Kizomba Practica Thursdays
2025-02-27 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-03-06 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-03-13 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-03-20 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-03-27 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-04-03 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-04-10 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-04-17 19:30 - 22:30 UTC and 12 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
2025-03-08 20:30 - 2025-03-09 00:00, 2025-03-22 20:30 - 2025-03-23 00:00, 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 | 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”

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

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

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.

Becky's Birthday Bash & Fundraiser
2025-06-13 20:00 - 2025-06-14 02:00 | 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)

BREAK

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

BREAK

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.
