Afro-Latin Cultural Exchange Society

Victoria International Kizomba Festival (5th Edition)
2024-03-28 19:00 - 2024-04-01 06:00 UTC | Victoria Convention Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3M7, Canada
Welcome to the Victoria International Kizomba Festival!!
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, Social room– After party room goes until 6-7am with (Douceur, Tarraxinha and Sweet Kiz)
VIKF 5rd Edition is offering you:
* 4 days of workshops* 3 day-time socials* 4 nights of dancing,* 3 afterparties until 6-7am* 15 hours + of workshops* 40 hours + 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/Tarraxo Skills Development Training will be offered by (??)– Kizomba/Semba training program will be offered by (??)– DJ Training will be offered as well
CONFIRMED DJs, ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
– 10+ Taxi dancers– 40+ International Special Guests
HOTEL DEALS: WE HAVE 3 PREMIUMS HOTELS TO HOST YOU.
A) FAIRMONT EMPRESS HOTEL is adjacent to the Convention Centre (all in one):B) MARRIOTT VICTORIA INNER HARBOUR, (just across the street, 1min walking distance)C) DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON
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 remains 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.

Experienced Beginners Modern Bachata Combinations
2024-03-25 19:15 - 20:15, 2024-03-18 19:15 - 20:15, 2024-03-11 19:15 - 20:15, 2024-03-04 19:15 - 20:15 UTC | Fishermen’s Wharf, 1 Dallas Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Focus on adding flair and technique with moves to wow your partner on the dance floor!
Dates: March 4th – 25th
Mondays, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
Price: $60 for 4 weeks
Instructor: Ali Jorgensen and Aaron Dyer

Ladies Sensual Bachata Styling
2024-03-25 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-03-18 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-03-11 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-03-04 18:15 - 19:15 UTC | Fishermen’s Wharf, 1 Dallas Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
This is an 8-week series with an optional performance opportunity.
Dates: March 4th – 25th & April 8th – 29th
Mondays, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Early Bird Price: $160 until Feb 20th (register before the price goes up!) Prorated options available if you can only attend classes in March.
Instructor: Ali Jorgensen

Beginner Urban Kizomba
2024-03-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-04 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Fishermen’s Wharf, 1 Dallas Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Introduction to the fundamentals of Urban Kizomba. Start to explore body mechanics and learn how to connect with your partner. Get festival ready!!
Dates: March 4th – 25th
Mondays, 8:15 PM – 9:15 PM
Price: $60 for 4 weeks
Instructors: Ali Jorgensen and Chris Weech

Victoria Kizomba Social: Winter Series
2024-03-23 20:30 - 23:30, 2024-03-09 20:30 - 23:30, 2024-02-24 20:30 - 23:30 UTC | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
Another Season, another series of kizomba events coming up. Join the island vibe this Saturday. 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”

Tarraxo Workshop With Emily
2024-03-21 19:30 - 22:30 UTC | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
Join us for a speical Tarraxo Workshop “LEVEL UP” in preparation for VIKF.
Emily Herle is back! Class with be from 7:30pm-9:00pm practica to follow until 10:30pm. Price $30 includes practica.
Practica only $10
Please help to spread the word and let’s continue to build this beautiful community ✨💗✨

Kizomba Practica Thursdays
2024-03-21 19:30 - 22:30, 2024-03-14 19:30 - 22:30, 2024-03-07 19:30 - 22:30, 2024-02-29 19:30 - 22:30, 2024-02-22 19:30 - 22:30, 2024-02-15 19:30 - 22:30, 2024-02-08 19:30 - 22:30, 2024-02-01 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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 ✨💗✨

Afro Kizz Me Festival
2023-10-06 20:00 - 2023-10-09 21:30 UTC | Evergreen Community Spaces, 1709 8 Ave NE #2, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 0S9, Canada
Afro-Kizz Me Festival 1st Edition happening on October 6-9 2023
This is going to be the first Kizomba festival in Alberta! And will feature ….
European artists + NA artists + an appreciation for our Canadian local artists.

15hrs of dance party which includes Day social
11hrs of workshops which includes 1hr Q & A Session with the artists
VENUE is 14min from the airport. Evergreen Community SPACES
1709 8 Ave NE #2, Calgary, AB T2E 0S9

Workshop & Night Party Info
Friday October 6

Registration & Set-up : 9:00pm
Workshops from 9:30pm to 10:30pm
Night Party from 10:30pm to 3:30am

Saturday October 7

Registration & Set-up : 11:30am
Workshops from 12:00pm to 6:00pm includes Q & A 1hr session
Registration : 10:00pm
Night Party- 10:30pm to 3:30am

Sunday October 8

Workshops from 12:00pm to 5:15pm
Sunday Day Social Party : 5:30pm to 10:30pm

HOTELS near the venues (From closest to farthest)
HOLIDAY INN CALGARY Airport, an IHG Hotel (3min drive or 14min walk to and from venue) 1250 McKinnon Dr NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7T7
Tel: (403) 230-1999
1-2 QUEEN BEDS from $103-$145 per night depending if you want breakfast included or not
BEST WESTERN Airport Inn
(4min drive or 22min walk to and from the venue )
1947 18 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7T8 Tel : (403) 250-5015
1 QUEEN BED from $113 – $143 per night
2 QUEEN BEDS from $123 – $156 per night
FOUR POINTS SHERATON Calgary Airport (6-7min drive or 42min walk to and from the venue)
2875 Sunridge Way NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 7K7
Tel: (403) 648-3180
1-2 QUEEN BEDS from $120- $185 per night
DAYS INN by Wyndham Calgary Airport (6-7min drive or 40min walk to and from the venue)
2799 Sunridge Way NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 7K7
Tel: (403) 250-3297
1-2 QUEEN BEDS from $110 – $135
BEST WESTERN PREMIER Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre (9min drive or 45min walk to and from venue
1316 33 St NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6B6
Tel: (403) 248-8888
1-2 QUEEN BEDS from $115 – $299 a night
STAY TUNED for Artist & DJ Line-ups and be a part of the experience!

Victoria Kizomba Social: Fall Series
2023-09-23 20:30 - 23:30 UTC | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
Another Season, another series of kizomba events coming up. Join the island vibe this Saturday. Great music, great energy, great atmosphere. Happens every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month!
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 - Kizomba & Semba Workshops
2023-09-21 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
SPECIAL EDITION PRACTICA!!!

Join us Thursday August 21th as we learn Kizomba & Semba with Kenny.

Coming from Calgary to share his knowledge and love for dance. Kenny finished first for the kizomba Semba category at the North American Olympiads. He will help you incorporate smoothness in your Kizomba and Semba while leveling up your skills. Kenny is no stranger to this community and has been a big support since the beginning. We are really looking forward to having him here!

Schedule
8pm-9pm Kizomba
9pm-10pm Semba
10pm-11pm practica

Price $30 (includes practica/social dance)

e-transfer to: islandalevents@gmail.com

please include the name you go by if different from your e-transfer account. Thanks!

Kizomba Practica / Urban & Tarraxo Workshops
2023-08-17 20:00 - 23:00 UTC | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
SPECIAL EDITION PRACTICA!!!
Join us Thursday August 17th as we learn Tarraxo with Emily and Urbankiz with Denise.
We are so grateful to have them come back to the coast where they started their Urbankiz journeys.
Let’s give them a warm west coast welcome that they are familiar with.
Schedule

8pm-9pm Urbankiz with Denise
9pm-10pm Tarraxo with Emily
10pm-11pm practica

Price $30
e-transfer to: islandalevents@gmail.com
please include the name you go by if different from your e-transfer account. Thanks!

Victoria Kizomba Social Summer Series
2023-06-24 21:00 - 2023-06-25 00:00 UTC | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
Another Season, another series of kizomba events coming up. Join the island vibe this Saturday. Great music, great energy, great atmosphere.
Urban Kiz class starts at 9pm, followed by the night social.
Cover: $10, cash only.
“Dance with your heart. your feet will follow”
