Afro-Caribbean Connections ( Kizomba LifeStyle ) Proudly Presents
Team #AfroSummer is grateful for the opportunity to serve you yet again for another year of connection, learning & laughter! #AfroSummer2019 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 2018 was overwhelming, we look forward to sharing that same energy with YOU!
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★ WHAT TO EXPECT? ★
✔ALL THE FEELS, PLENTY HUGS & YOU! ♥
✔ TOP International & National DJs
✔ 4 Nights of Dancing with your favorite dancers Till 6am
✔ NEW workshop format with World Class Instructors
✔ 2 Beautiful Rooms for Social Dancing
✔ Semba & Tarraxa Competition w/Prizes
✔Afro House Soul Train Challenge
✔ Pool Parties
✔ Performances
✔ MANY MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS!
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★ GENRES OF MUSIC FEATURED ★
🎧BALLROOM #1: Semba, Kizomba, Konpa, Zouk, Ghetto Zouk, Coladera, Tarrax, Douceur, Gouyad Special, Afro Beats, Kuduro, Sukous, Ndombolo, Afro House, Soca, Reggae, Trap, Hip Hop🎧BALLROOM #2: Brazilian 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 Sink ✔DJ Casanova ✔DJ Best
★CONFIRMED BRAZILIAN ZOUK DJS★
✔DJ Power ✔ DJ Just Jacob ✔DJ Archie ✔DJ Jem & More International & National DJs to come!
★ CONFIRMED SEMBA/KIZOMBA ARTISTS★
✔Mestre Petchu ✔Jamba ✔ Oncle Kani & Black Cherry ✔Shafeeha Monae ✔Willy Elo
★ CONFIRMED URBAN KIZ ARTISTS★
✔ Saber & Madjouline ✔Shika Jay ✔ Eugene & Jhanelle ✔Tarah ✔Jeremiah ✔Fabrice Adon
★ CONFIRMED KUDURO/AFRO BEATS/ AFRO HOUSE ARTISTS★
✔Shafeeha Monae ✔Stacy Letrice More TBA!
★ CONFIRMED BRAZILIAN ZOUK ARTISTS★
✔Bruno & Fae ✔Ebonie ✔Charles Espinoza ✔Jules Bertrand ✔Nathalia
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★ AFRO-SUMMER HAS A NEW HOME! ★
The beautifully $11 million dollar renovated EMBASSY SUITES is your home away from home and centrally located directly across from the DONALD E. STEPHENS CONVENTION CENTER! From your hotel, simply walk across the sky bridge to enjoy world class workshops, social dancing & activities! Embassy Suites offers complimentary breakfast from 7am-10am and COMPLIMENTARY Happy Hour from 6pm-8pm. The hotel also offers complimentary shuttle to and from O'Hare airport, a five minute trip! Take advantage of the fun attractions and shopping only a five minute Uber or ten minute walk. You will be just steps away from great restaurants, bars, bowling and shopping!
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★ HOST VENUE/HOTEL INFO★
📌WORKSHOP VENUE: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
ADDRESS : 5555 North River Rd Rosemont, IL 60018 (Directly Across the Street from Hotel)
ADDRESS : 5555 North River Rd Rosemont, IL 60018 (Directly Across the Street from Hotel)
📌HOTEL: Embassy Suites
ADDRESS: 5500 North River Rd Rosemont, IL 60018
**BOOK YOUR DISCOUNT HOTEL NOW!
****ROOM BLOCK ENDS AUGUST 7TH!! BOOK NOW!***
📌CLOSEST AIRPORT: O'hare (ORD)
Travel from ORD to Venue via Complimentary Shuttle (10 mins) BOOK YOUR HOTEL NOW!
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★ REGISTER FOR SEMBA/TARRAXA COMPETITION ★
Afro Summer brings you an official Semba & Tarraxa Competition! The first of it's kind in the U.S. Register as a couple & save!
✔Two Separate Competitions
✔Cash Prizes
✔Special Prizes
✔Register with a Partner or Individual
✔Official Judges
*Registration will close once max of 10 couples have been reached!
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★ WORLD CLASS DJ BOOT CAMP★
Join our world class DJs for a 2 hour intensive focused on your deejaying needs. This boot camp is designed for aspiring & current deejays. The boot camp will be hosted by a panel of four qualified, international & national DJs offer insider tips on topics i.e. blending, song selection, musicality, beat matching, & production. Registration is limited on a first come first serve basis and will close by August 2019. Each participant needs to provide their own controller & laptops. LIMITED Pioneer DJ SX Series controllers available for rent during the boot camp ONLY ($25).
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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**
📌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
📌 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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