Afro-Latin Cultural Exchange Society

Victoria Kizomba Social - Halloween Edition
2024-10-26 20:30 - 23:30 UTC | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
Join us October 26th for a special halloween edition. Costumes are encouraged but not required. We want everyone to feel welcome and just enjoy dancing to great music surrounded by our amazing community!
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
2024-10-24 19:30 - 22:30 UTC, 2024-10-17 19:30 - 22:30 UTC, 2024-10-10 19:30 - 22:30 UTC, 2024-08-08 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver), 2024-08-01 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver), 2024-07-25 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver), 2024-07-18 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver), 2024-07-11 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver) and 6 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 ✨💗✨

Columbian Rumba Thanksgiving & Halloween Party
2024-10-13 21:00 - 2024-10-14 02:00 UTC | Victoria Convention Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3M7, Canada
Sunday, October 13th
Doors & Show: 9 PMAdvance: $20 | Door: $2519+ | ID Required
Join us on this Sunday, October 13th, 2024, after Thanksgiving’s dinner for a fiesta-themed party to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the iconic Victoria Event Center for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and Colombian vibes!

Experience the vibrant rhythms of Colombian Rumbas as we celebrate Thanksgiving, October Hispanic Heritage Month, Halloween, and bid farewell to the iconic Victoria Event Centre. Join us for a farewell extravaganza that honors the rich cultural legacy of this beloved venue, which has hosted thousands of unforgettable multicultural events in Victoria.

Witness the mesmerizing “Salsa Cabaret Show,” a dazzling spectacle that transports you straight to the heart of Cali, Colombia’s vibrant music and culture scene.
Featuring our Resident Dj Alex King, spinning a sensational mix of Colombian and Latin hits all night long!
Unleash your creativity and dress to impress for a chance to win a special prize! We’ll be awarding a surprise gift to the guest with the most spectacular and authentic traditional costume representing a Hispanic country, or any other costume that showcases your unique style.

Don’t miss out on our contest for the best costume.

Tickets start at just $20, but hurry – space is limited! Secure your spot today for an unforgettable evening of celebration and remembrance. This is the opportunity to create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Sunday, October 13th, 2024Time: Doors open at 9 PM, party until 2 AM

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and grab your tickets now!
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The VEC has zero tolerance for any type of racist, sexist, ableist, fatphobic, transphobic or homophobic behaviour. All guests must abide by the VEC’s policies listed here.

The VEC’s full accessibility details and elevator instructions can be viewed here: https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/

This event is taking place on the traditional, stolen, unceded land of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge the rich cultural history of the many peoples and rituals that have been affected by the ongoing process of dispossession and colonialism. We hold this understanding in our interactions and engagements with this land and its people.

Victoria Kizomba Social
2024-10-12 20:30 - 2024-10-13 00:00, 2024-09-28 20:30 - 2024-09-29 00:00, 2024-09-14 20:30 - 2024-09-15 00:00, 2024-08-24 20:30 - 2024-08-25 00:00, 2024-08-10 20:30 - 2024-08-11 00:00, 2024-07-27 20:30 - 2024-07-28 00:00, 2024-07-13 20:30 - 2024-07-14 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”

Afro-Kizz Me Festival
2024-10-11 12:00 - 2024-10-14 04:00 UTC | Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel, 2008 Airport Road Northeast, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 3B9, Canada
Join us for the 2nd Edition of Afro-Kizz Me Festival, happening over the long weekend of October 11-14, 2024 in Calgary, Alberta 🇨🇦
Are you ready?
☑️3,900 Sq Ft Capacity All in One Festival
☑️Venue is right INSIDE the AIRPORT on the departure floor! Save on Uber rides and never miss your flight
☑️Book your room using the link below (discount automatically applied once you click the link) 2 Queen beds and Single beds available
https://www.marriott.com/event…/reservation-link.mi…
☑️ Breakfast & Dinner inside the hotel (to be booked in advance only)
☑️Workshops totaling 9 hours +, with a dedicated hour for Q&A with the artists.
☑️Jack & Jill Competition 🥇🥈🥉
☑️Master Classes, 8 hrs Day Social, Pre-Parties, and After-Parties.
☑️Over 20 hrs of Night social parties
☑️Private Breakfast & Dinner with the artists (R.S.V.P only)
☑️Remember to Use AFROKIZZ as discount to save on eventbrite fees or e-transfer- see below for etransfer details
📣IMPORTANT DETAILS
🔘Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred.
🔘E-transfers are accepted and preferred to: afrokizzme2@gmail.com AND use password “Kizomba”
📢** ❗️NEXT PRICE INCREASE ❗️on July 1st 📈
TIER 2 Pricing below:
✅ 🎟️$179.00 for single (lead OR follow) passes or etransfer $179.00 to afrokizzme2@gmail.com
✅ 🎟️$339.99 for couple passes (lead + lead or lead + follow) or etransfer $339.99 to afrokizzme2@gmail.com and give the names of the lead or follow attendee
Remember to use AFROKIZZ as discount on EventBrite to save on fees
🔘Believer Passes ~ SOLD OUT 🚫
🔘Limited EarlyBird Tickets ~ SOLD OUT🚫 on Feb 28th @ 139.99 for single passes & @259.99 for couple passes
🔘TIER 1 ~ 🚫 on June 1st 🎟️$169.99 for single (lead or follow) passes & $319.99 for couple passes (lead + lead or lead + follow)
**(USE AFROKIZZ as discount to save on eventbrite fees)**
VENUE : Marriott Calgary Airport In Terminal Hotel (ALL in ONE festival)
“Located on the departure level”
2008 Airport Rd NE , Calgary, AB

Victoria Kizomba Social: Spring Series
2024-06-22 20:30 - 23:00, 2024-06-08 20:30 - 23:00, 2024-05-25 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
Another Season, another series of kizomba events coming up. Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
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”

Kizomba/UrbanKiz at Clover
2024-06-22 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Clover Point, Victoria
Come join us for our first time dancing at Clover Point!
There will be no lesson beforehand and this is super casual. Just a bunch of friends hanging out and dancing. Bring snacks, something to drink, blankets, warm clothes (as it is typically cooler by the ocean). There isn’t a lot of parking at Clover Point but you can park along Dallas Rd and just walk down. Feel free to invite friends and family.
Hope to see you all there!

Becky's Birthday Bash Fundraiser
2024-06-07 21:00 - 2024-06-08 02:00 UTC | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 3K9, Canada
You all know I love to have events like this to bring the community together and raise money for great causes. Join me in celebrating my birthday by learning, eating, dancing and having fun. ALL proceeds go towards “Casa del Corazon”.
There will be a gift basket and raffle with prizes to win!
Who is coming?
Introducing Jurcic | DJ JC STRIPES.
As you can see from the name, this guys does it all in the kizomba dance scene.
Jurcic is passionate about teaching Kizomba & Urban Kiz. Distinctive by his technique, musicality, creativity and swag, he puts a priority on creating dancers and not robot.As he like to say “dance is the expression of self through movements and every movement you do should be purposeful.” Therefore, his goal is to help dancers develop their personality into their dance, assuming they are willing. He has tapped into many styles such as salsa, bachata, tango, dancehall, to name only those and this background has made him the dancer he is today.
Schedule
* Friday, June 7th (4 hours of social dancing)
9pm-12am (Party)
* Saturday June 8th (3.5 hours of workshops + 1 hour practica, potluck and 5 hours of social dancing)
1:00pm-4:30pm (Workshops)4:30pm – 5:30pm (Practica)
BREAK
7:30pm – 9:00pm (Potluck)9pm – 2am (Party)
Full pass $90Party pass $40
Please make payments via e transfer to: becksmith@hotmail.com and message Becky directly if you have any questions.

Be You Kiz Fest (Second Edition)
2024-05-24 20:30 - 2024-05-27 04:00 UTC | BE YOU Kizomba, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
We’re back for a second edition of BE YOU, and this year we’re turning up the heat 🔥🔥🔥
Date: May 24 – 26, 2024
➖➖➖➖Location➖➖➖➖
Ottawa ON
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◈◈◈Instructor Line Up◈◈◈
Adeline – Paris, France 💃🇫🇷
Cebo and Emma – Paris, France 🕺💃🇫🇷
Kiki – Baltimore, USA 🕺🇺🇸
Roy and Sara – Montreal, Canada 🕺💃🇨🇦
Elvis and Vii – Ottawa, Canada 🕺💃🇨🇦
Mike and Lynette – Ottawa, Canada 🕺💃🇨🇦
Myriam – Ottawa, Canada 💃🇨🇦
Samantha – Winnipeg, Canada 💃🇨🇦
◈◈◈DJ Line Up◈◈◈
DJ Laak – Paris, France 🎧🇫🇷
DJ No Step – Paris, France 🎧🇫🇷
DJ Sink – Montreal, Canada 🎧🇨🇦
DJ Angel – Montreal, Canada 🎧🇨🇦
DJ NS – Toronto, Canada 🎧🇨🇦
DJ SAvvy – Winnipeg, Canada 🎧🇨🇦
◈◈◈General Schedule (Subject to Change)◈◈◈
Friday:
8:30pm – Registration Opens
9pm – Workshop
10pm – 4am – PARTY🔥🔥🔥
Saturday:
11:30am – Registration Opens
12pm – 5pm: Workshops
5pm – 8pm – Day Social 🎵🎵🎵
10pm – 5am – PARTY🔥🔥🔥
Sunday:
12:30 pm – Registration Opens
1pm -5pm – Workshops
5pm – 8pm – Day Social🎵🎵🎵
10pm – 4am – PARTY🔥🔥🔥
M﻿ore details to come!
N﻿O REFUNDS
