is delighted to receive
Liliana & Abdu

for 2 exclusive dance shows
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The
winners of 2010 UK Kizomba competition  went on to represent the UK @ the 3rd International Kizomba competition in Lisbon earlier this month. Read their bios down below!

Doors open 9.30 pm:
FREE Kizomba & Salsa Classes start 9.45 pm. Kizomba classes with Iris De Brito and Studio Afro Latino teachers now includde 2 levels: Beginners AND Improvers.

From 10.30 pm:
Fresh off his trip to Portgual, Kizomba UK resident DJ MARITO extraordinaire will mix the very latest in Kizomba, Zouk and more Afro-Latin, Caribbean & Urban beats until 4 am!
+
SELECTA NINDO - DJ from Guadeloupe (Fr. West Indies) Norman - AKA Selecta Nindo - will demonstrate once again retro-zouk skills + throw a special 'carte blanche' set!

About Liliana
An accomplished performer who travelled the world alongside Ricky Martin, Will Smith, Basement Jaxx and Princess Carolina of Monaco, Liliana started her career as a figure skater in Portugal from the early age of 6. Also trained in Jazz, Latin and Brazilian dance, she is presently working as a vocalist dancer for London based Latin entertainment company Tropicalia. With a Cape-Verdean heritage, Liliana has been dancing Kizomba since she was 14; her UK victory and noted participation to the Third International Kizomba championships in Lisbon is probably just the start of many representations.

About Abdu
Abdu started dancing Kizomba when the opportunity to enter the UK Kizomba competition arose! Not only did he win the UK finals but defended the UK brilliantly @ the International Kizomba competition held in Lisbon last week, finishing in 5th position out of 15 couples! Abdu left his native Ivory Coast as a young teenager to further his passion for football. Now a professional footballer he has played in French league 1 before moving to the UK. And if you wonder why he speaks Portuguese so well, ask him how it was to play for Sao Paulo, Brazil, for a season!




Friday 16 April 2010 - Kizomba UK @ 'El Grande'

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Welcome to 'El Grande' - Friday 16 April
showcase by Osvaldo 'OZZY' Gomes
(Kizomba made in U.K.)

As a street dancer in Lisbon, Ozzy performed for the likes of General D., Boss AC or Sam the Kid... Invited by Lura to appear in 'Homen Di Nha Vida', Ozzy then moved to the UK where he started singing. Originally from Cabo-Verde, Ozzy writes and produces his own songs so listen out for some fresh Kizomba Love MADE IN U.K.!

FRIDAY 16 APRIL Program:

Doors open 9.00 pm:
FREE Kizomba & Salsa Classes start 9.30 pm. Kizomba classes with Iris De Brito & Studio Afro Latino teachers now includde 2 levels: Beginners AND Improvers.

From 10.30 pm:
The essence of Kizomba + the best of Zouk as well as other Afro-Latin, Caribbean & Urban beats mixed by resident DJ Marito & DJ Honorato (Lisbon) + guests until 4 am!

BIRTHDAYS / SPECIAL OCCASIONS: the table area with leather sofas overlooking the dancefloor and ideally located next to the bar is open for bookings! Get in touch!

'El Grande' @ Club Colosseum
1, Nine Elms Lane, SW8 5NQ
Tube: Vauxhall - Exit 6
£10 - all night

Pictures of last 'El Grande' (19 March) on this very page. Previous parties and other Kizomba UK events pictures available on http://KizombaUK.com!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Kizomba UK Team

Iris - 07956 345 120
Danilo - 07816 532 021
JV - 07951 102541


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Friday 19 March 2010 - Kizomba UK @ 'El Grande'

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Welcome to 'El Grande' - Friday 19 March
+ Danilo B'day Bash

LIVE SHOW BY 'MARLON'
(ALL THE WAY FROM PARIS)
Living in Paris, Marlon's roots are in the French West Indies - Guadeloupe to be exact. An well established actor, Marlon's career as a singer just took off with his debut single 'Ma Lumiere' on heavy rotation on French radio stations.


Doors open 9.30 pm:
FREE Kizomba & Salsa Classes start 9.45 pm. Kizomba classes with Iris De Brito & Studio Afro Latino teachers now includde 2 levels: Beginners AND Improvers.

From 10.30 pm:
The essence of Kizomba + the best of Zouk as well as other Afro-Latin, Caribbean & Urban mixed by resident DJ Marito + guests until 4 am!

DANILO's B'DAY BASH:
If you wanted to book a table, forget it, LOL, the whole table area overlooking the dancefloor is booked! Expect quite a few surprises during the night!

'El Grande':
Club Colosseum - 1 Nine Elms Lane - SW8 5NQ
Tube: Vauxhall - Exit 6
£10 - £8 NUS with ID

Pictures of last 'El Grande' (19 Feb) as well as previous parties and other Kizomba UK events pictures available here!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Kizomba UK Team

Iris - 07956 345 120
Danilo - 07816 532 021
JV - 07951 102541


Friday 19 February '10 - Kizomba UK @ 'El Grande'

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Welcome to the 'El Grande' lovers' month party on Friday 19 February at Club Colosseum:

Doors open 9.30 pm:
FREE Kizomba & Salsa Classes start 9.45 pm. Kizomba classes with Iris De Brito & Studio Afro Latino teachers now includde 2 levels: Beginners AND Improvers.

From 10.30 pm:
The essence of Kizomba + the best of Zouk as well as other Afro-Latin, Caribbean & Urban mixed by resident DJ Marito + guests until 4 am! February being the month of love, watch out for Marito's Taraxa & Zouk-Love special mix.

SPECIAL GUEST FROM PORTO, DJ BABACAR PABLO. Originally from Senegal, Babacar started his musical career as a trumpet player in Paris. He's since moved to Portugal where he's been setting dance floors on fire since 2001! A fixture of the Kizomba scene in Porto, DJ Babacar is now travelling throughout Europe and we're happy to have him for his first UK appearance!

Birthdays, special occasions and party bookings are welcome: there is a VIP area with leather sofas and low tables overlooking the dance floor.

'El Grande':
Club Colosseum - 1 Nine Elms Lane - SW8 5NQ
Tube: Vauxhall - Exit 6

£10 - £8 NUS with ID

Pictures of last 'El Grande' (15 January) on this very page. Previous parties and other Kizomba UK events pictures available on http://KizombaUK.com!

Kizomba UK Team

Iris - 07956 345 120
Danilo - 07816 532 021
JV - 07951 102541


Friday 15 January 2010 - Kizomba UK @ 'El Grande'

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Nelson & Sophia will be performing at 'El Grande' on Friday 15th January
'EL GRANDE' is on every 3rd Friday of the month, the largest & longest running monthly Latin event in the UK by Salsa Republic & Kizomba UK.

Navigate across Club Colosseum: 2 salsa rooms (main hall & Cuban room), lounge area overlooking the Thames & Kizomba UK room, downright fun & sensual!

Friday 15th January Program:

Doors open 9.30 pm: FREE Kizomba & Salsa Classes (start 9.45 pm) with Iris De Brito & Studio Afro Latino (Beginners) with Nelson & Sophia (Kent Salsa) teaching int./adv. routine.

From 10.30 pm: in Kizomba UK room resident DJ Marito + special guests mixing zouk & kizomba + more Afro-Latin, Caribbean & Urban beats until 4 am! We're happy to confirm SPECIAL APPEARANCE by DJ BUXA: directly from Angola and in transit here, he will be playing a couple of sets during the night.

Around midnight: Nelson & Sophia from Kent Salsa will be performing their latest Kizomba show after 12. Don't miss their class @ 9.45 pm (int. / adv.)!

NELSON: from Lisbon, Portugal, he has been dancing for more than 15 years and first started teaching in Barcelona, Spain. A UKA certified professional teacher, he's been travelling Europe ever since and is well-known for his energetic classes.

SOPHIA: from Switzerland, Sophia has been involved in Afro Dancing as a teenager and performed with an Afro Dance Company from Zürich. She is well-known for her positive, clear teaching style.

'El Grande':
Club Colosseum - 1 Nine Elms Lane - SW8 5NQ
Tube: Vauxhall - Exit 6

£10 - £8 NUS with ID

Birthdays, special occasions and party bookings welcome: there is a VIP area with leather sofas and low tables right next to the dance floor.

We're looking forward to seeing you there in 2010!

Kizomba UK Team

Friday 18 December - Kizomba UK @ El Grande - XMAS SPECIAL

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Welcome to El Grande - XMAS SPECIAL - Friday 18 December 2009

Ever wondered why Kizomba is sometimes referred to as 'AFRO-TANGO'? Find the answer in Mina & Giraldo Tango show, one of the highlights of Fri 18 Dec, last 2009 'El Grande' & Xmas special!

Every 3rd Friday Kizomba UK is at Club COLOSSEUM as part of 'EL GRANDE', the largest and longest running monthly Salsa event in the UK organized by Salsa Republic & Kizomba UK. Navigate across the Club Colosseum 4 ARENAS: 2 salsa rooms (main hall & Cuban room), lounge area with live music overlooking the Thames and Kizomba UK room, downright fun & sensual!

Doctor MARITO (Kizomba UK resident) + surprise guest will scientifically dose quality Zouk & Kizomba with other Afro-Latin, Caribbean and Urban beats until 4 am! That's after the FREE Kizomba CLASS by Iris de Brito & Studio Afro Latino teachers at 9.45 pm. Note: free salsa & rueda classes also available... 9.30 pm get there on time!

'El Grande' takes place at Club Colosseum in Vauxhall
Club Colosseum - 1 Nine Elms Lane - SW8 5NQ
Tube: Vauxhall - Exit 6

Birthdays, special occasions and party bookings welcome: there is a VIP area with leather sofas and low tables right next to the dance floor.


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Kizomba UK Club @ 'El Grande'
Every 3rd Friday @ Club Colosseum / Vauxhall

Every 3rd Friday Kizomba UK is on at Club Colosseum as part of 'EL GRANDE', the largest and longest running monthly Salsa event in the UK organized by Salsa Republic!

Kizomba UK room i
s where London Zouk Lovers meet Kizombeiros meet African dance movers new & old, mixing up and having fun on Afro-Latin and Caribbean rhythms.

FREE Class with Iris De Brito and Studio Afro Latino teacher as well as all level salsa classes in other rooms followed by party night until 4 am with resident DJ Marito + guests!

Special occasions and party bookings welcome: there is a VIP area with leather sofas and low tables overlooking the dance floor.


'El Grande' takes place at Club Colosseum in Vauxhall (see map)
Club Colosseum - 1 Nine Elms Lane - SW8 5NQ
Tube: Vauxhall - Exit 6

Next Parties Dates:


Friday 18th December - 'El Grande' Xmas Party
International Salsa Guests, Prize draws, Live Music and Tango show by
Mina & Giraldo!

Friday 16 October - Kizomba UK @ 'El Grande'

Kizomba UK is where London Zouk Lovers meet Kizombeiros meet African dance movers new & old, having fun on Afro-Latin & Caribbean rhythms. Next Party is  onFriday 16 October.

Program:
- FREE introduction class to Kizomba by Iris de Brito and Studio Afro Latino teachers.
- From 10.30 pm, Dj Marito (resident) & Dj Fofuxo will be concocting their unique recipes of Afro-Latin & Caribbean tunes until 4 am.
- By popular demand, we have called back the taxi dancers - including female taxi dancers - so everyone gets the chance to practice!

£10 (£8 NUS) gives you access to KIZOMBA UK + All Latin rooms + Chillout Area all open until 4 am!

C u there!

Friday 18 September - Kizomba UK @ 'El Grande' - CREOLE NIGHT
In support of Creole Day 2009 organized by MBMB on Sunday 27th September in London

Kizomba UK is where London Zouk Lovers meet Kizombeiros meet African dance movers new & old, having fun on Afro-Latin & Caribbean rhythms. On Fri 18 Sept, Kizomba UK invite you to celebrate & discover creole music, dancing & culture from around the globe by hosting official Creole Day party.

From the West Indies to Cabo Verde, Louisiana to Mauritious Island, let’s bring all Creole communities together with the opportunity to embrace the Creole culture and win prizes to explore the creole in you.

Program:
- FREE introduction class to Kizomba by Iris de Brito and Studio Afro Latino teachers.
- From 10.30 pm, Dj Marito (resident) & Dj Fofuxo will be concocting their unique recipes of Afro-Latin & Caribbean tunes until 4 am.
- By popular demand, we have called back the taxi dancers - including female taxi dancers - so everyone gets the chance to practice!
- Drum & Dances showcase from the French West Indies by Zil'OKA + Special appearance of DJ Suga Kan'n for a set of traditionnal music.

£10 (£8 NUS) gives you access to KIZOMBA UK + All Latin rooms + Chillout Area all open until 4 am!

C u there!
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Creole Day will be held in London on Sunday 27 September