Urban Kiz
Class Schedule:
Wednesday, beginners class at 20:00 with Kriste
Location: Bikram Yoga Studio - FORUS Spordikeskus Tondi - Sõjakooli 10
Thursday, intermediate class at 20.00 with Kriste
Location: RMagination - Veerenni 29-1, Tallinn
What is urban kiz?
Urban Kiz is a modern and expressive partner dance that evolved from Kizomba, incorporating influences from hip-hop, tango, and electronic music. It focuses on musicality, connection, and smooth, controlled movements, making it both elegant and dynamic.
In our classes, you will learn technique, body control, leading & following skills, and musical interpretation, whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your style. If you want to refine your technique and transform into a light leader or follower who truly dances, not just steps, these classes are perfect for you!
Beginner Class
Start your dance journey from zero with the right methodology, the foundation for rapid improvement and greater enjoyment. This class ensures you build solid fundamentals, setting you up for success. Even experienced dancers can benefit by revisiting and refining their technique, helping you become a lighter, more confident dancer.
Intermediate class
Take your skills to the next level with more advanced techniques, intricate moves, and deeper musicality. To join these classes, you need to have good basics and foundation of Kizomba or Urban Kiz.
teachers
Kriste Ruuber
Kriste is a versatile and trained dancer who dances and performs from an early age and has worked 20+ years as a professional dancer in different parts of the world. In 2011 she discovered Salsa, Bachata, and later in 2013 Kizomba and Urban Kiz and she has been developing and sharing her knowledge and passion for these styles since then.
Kriste has 10+ years of international teaching experience. Among other things, she was a dance teacher for three years at one of the biggest dance schools in Poland, So!Salsa, and while living in Barcelona she was a member of the professional dance group Clandestinas, led by Salsa world champion Lucia Medina. They finished 2nd in SBK Champions España.
She is living now in Estonia where she focuses on the development of the Estonian dance community and manages K.Dance studio. Last two years she was also teaching internationally with her previous dance partner and was part of a dance team from the Netherlands. The most valuable for her, is to see the development of her students, at the same time, dancing must be a fun and social activity!
Laura Reining
Laura has been dancing since childhood, honing her skills across various styles. She dedicated nearly a decade to ballet, while also immersing herself in street dance, hip-hop, and show dance for almost the same time.
In 2019, Laura discovered bachata and instantly fell in love with the rhythm and movement. This passion led her to salsa, marking a joyful new chapter in her dance journey. By 2022, she encountered Urban Kiz and Kizomba, which captivated her and presented new challenges that continue to inspire her. This dance has transformed her life in profound ways, allowing her to connect deeply with herself. For Laura, the vibrant atmosphere of the dance halls is a sanctuary where she can escape the hustle of daily life and find peace.
She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with anyone eager to learn. In Urban Kiz, she places a strong emphasis on mastering the fundamentals and values clear, constructive feedback. With a solid foundation, dancers can truly immerse themselves in the music and create beautiful art together!