Kuduro
Angola's fast, angular club dance — solo mostly, but partner variants exist in social settings. Originated in Angola · 1990s. Typically danced around 140-170 BPM (fast).
About Kuduro
- Afro-Latin & Caribbean Roots
- Angola
- 1990s
- 140-170 BPM (Fast)
- Both
- Approachable
Fast, angular; partner social variants alongside its solo club character.
What to expect: Popular at Angolan and Lusophone African club nights. Partner forms are informal and improvised. Accessible for club dancing. Known globally through M.I.A. and similar artists.
Lineage
Roots
Where to find Kuduro events
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Going for the first time
Afro-Latin and Caribbean nights celebrate the roots of much of today's social Latin dance. Expect live percussion at some events, a focus on connection over patterns, and a warm welcome to beginners who come ready to listen.
Watch first if you're new. Ask the DJ or host what's being played — these dances carry deep cultural lineages that are worth learning by name, not just by step.