1st Edition Nanaimo NeoKiz Weekender

1st Edition Nanaimo NeoKiz Weekender

Kizomba Unplugged proudly presents:

1st Edition Nanaimo NeoKiz Weekender with Charles Ogar

Enjoy a weekend full of Workshops, Bootcamps, Socials, and a Potluck Mixer to close out the event. Held in the beautiful city of Nanaimo it’s the perfect time to visit Vancouver Island for dancing and sightseeing.

Date: Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28, 2019

Venue: Pleasant Valley Hall, 6100 Doumont Rd, Nananimo, BC

Featured Artist: Charles “Mr. NeoKiz” Ogar

Charles Ogar is well known, throughout the US and Internationally, for his detailed instruction and super smooth, creative musical style on the dance floor. He is the most influential pioneer of Urban Kizomba in North America. He is also the organizer of the current largest Urban Kiz festival in North American, the Neo Kizomba Festival that takes place in Austin, which is now heading towards its 6th year in 2020.

FEATURES:

– Urban Kiz Intermediate Workshops with Charles Ogar

– “Kiz & Fly” Beginner Kizomba and Acro Yoga Bootcamps

Fri and Sat evening Socials

– *Sun Potluck Mixer & Open Floor (*available to Full & “Kiz & Fly” Pass holders only)

– **Opportunity for Private Lessons with Charles Ogar. (**NOT included in the cost of event tickets. Dates/times/costs coordinated with the FIT2Dance.ca Team. Details to follow)

DETAILS:

Urban Kiz Intermediate Workshops with Charles Ogar

– 2 x 3-hour Sessions (Sat and Sun)

– Learn to build on Urban Kiz technique, style, connection, musicality, and more.

“Kiz & Fly” Bootcamps with FIT2Dance.ca Team

– Recommended for Beginners new to Kizomba and/or Acro Yoga

Kizomba Bootcamp with Sushi & Tiffany (2 hour session)

Learn essential Kizomba movements that can help kick-start your love of Kizomba. Weight transfers, Side Basic, Walking, Saidas, Drills, Connection, Frame, and more.

Acro Yoga with Lora & Tiffany (2 hour session)

This playful Acro Yoga Bootcamp puts you in touch with the fundamentals of Acro as a Base or Flyer. More to follow…

Event Schedule:

Friday

6:30 – 8:30 pm Kizomba Beginner Bootcamp with Sushi & Tiffany

9:00 pm – 1:00 am Kizomba Social

Saturday

2:00 – 5:00 pm Urban Kiz Intermediate Workshops with Charles (Workshop Topics TBA)

6:30 – 8:30 pm Acro Yoga Beginner Bootcamp with Lora & Tiffany

9:00 pm – 1:00 am Kizomba Social

Sunday

2:00 – 5:00 pm Urban Kiz Intermediate Workshops with Charles (Workshop Topics TBA)

6:00 – 10:00 pm Kizomba Potluck Mixer and Open Floor

PRICING:

Full Weekend Pass includes all Workshops, Bootcamps, Socials & Potluck Mixer​

– $130 Early Bird

– $140 Tier 1

– $150 Tier 2​

“Kiz & Fly” Beginner Bootcamp Pass includes Bootcamps, Socials & Potluck Mixer

– $75 ​

1 Day Drop-In Urban Kiz Intermediate Workshop (3 hours)

– $75

Fri or Sat Evening Social Drop-In

– $15