The origin is the result of exportation of Kizomba abroad, as well the Angolan community in diaspora introduction of the Kizomba into different countries mainly Portugal, France, … See more

The name Urban Kiz was adopted in 2015 to differentiate the new dance style from Kizomba. Urban stands for the Ghetto-Zouk, Hip Hop- and RnB-inspired music it was danced to while the Kiz is there to show the influence of Kizomba, as such Urban Kiz is not the … See more

Urban kiz dancers synchronize their body movement to the music by using elements that are also present in Hip Hop, such as stops, taps, and isolations. Furthermore, while in Kizomba, the dance is more grounded, in Urban Kiz, the legs are straight and the … See more

As of 2020 Urban Kiz is danced in many countries, and still spreading fast all over the world. Though the dance and culture are still most prevalent in Europe, Urban Kiz is featured annually in dozens of dance and music festivals across all six developed continents. See more