Kizomba Night!

Kizomba Night! is coming to CrossBody Dance Squirrel Hill on Saturday, October 24, starting at 7 PM. It's a night dedicated to kizomba, the Angolan dance that's built around a close embrace and a slow, grounded connection. If you've been following the dance scene around the city, you know that's the core of it—two people moving together as one, with the music doing a lot of the heavy lifting.

For those who aren't as familiar, kizomba is a partner dance that evolved in Angola, and while it's often grouped with other styles, it has its own distinct feel. It's slower and more intimate than salsa or bachata, with a focus on the connection between partners and a smooth, gliding motion across the floor. The music usually has a deep, pulsing beat that sets the pace, and the dance is all about how you move with your partner to that rhythm.

CrossBody Dance Squirrel Hill is located at 1918 Murray Ave, in the 15217 zip code. It's a dedicated dance space, so you'll find a floor that's actually meant for this kind of movement, which makes a difference when you're spending the evening on your feet. The night kicks off at 7 PM, and since it's a Saturday, it's a good spot to drop into and dance for a few hours without having to worry about an early morning the next day.

If you've been wanting to get into kizomba or just looking for a place to dance it in Pittsburgh, this is a straightforward way to do it. The night is focused on the dance itself, with the music running through the evening. It starts at 7 PM on Saturday, October 24, at CrossBody Dance Squirrel Hill, 1918 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.