Afro-Latin Cultural Exchange Society

Kizomba Practica Thursdays
2025-04-10 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-04-17 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-04-24 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-05-08 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-05-15 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-05-22 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-05-29 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-06-05 19:30 - 22:30 UTC and 7 more dates | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
Join us every Thursday for Kizomba/Urbankiz classes. Intermediate 7:30PM-8:15pm Beginner 8:15pm-9:00pm Practica until 10:30pm
Class only: $10
Class & Practica: $15 or $10 for university students w/ID
Practice only $10
Classes will be provided by your local Instructor (David Lamine) and assistants (Robyn, Becky) and occasionally by some out of town and International Instructors.
Please help to spread the word and let’s continue to build this beautiful community ✨💗✨

Victoria Kizomba Social
2025-04-12 20:30 - 2025-04-13 00:00, 2025-04-26 20:30 - 2025-04-27 00:00, 2025-05-10 20:30 - 2025-05-11 00:00, 2025-05-24 20:30 - 2025-05-25 00:00, 2025-08-09 20:30 - 2025-08-10 00:00 UTC | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
Victoria Kizomba Socials happen every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month throughout the year except for June through August (one exception, August 9th).
Join the island vibe. Great music, great energy, great atmosphere.
Urban Kiz class starts at 8:30pm, followed by the night social.
Cover: $10, cash only.
“Dance with your heart. your feet will follow”

Victoria International Kizomba Festival 6th Edition
2025-04-17 21:00 - 2025-04-21 07:00 UTC | Victoria Convention Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3M7, Canada
What to expect?? Locally and Internationally renowned instructors, teaching Semba, Kizomba, Urban Kiz, Tarraxinha, Tarraxo, Douceur, Afro Beat, Afro House, Kuduro and More!
ALL IN ONE:

Over 27.000 square feet of space
3 ROOMS: Kizomba room, Urban Kiz room, Konpa room
After party room go until 6-7am with (Douceur, Tarraxinha and Sweet Kiz)

VIKF 6th Edition is offering you:

4 days of workshops
3 day-time socials
4 nights of dancing,
3 afterparties until 6-7am
15Hours + of workshops
40H + of dancing
2 educational sessions of Cultural Aspect of African dances
1 Gala Night of celebration of Multiculturalism, Diversity, the Arts including performances and fashion shows by African Designers

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This 4 Day Festival has some free components offered to the general public as well as some activities with a minimal cost (to be announced at a later date)
Urban Kiz Skills Development Training will be offered by your WORLD CLASS INSTRUCTORS FROM ??? 🙂
Kizomba/Semba training program will be offered by the one and only one ???
DJ Training will be offered….
FIND FULL LINE UP OF ARTISTS AND DJS HERE
40+ International Special Guests
HOTEL DEALS: WE HAVE 4 PREMIUMS HOTELS TO HOST YOU.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
TICKETS:
By buying the pass you authorize the photographer and the videographer, his agents, the legal successors, ALCES, IALE, VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL KIZOMBA FESTIVAL as well as our community partners to reproduce and to exploit your image within the framework of photos for the performance of the promotion and the communication of VIKF and ALCES.
LIABILITY:
The purchaser remains responsible for the use made of e-tickets, and if lost, stolen or duplicate a valid e-ticket, only the first person who holds the e-ticket can access the event.
EVENT: The event is and remain the sole responsibility of the organizer. The acquisition of this e-ticket wins if adherence to rules of the place of the event and / or organizer. If you are no longer able to join, you can transfer your pass to another participant without any fee; transfer your pass to the next edition; or ask for a refund within 7 days after the event.
Must be 18+ to attend this event
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
Click on the *Going* tab on facebook to receive notifications about line up updates and any useful information regarding this event.
COVID-19 clause: This event may be postponed or cancelled by the Organizer due to the Covid19 pandemic or any other resulting event related to the instructions of the federal government of Canada and the BC provincial government. In such case, the buyer can ask for a full refund.

Becky's Birthday Bash & Fundraiser
2025-06-13 20:00 - 2025-06-14 02:00 UTC | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
It’s that time of year again and I cannot wait to have all of you together again. Join Becky in celebrating her birthday by learning, eating, dancing and as usual having a lot of fun! ALL proceeds go towards “Casa del Corazon”.

There will be a raffle with prizes and gift baskets to win!

Who is coming?

Let’s welcome Elvis and Dj Olu

Elvis is a Kizomba and UrbanKiz instructor based in Ottawa. Trained and taught by Lindsay Hutton, his goal has been to build and support his community through teaching at Toca Ottawa Kizomba school with Vii and has been providing workshops locally and across Canada since 2017. His style is an interesting mesh between Kizomba and UrbanKiz.

You can find him on a dance floor at any point during a social or online at @KingElvisto on Instagram.

Olu Shogo is DJ/ Producer from West Africa and currently lives in the U.S. He is a versatile DJ/Producer in the Afro-Latin dance scene. He regularly plays UrbanKiz, Kizomba, Konpa & Semba. His remixes and originals are played in festivals globally.

Dj Olu is a resident Dj at a monthly Kizomba social in Dallas, TX and has been fortunate to play in Europe and all over the U.S. He has had the opportunity to mix with some incredibly talented deejays like D&L Beats, Dj Cassanova, Amber Rose, Dj Chad, Zay-x, Dj Mojo, Dj Sink, Dj Morelasol, Dj Lenhy to name a few.

Schedule

* Friday, June 13th (4 hours of social dancing) 8pm-12am (Party)

* Saturday June 14th (4 hours of workshops + 1 hour practica, potluck and 4 hours of social dancing) 10:00am-12:00pm (Kizomba Workshop)

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2:00pm – 4:00pm (UrbanKiz Workshop)4:00pm-5:00pm (Practica)

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7:30pm – 9:00pm (Potluck)9:00pm – 1:00am (Party)

Full Pass $100Party pass $50

Please make payments via e transfer to: becksmith@hotmail.com and message Becky directly if you have any questions.

Thursday Practica: Summer Series - Urban Kiz
2025-07-26 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-09-18 19:30 - 22:30 UTC | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
We are excited to start our Urban Kiz series. Join us EVERY Thursday!
The classes are progressive but drop-ins are welcome. We will do our best to catch you up if you have to miss a class. If there is time the last 30 minutes of class we will review Kizomba/Semba.
Class: 7:30pm-9:00pm
Practica: 9:00pm-10:30pm
Class & Practica: $15 or $10 for university students w/ID Class only: $10
Practica only: $10
Classes will be provided by your local Instructors (Aaron, Davoud, Fernanda, Marie-Noelle & Becky) and occasionally by some out of town and International Instructors.
Please help to spread the word and let’s continue to build this beautiful community

Victoria Kizomba Social: Fall Series
2025-09-06 20:30, 2025-09-13 20:30 UTC | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
Welcome back! Victoria Kizomba Socials happen every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
Join the island vibe. Great music, great energy, great atmosphere.
Urban Kiz class starts at 8:30pm, followed by the night social.
Cover: $10, cash only.
“Dance with your heart. your feet will follow”

Ashby Laine Residency Program
2025-09-10 17:00 - 2025-09-19 17:00 UTC | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
We are so thrilled to announce that Ashby Laine will be spending over a week in our city! She will be teaching 3 workshops, available for private lessons and here to hangout and share food with our amazing community.
Ashby’s contagious smile and big personality will have you feeling comfortable dancing in no time! Whether it is Semba, Kizomba, body movement, lead & follow technique or beyond, Ashby is known for her strong teaching ability and creative, useful exercises and explanations.
Ashby is uniquely recognized for her expertise in grounded movement, and how our body movement really works in the dance.
In class, Ashby goes above and beyond sequences, to give helpful information students can take with them, so that classes are truly a long-term learning opportunity. She also plans each class based on the specific community she will teach, meaning no two classes are the same, and that each class is catered to specific needs.
Ashby has been teaching Kizomba for 11+ years. She has a professional background in training and teaching, which adds a unique perspective to her teaching methods. Ashby is known for her passion for sharing valuable and relevant tools with follows in class – an important piece so often neglected.
Throughout her career, Ashby has spent time fostering her hometown community via weekly classes, teaching at festivals around the globe, instructing weekenders and intensives. In most recent years, conducting residencies in communities to support local organizers, train teachers, and inspire the community.
Find Ashby teaching at festivals and events near you, or online for lessons, as well!
Price:

$130 includes 3 workshops and socials if paid BEFORE Aug. 15th
$140 includes 3 workshops and socials if paid AFTER Aug. 15th
$50 for 1 workshop only

Sept 11th:
Workshop: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Practica: 9:30pm-10:30pm
Sept 13th:
Workshop: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Social Dancing:9:00pm-12:00am
Sept 18th:
Workshop 7:30pm-9:30pm
Practica 9:30pm-10:30pm
Potluck & hangouts to be announced
Please e-transfer to becksmith@hotmail.com
Location: Ukrainian Cultural Centre
3277 Douglas St. Victoria, BC

Kizomba Special Edition: Chris & Morgan's Wedding Celebration with Ashby Laine
2025-09-13 21:00 - 23:59 UTC | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
Join us for a very special edition! Not only will Ashby Laine be in town for her mini residency. Chris and Morgan are getting married and coming to celebrate with us. They will be arriving closer to 9:30pm so if everyone could at the hall by 9:00pm to welcome them that would be AMAZING!

This is a public event so invite friends to join is such a special evening.

Price: $10 cash at the door

*If you are part of the wedding entry is free

*If you are an Ashby Laine workshop pass holder entry is free

Music will be a mix of Kizomba/Semba/Urbankiz/Afrobeats/Konpa and more

Thursday Practica: Fall Series - Urban Kiz
2025-10-02 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-10-09 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver) | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
This week we will be continuing with our Urban Kiz series. Classes are progressive so to get the most out of them regular attendance is recommended. This combine with attending the practica will help you develop your skills faster. Drop-ins are welcome and we will do our best to catch you up and get you on track. At the end of every class we will spend 10-15 minutes working on the Kizomba/Semba move set that we learned over the past few weeks. Those who don’t know the move set can work on learning it or use the time to do drills or practice other moves you have learned

Class: 7:30pm-9:00pmPractica: 9:00pm-10:30pm
Class $15 (practica optional but encouraged)Practica only: $10Class and practica $10 for students with ID

Classes will be provided by your local Instructors (Aaron, Davoud, Fernanda, Trish, Marie-Noelle, Becky & David Lamine) and occasionally by some out of town and International Instructors.

Please help to spread the word and let’s continue to build this beautiful community
