Afro-Latin Cultural Exchange Society

Victoria Kizomba Social
2025-04-26 20:30 - 2025-04-27 00:00, 2025-04-12 20:30 - 2025-04-13 00:00, 2025-03-22 20:30 - 2025-03-23 00:00, 2025-03-08 20:30 - 2025-03-09 00:00, 2025-02-22 20:30 - 2025-02-23 00:00, 2025-02-08 20:30 - 2025-02-09 00:00, 2025-01-25 20:30 - 2025-01-26 00:00, 2025-01-11 20:30 - 2025-01-12 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”

Kizomba Practica Thursdays
2025-04-24 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-04-17 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-04-10 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-04-03 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-03-27 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-03-20 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-03-13 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-03-06 19:30 - 22:30 and 9 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 International Kizomba Festival 6th Edition
2025-04-17 21:00 - 2025-04-21 07:00 | 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:
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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:
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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.

Unity (Afro - Semba - Kizomba)
2025-03-21 19:00 - 2025-03-23 20:00 | British Columbia
𝑲𝒊𝒛𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒂 ~ 𝑺𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒂 ~ 𝑵𝒅𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒐𝒍𝒐 ~ 𝑫𝒓𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 ~ 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 ~ 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒅 ~ 𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒐

“Unity” is intended to create a space where the Kizomba and Afro scenes can share and engage with one another. Kizomba is an African dance not born in isolation. Let’s explore together, in an environment that is safe and fun and full of joy. Dancing is freedom, so let’s get free! All while enjoying food, music and learning together.

What to expect?

Friday night: We eat and vibe together.

Food will be included in your ticket price at a bomb African restaurant in Vancouver Friday night where we’ll eat and groove together. (details incoming)

Saturday: Workshops during the day.

Kizomba, Semba, Drumming (djembés) & Afro GroovesParty at night. Kizomba/Semba/Konpa/Afro

Sunday: Workshops during the day.

Semba, Ndombolo, Drumming/Singing etcDay party to close out the weekend

New to Kizomba or Afro
There will be beginner Kizomba/Semba workshops to share the base with you before the level-ed up workshops! And we’ll have experts bringing the vibes and taking care of you every step of the way for Afro/Ndombolo. No experience necessary for our drumming workshops.

Location: TBA – Will be within Vancouver proper

𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈:

E̶a̶r̶l̶y̶b̶i̶r̶d̶ ̶E̶x̶t̶r̶e̶m̶e̶:̶ ̶$̶1̶6̶0̶ ̶(̶O̶n̶l̶y̶ ̶5̶ ̶t̶i̶c̶k̶e̶t̶s̶ ̶a̶v̶a̶i̶l̶a̶b̶l̶e̶)̶ – SOLD OUTE̶a̶r̶l̶y̶b̶i̶r̶d̶ ̶R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶:̶ ̶$̶1̶8̶5̶ ̶(̶O̶c̶t̶ ̶4̶t̶h̶ ̶-̶ ̶D̶e̶c̶e̶m̶b̶e̶r̶ ̶4̶t̶h̶ ̶o̶r̶ ̶2̶0̶ ̶s̶o̶l̶d̶)̶ – SOLD OUTTier 1: $195 (November 21 – January 2nd or 15 sold)Tier 2: $205 (January 2nd – February 14th or 15 sold)Tier 3: $215 (Feb 15 – March 21)Day of: $235 (March 21-23)

DM Lena for UBC student discounts, and KTV discounts.
E-transfer: unityvancity@gmail.com PayPal: unityvancity@gmail.com – please select friends/family to avoid charging us additional PayPal fees! *Please give your full name and the role you are signing up with (lead/follow) in the comment box upon payment so that we can monitor ratios!
** No refunds on purchased passes. Transfers available at no charge to be coordinated by pass-holder and communicated to Lena.
𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 4𝒕𝒉, 2024

Special Edition Urban Kiz Workshop with Mannie
2025-03-15 20:00 - 2025-03-16 00:00 | Method Studio, 841 Fisgard Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1R9, Canada
Join us in welcoming Mannie for his first time to Victoria!
Mannie was born in Zimbabwe and has lived in Manchester, London, San Francisco, NYC and currently in Dallas, Texas. He has a passion for music, dance and performance. He has won both dance and music contests, which is a testament to his technical skill, musicality, and performance artistry. His classes emphasize in precision, fluidity, and personal expression, ensuring that students not only master choreography but also understand the artistry behind it. Whether teaching beginners or advanced dancers, Mannie’s goals are to inspire confidence, discipline, and joy through movement, helping each student discover their unique dance voice.
Details:
We will create two events as they are at separate locations on two different dates. The first one will be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre and the second at Medicine Moves Studio. There will be 4 hours of workshops in total. Mannie will be focusing on musicality, expression, connection and communication with your partner.
March 13th:
Workshop: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Social Dancing: 9:30-11:00pm
Location: Ukrainian Cultural Centre
3277 Douglas St. Victoria, BC
March 15th:
Workshop: 8:00pm-10:00pm
Social Dancing: 10:00pm-12:00am
Location: Medicine Moves Studio
841 Fisgard St. Victoria, BC
Price: $80 (includes both Thursday & Saturday)
Please e transfer to becksmith@hotmail.com

Special Edition Workshops Urban Kiz & Tarraxo with Mike Ahombi
2025-02-20 19:30 - 23:00 | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
Join us for our special edition Urbankiz & Tarraxo workshops with Mike Ahombi.

Mike has been a big supporter of our VIKF and bringing his talent and low key vibe to the west coast. He is based out of Ottawa but you will find him at many different festivals and cities teaching Kizomba, Urbakiz and Tarraxo.

We cannot wait for you all to have the opportunity to learn from such an incredible person and instructor.

Details:

Feb 20th:Urbankiz Workshop 7:30pm-9:30pmPractica 9:30pm-11:00pm

Feb 22nd:Tarraxo Workshop 8:00pm-10:00pmPractica 10:00-11:30pm

Price: $90Workshops only $70Practica only $20

*** please e transfer to becksmith@hotmail.com ***
Please help to spread the word and let’s continue to build this beautiful community

Special Edition Urban Kiz Workshop with Kenny Odumosu
2025-01-25 19:00 - 23:30 | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
Join us Saturday January 25th for a 2hr Urbankiz workshop.

Joining us from Calgary to share his knowledge and love for Urbankiz. Kenny finished first for the Kizomba/Semba category at the North American Olympiads. With his background in Kizomba/Semba Kenny will help you incorporate techniques and smoothness into your Urbankiz. We are really looking forward to having him here!

Schedule:

7:00pm-9:00pm (workshop)
9:00pm-11:30pm (social)

Price: $40 (includes workshop & social dance)
e-transfer to: becksmith@hotmail.com
please include the name you go by if different from your e-transfer account. Thanks!
