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5th Anniversary Afro-Summer Love Fest

Sheraton Grand Chicago

location_on Sheraton Grand Chicago, East North Water Street, Chicago, IL, USA
schedule Thursday, Sep 3, 2020, 2:00 PM to Monday, Sep 7, 2020, 6:00 AM
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5th Anniversary Afro-Summer Love Fest

Afro-Caribbean Connections ( Kizomba LifeStyle ) Proudly Presents

🖤❤💛💚 Afro-Summer Love Fest 🖤❤💛💚
Team #AfroSummer is grateful for the opportunity to serve you yet again for another year of connection, learning & laughter! #AfroSummer2020 will celebrate everything you LOVE and truly bridge the gap between Africa, the Caribbean & the U.S.!
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WHY AFRO-SUMMER?
ASLF is more than a Festival...it's a community connected through African, Caribbean Rhythms & Passion! ASLF is a dancer's haven, a safe space for creativity, friendship & freedom to explore the DANCER in you! We welcome children & adults of ALL ages!

The love that field the air at ASLF 2019 was overwhelming, we look forward to sharing that same energy with YOU!
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WHAT TO EXPECT?
ALL THE FEELS ♥
✔ MIDNIGHT DANCE CRUISE
✔ TOP International & National DJs
✔ 4 Nights of Dancing with your favorite dancers Till 6am
✔ NEW workshop format with World Class Instructors
✔ 70+ Hours of Social Dancing
✔ 2 Beautiful Ballrooms
✔ Semba & Tarraxa Competition w/Prizes
✔ Outdoor Day Socials
✔Body Movement Boot Camps
✔ Brazilian Zouk Choreo Challenge
✔ Heels Workshops
✔ Performances
✔ MANY MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS!
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GENRES OF MUSIC FEATURED
🎧BALLROOM #1: Semba, Kizomba, Konpa, Zouk, Ghetto Zouk, Coladera, Tarraxa (o), Douceur, Gouyad Special, Afro Beats, Kuduro, Sukous, Ndombolo, Afro House, Soca, Reggae, Trap, Hip Hop

🎧BALLROOM #2: Brazilian Zouk, Lamba Zouk, Rio Zouk, Neo Zouk, Brazilian House, B Funk, R&B, Remixes, Bachata Dominicano & Sensual

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CHECK OUT WHO'S PARTYING WITH YOU?

CONFIRMED AFRO DJS
✔DJ Sponky DJ Zay'X DJ Kimani Rashad DJ Maura V ✔DJ Mojo DJ Casanova ✔DJ Art








CONFIRMED BRAZILIAN ZOUK DJS
✔DJ Power DJ Dravid ✔DJ Smoothee & More International & National DJs to come!



CONFIRMED SEMBA/KIZOMBA ARTISTS
✔Mestre Petchu ✔ Lydia & Akram✔ Oncle Kani & Black Cherry ✔Shafeeha Monae ✔ Steve & Maren












CONFIRMED URBAN KIZ ARTISTS
✔ Donald Wilson ✔Adeline ✔ Audi & Pam ✔ Mike Ohambi ✔Samy













CONFIRMED KUDURO/AFRO BEATS/ AFRO HOUSE ARTISTS
✔Lydia Laprade Donald Wilson ✔Shafeeha Monae ✔Stacy Letrice Samy More TBA!





CONFIRMED BRAZILIAN ZOUK ARTISTS
✔Fernanda & Carlos ✔ Thayna & Leo ✔ Charles Espinoza & Emma ✔Jules Bertrand & MORE TBA!




                                                



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MIDNIGHT DANCE CRUISE
You don't want to miss a chance to dance with your favorite dancer under the midnight light! The Anita Dee II has 3 floors for social dancing, including roof deck! Our Kizomba & Brazilian Zouk DJs will keep the party going till 5am! (Boat Party is FRIDAY 12AM - 5AM)
***Boat Party INCLUDED in Full Pass***
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AFRO-SUMMER HAS A NEW HOME!
ALL IN ONE VENUE: The Sheraton Grand Chicago will be your home for the weekend. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago. The Sheraton's Riverwalk is perfect for our outdoor day socials or drinks on the river front. Take advantage of the fun attractions and shopping, you will be just steps away from great restaurants, bars, bowling
and shopping in downtown Chicago!



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HOST HOTEL INFO

📌HOTEL: Sheraton Grand Hotel
ADDRESS: 301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611



📌CLOSEST AIRPORT: O'hare (ORD)
Travel from ORD to Venue via Complimentary Shuttle (10 mins)
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REGISTER FOR SEMBA/TARRAXA COMPETITION
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BOOT CAMPS COMING SOON

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GENERAL WEEKEND SCHEDULE
📌THURSDAY: Welcome Party (Included in Pass)
📌FRIDAY-SUN: Workshops, Socials, Performances, Pool Parties, Competitions, etc

**FULL Schedule TBA**
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THANK YOU
We thank all of you in advance for your support over the years and those who will join us this year! We organize out of passion for our community & friends who become family!
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ADDITIONAL INFO
📌 Looking for a roommate: Afro-Summer Roomies
📌 Invite friends and make new ones here: Afro-Summer LOVE Fest #EverythingULove
📌 Please Note: We would love for you to join us but understand life happens. All passes are final sale and non-refundable. Passes are transferable for a small processing fee of $15 and must be completed prior to AUGUST 1st deadline. Please email your transfer request along with new pass holder name/email. Transfer will be complete once fee received. Thanks for your support! (Email: afrocaribbconnects@gmail.com)

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OFFICIAL HASHTAGS
#ASLF #AfroSummer #EverythingULove

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