KIZZIRE DANCE
When souls align, the dance begins
Embrace the journey of self-expression, connection, and personal transformation through dance.
ABOUT KIZZIRE
Champion women through the art of dance
Founded in 2024 by Queenie Lu, KIZZIRE is a San Diego-based dance school dedicated to Urban Kiz training and education. Offering a wide range of classes and events for both the local and Southern California dance communities, KIZZIRE has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most active and influential dance institutions in North America. The school also advocates for women in dance by promoting female artists and organizers. Visit KIZZIRE’s Instagram page to discover more about the dance style, upcoming events, and featured dance videos.
MEET QUEENIE
Founder & Director of Kizzire Dance
Queenie is renowned for her exceptional creativity, musicality, and technical prowess in Urban Kiz. She brings the art of this dance to life through her dynamic engagement in both leading and following, as well as solo performances. Her distinctive dance style, shaped by her experience in various roles and cross-training in other dance forms, is a testament to her dedication to the craft.
Queenie’s teaching philosophy reflects her deep commitment to fostering growth through dance. She strives to empower individuals to DISCOVER their true selves, DEVELOP their dance skills, and DEEPEN their connection with both the music and their partners. For Queenie, dance is not just a form of expression but a powerful means of forging meaningful connections.
A passionate advocate for women in Urban Kiz, Queenie leads by example, inspiring many women to take on leadership roles in this partner dance. Her journey began in 2018 when she fell in love with Urban Kiz and Kizomba, captivated by their rich African-Caribbean heritage. In 2023, Queenie became an instructor in San Diego, marking a significant milestone in her journey. Over the years, she has trained rigorously under esteemed instructors worldwide and explored a wide range of dance styles, including Tarraxo, Tarraxinha, Brazilian Zouk, and Tango, which have enriched her understanding of the beauty and nuances of each dance culture.
Queenie is committed to nurturing the Urban Kiz community in San Diego, where she passionately builds and supports this vibrant community with her team, KIZZIRE Dance.
A dance that fuses modern flow with deep connection, elevating every moment on the floor.
URBAN KIZ
is a partner dance and a modern evolution of the Afro-Caribbean partner dance, Kizomba. Kizomba originated in Angola, Cape Verde, and surrounding regions, making its way to Europe between the 1980s and early 2000s. Urban Kiz adapts the traditional style to modern music, incorporating elements from hip-hop, R&B, ghetto-zouk, afrobeats, electronic beats, and other genres.
Urban Kiz is known for its faster-paced music, dynamic shifts in tempo, and intricate transitions, such as accelerations, breaks, and slower moments. The dance style features stops, taps, isolations, syncopations, and more complex footwork, including pivots and pirouettes. With sharper movements and energetic patterns, Urban Kiz is typically danced on straight lines, grids, and crosses, contrasting the circular patterns of traditional Kizomba.
WHAT WE OFFER
Discover the range of experiences we bring to elevate your dance journey.
Group Classes
Led by Queenie and the KIZZIRE team, our group classes cater to all levels, including a foundational course for beginners, a Level 1 course for improvers, and a Level 2 course for intermediate dancers. Get in touch to find the course that fits you.
Social Events
Join us for our unique quarterly event, Kiz N Sip, our summer celebration, Kiz N Dip, our seasonal Free Practica under the Fig Tree, and annual weekender HEATWAVE. Follow us on Instagram to hear about the next one first!
Private Lessons
Ready to elevate your dance? Either as individual or as a couple, taking private lessons is the best way get personalized guidance and fast-track your progress. Contact us for pricing, availability, and scheduling details.
