Sponsors:

• Online Kizomba lessons at Learntokiz.com!
• The Super Bowl of Urban Kiz Festivals in North America, The Neo Kizomba Festival!

Intro Song:

• Hear From You by Branko & Sango

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Key Points:

• Shame is not a conducive way to grow a healthy community.
• Our knowledge of the history and culture grows with time over years, so there should be understanding and patience used with ourselves and other members of the community.
• Upon doing your own research about the history of any dance, you will find that depending on the source the stories will vary and at times even conflict.
• One should consider what type of legacy and reputation they wish to have before deciding to publicly shame someone else.
• Share what you love, versus sharing negative energy of what you dislike.

Links:

• [BLOG] It’s Time for a Professional Association
• [BLOG] Appropriation, Shaming, & Online Discourse
• Google Form to fill out for an In-Depth Review

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