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Afro-Summer Love Fest

by Afro-Caribbean Connections

calendar

Thursday, August 03, 2023

04:00PM - Monday, August 07, 2023 06:00AM

location

9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave • Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago • Rosemont • IL

Summary

                        

                   
                       ❤️ ♥  ♥  ♥ AFRO-SUMMER LOVE FEST 2023 ♥  ♥  ♥ ❤️


WELCOME HOME! 
♥ CHICAGO ♥ AUGUST 3-7, 2023


The passion and what we all know & LOVE ❤️ of Afro-Summer is BACK!
 Your Summer DANCECATION awaits in CHICAGO! 

  √ 4 Days of Social Dancing
√ 4 Days of Quality Workshops 
√ 3 Social Dance Rooms (Kizomba, Brazilian Zouk & Vibe Room)
√ TOP International/National DJs & Artists
√ Community Building Activities & Shenanigans
√ Bootcamps, Masterclasses & DJ Training
√ Beginner Friendly Program
√ Special Guests from Across the U.S. & Canada!
√ Carnival Night, Jack n Jill & More Surprises!
√ ALL THE VIBESSSS #EVERYTHINGULOVE


KIZOMBA DJS: KIZOMBA ARTISTS:
DJ SHARK ONCLE KANI
DJ GUELAS AUDI & LAURA
DJ MAY TANIA MENDOCA
DJ CASANOVA PY & SARAH
DJ J'LARIOUS LYDIA LAPRADE
DJ KIMANI RASHAD LILIAN
DJ KOALA G ANSO & NIMA
DJ BABY FACE CHARLAYNE
DJ K'REOL KIKI
DJ SAVVYLO SHAFEEHA MONAE
  PHILLYP CHANLATTE
  SHIKA JAY
  JURCIC
  HOVSEP & COURTNEY
  MIRANDA KITTIE
  DREW
  JORDAN
   
BRAZILIAN ZOUK DJS: BRAZILIAN ZOUK ARTISTS:
DJ ARCHIE WILLIAM & IRENE
DJ POWER CARLOS & FERNANDA
DJ WILLIAM TEIXEIRA LARISSA & ROBINSON
DJ KIMANI RASHAD JULISSA
DJ EFOSA SAMMUEL FUNFLOW
DJ DEX SARAH ZUCCARO
  AL MORROQUIN
  FELIPE MEGER
  TOPHER & ANGELICA


HOST HOTEL: 
Hyatt Regency O'hare Chicago 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018

ALL-IN-ONE! No need for expensive Ubers or Airbnb!

ALL WORKSHOPS & SOCIALS will be at the Hyatt Regency O'hare Chicago


HOTEL IS 90% SOLD OUT!!

DISCOUNTED ROOM RATE ENDS JULY 21TH www.hyatt.com


READY TO BOOK YOUR HOTEL? 
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   5 minutes from O'hare Airport
 FREE 24 hour airport shuttle to & from O'hare Airport
 $15 discounted hotel parking
 Steps from Fashion Outlets of Chicago & nearby dining
√ Public transit into downtown Chicago
√ Discounted meal options *Must show festival wristband


MONDAY BEACH PARTY: 

  Come VIBEEEE with us in beautiful downtown Chicago! Pack your bathing suit & sunscreen! We're taking the party to the BEACH!

LOCATION: WHISPERS OAK STREET BEACH
1001 n Lake Shore Dr Chicago, IL 60611

√ FREE entry for Full Pass, Full Party Pass & Newbie Pass holders
√ Food & Drink Specials
√ Kizomba & BZouk DJs
√ In the heart of downtown Chicago
√ Relaxing Cabanas
√ Layout on the beach or dance till sunset
√ $3 train from Hyatt to Whispers or 45 minute train Uber

JACK & JILL: 

  We are excited to host a Jack & Jill for the 2nd time! Breaking the norm, our J&J will have a twist - Attendees will compete with Instructors! Special prizes for 1st-3rd place finalist!

Please select the J&J option when you register your pass. LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!

DJ TRAINING:

  For the 2nd time around ASLF is proud to host a 3 HOUR personalized DJ Training! Each of our world renowned DJs will provide quality & tailored instruction for 1 hour each, sharing their years of experience & knowledge just for YOU! 

DJs INCLUDED:
-DJ Afrodeshiak (Semba, Kizomba umbrella genres)
-DJ Shark (Music Production & Urban Kiz genres)
-DJ Kakah (Music Production & Brazilian Zouk genres)

TRANING TOPICS INCLUDED:
-Music production
-Song selection
-Understanding of genres (i.e. Kizomba vs ghetto zouk, Brazilian zouk etc)
-Transitions
-Beat Matching
-Equipment set up (i.e. mixers into speakers, etc)
-Troubleshooting
-Crowd control
-Branding & Marketing
-Professionalism 
-Requirements for bookings
-Q&A


SPECIALTY BOOT CAMPS:

  4 SPECIALIZED BOOT CAMPS FOR EVERY DANCER!

Body Movement for All Genres 
Semba Bootcamp Urban
Kiz Masterclass
Brazilian Zouk Bootcamp

BEGINNER FRIENDLY PROGRAM:
  WELCOME NEWBIES!

We are excited to offer a BEGINNER FRIENDLY PROGRAM designed to help newbies learn & develop their foundation & technique in a fun environment!  

REQUIREMENTS:
√ Must be new to Kizomba and/or Brazilian Zouk genres
√ Less than 5 months dance experience with these genres
√ Can be lead or follow

PERKS:
√ Discounted Full Beginner Pass
√ Workshops tailored to your needs
√ Access to other festival workshops AFTER beginner workshops have ended


This pass is purchased based on the honor system & will have a separate band for entry into the Beginner workshops. Wristbands will be checked by security. Any persons missing bands will be required to purchase another at the entry fee.



 


INTERESTED IN JOINING TEAM AFRO-SUMMER?  We have Team Member positions & Ambassador roles available. Kindly email us expressing interest and we will connect with you! Email: connect@afrosummerlove.com


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#EverythingULove is Here - Welcome Home!
Shafeeha Monae & Kimani Rashad
Afro-Caribbean Connections, Inc.

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Thursday, August 03, 2023

04:00PM - 06:00AM

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9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave • Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago • Rosemont

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