Kizomba no Coração with Séverine

01/06/2026

This post from the Embassy of Angola means a great deal to me and our community.

What began as a love of Kizomba and Semba became a love of Angola itself, its people, history, music, food, resilience, generosity and culture.

Over the years, many Angolans have welcomed us, taught us, corrected us, inspired us and shared pieces of their culture with us. We are deeply grateful for that generosity and trust.

My hope is that more people in Australia can experience and appreciate the richness of Angolan culture in a respectful and genuine way.

Thank you to the Embassy of Angola for believing in this work, and to every Angolan who has opened their heart and home to us.

To everyone building this community with respect and love.
Muito obrigada 🙏🏼

30/04/2026

I’ve been reflecting on the last 12 years of learning and immersing myself in Kizomba and its history.
Things have shifted for me over time as I began to feel the music in my body more .
Enjoy the playlist, and add your favourite if it’s missing.

🇦🇴 Semba Lives Inside Kizomba, they are family 🪘🎶
These are just a few words to touch on a very extensive subject 🙏🏼

Music all over the world has always been a way to express feeling, a way for people to have a voice. Semba music is about cultural identity and resistance.
Kizomba has its roots in Semba, the music, and is also shaped by Zouk. It’s about the vibe, the feel of it, not about the speed. It’s easy to think Semba is fast and Kizomba is slow, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.
For many coming to this from the outside, it can seem simple at first, But the more you listen and learn, the more you begin to feel how much meaning sits underneath it.
Semba music helped shape the Kizomba universe we all love today.
It has brought people together near and far. It has also carried truth, and at times that truth came at a cost for the artists who expressed it.
And here we are, fortunate enough to be able to hear these songs and to dance this dance that means so much to so many.
Semba brings the play and joy, Kizomba brings the closeness, and together they give the dance its depth. The more you listen, the more you will discover its beauty.
🪘 You don’t need to choose between Semba and Kizomba. Here is a little Semba list, have a listen and see if you can fall in love with one song and name it in the comments.

Playlist · Severine Coulanges · 21 items

13/02/2026

African Partner Dance Classes in Brisbane | Only $20

This Kizomba Beginners class is designed for people who want to move, connect, and learn in a supportive environment - no experience required.

Kizomba is a culturally rich partner dance from Angola that’s enjoyed worldwide. Each week, you’ll build confidence, improve your dance fitness, and explore a style that’s joyful, creative, and grounding.

Each class includes 1 hour of learning + 1 hour of social time!
$20 per person or $30 for two!

📍Location: 247b Simpsons Rd, Bardon QLD 4065
🗓️ Date & Time: 21 Feb, Sat | 10:30 am 12:30 pm
🗓️ Date & Time: 25 Feb, Wed | 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

Sign up today: https://www.severinecoulanges.com/african-partner-dance-classes

14/12/2025

❤️ As the year comes to a close, I’m reminded that it’s all of you who give these nights their meaning and joy ❤️🤗
What touches me every time is seeing you walk through the door, ready to make time to come together, to share a smile, a chat, and a dance.
I’m deeply grateful for our Kizomba community here in Brisbane.
Thank you to everyone who was part of it. Have a Merry Christmas 🎉🎄❤️
fans Severine Coulanges

15/10/2025

A beautiful gem from Angola’s musical history 🇦🇴
Lourdes Van-Dunem, affectionately known as Tia Lourdes, performing with the legendary N’Gola Ritmos for RTP in 1964.
Founded by “Liceu” Vieira Dias, this group carried the spirit and resilience of a generation, even through repression and the imprisonment of two of its founders, Amadeu and Liceu.
At this time, the group was kept alive by Nino, Fontinhas, Xôdo, Zé Cordeiro, Lourdes, and Gégé — true guardians of Angolan music.
A timeless performance to remember ❤️

Lourdes Van-Dunem, ou Tia Lourdes como era conhecida em Angola, canta com os célebre N'Gola Ritmos para a RTP em 1964.Esta é uma actuação histórica do grupo ...

14/10/2025

Strength meets softness | Like water, shaping stone into sand💧
Discover how leading from your deep and flexible core transforms your dance from the inside out.
🔗 Read more on my blog

Maintaining a strong dance frame requires more than just “good” posture; it’s about engaging the right muscles to create a solid, yet fluid, connection with your partner. If you’ve ever wondered how professional dancers achieve that effortless grace, two key muscle groups are doing much of t...