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If you've been dancing Kizomba, Urbankiz or Brazilian Zouk, you've probably heard the term ghetto zouk. But what exactly is it, where did it come from, and why has it become so popular on dance floors around the world? The Birth of Ghetto Zouk Ghetto zouk emerged in the late 1990s within the Cape Verdean community in the Netherlands. Young musicians of Cape Verdean descent began blending the romantic sound of Cabo Zouk (Cabo Love) with contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul and

Kizomba or Urbankiz — how do you choose where to start? One of the questions I hear most often from beginners is: "Should I start with Kizomba or Urbankiz?" It usually comes from one of two reasons. Either Kizomba looks softer, more connected and more approachable, while Urbankiz looks confusing — everyone seems to dance it differently, and from the outside it can feel robotic or overly technical. Or there's the old idea that you need to master Kizomba before you're allowed t