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Afro-Summer Love Fest

Aug 3, 2023 to Aug 7, 2023
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago, Rosemont, IL
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$125.00
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$125.00
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$170.00
Includes full access to the festival activities, Bon Voyage Beach party, all workshops including Brazilian Zouk & socials! Does NOT include boot camps, masterclasses or DJ training.

$170.00
Includes full access to the Bon Voyage Beach party, festival activities, all workshops including Brazilian Zouk & socials! Does NOT include boot camps, masterclasses or DJ training.

$170.00
Includes full access to the Bon Voyage Beach party festival activities, all workshops including Kizomba & socials!  Does NOT include boot camps, masterclasses or DJ training.

$170.00
Includes full access to the Bon Voyage Beach party, festival activities, all workshops including Kizomba & socials!  Does NOT include boot camps, masterclasses or DJ training.

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*MDW SPECIAL* Saves $25 per Full Pass per Person! Includes full access to the festival activities, all workshops including Kizomba & Brazilian Zouk & socials! Meals included for the weekend! Does NOT include boot camps, masterclasses or DJ training.

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*MDW SPECIAL* Saves $20 per Full Pass per Person! Includes full access to the festival activities, all workshops including Kizomba & Brazilian Zouk & socials! Meals included for the weekend! Does NOT include boot camps, masterclasses or DJ training.

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*MDW SPECIAL* Save $15 each when you purchase your pass with a buddy! Passes MUST be Lead & Follow. Includes full access to the festival activities, all workshops including (Kizomba & Brazilian Zouk) plus socials! With this pass you will get two Tickets at $155 each.  Does NOT include boot camps, masterclasses or DJ training.

$200.00
CALLING DJ ENTHUSIASTS, NOVICE & CURRENT DJS LOOKING TO LEVEL UP!

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

NOT INCLUDED:
-Mixers *each participant must bring their own system to practice on

This is a once in a life time experience & true value added! Space is truly limited for quality experience.

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Special TWO hour camp with the one and only LYDIA LAPRADE from France! Learn how to tell your story & express musically solo & with a partner for any genre! Embrace & strengthen your technique while understanding the application...the ever question of WHEN should I do this? 
ALL LEVELS WELCOME - CONTENT DESIGNED FOR BOTH LEAD & FOLLOW

SAVE $20 REGISTER WITH A PARTNER

Solo Registration: $50 / Partner Registration (MUST BE lead & follow) $40 per person
 
What You Will Learn:
-Breakdown of isolations vs fluidity
-Control & tips
-Body movement musicality solo
-Partner work 
-Body Movement application with a partner
-How to communicate musically with your partner
-When to be "silent"
-Active listening with a partner
-How to be heard & felt with a partner

$50.00
Special TWO hour camp with the one and only LYDIA LAPRADE from France! Learn how to tell your story & express musically solo & with a partner for any genre! Embrace & strengthen your technique while understanding the application...the ever question of WHEN should I do this? 
ALL LEVELS WELCOME - CONTENT DESIGNED FOR BOTH LEAD & FOLLOW
Solo registration: $50 / Partner Registration (MUST BE lead & follow) $40
 
What You Will Learn:
-Breakdown of isolations vs fluidity
-Control & tips
-Body movement musicality solo
-Partner work 
-Body Movement application with a partner
-How to communicate musically with your partner
-When to be "silent"
-Active listening with a partner
-How to be heard & felt with a partner

$40.00
Semba Bootcamp with Oncle Kani & Shafeeha Monae! This is a separate pass available to Full Pass holders only. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVEL - Includes the following:

-Two hours of training with TWO TOP Instructors
-Breakdown of Semba music composition
-Tools & technique for both LEADS & FOLLOWS
-Playful musicality exercises
-Ginga & banga for both LEADS & FOLLOWS
-Advanced level partner work
-Q&A

SPACE IS LIMITED to preserve camp quality & experience for all! 

$40.00
2 Hour Urban Kiz Masterclass with Py & Sarah! This is a separate pass available to Full Pass holders only.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVEL - Includes the following:

-Partnerwork for both LEADS & FOLLOWS
-Urban Kiz musicality understanding
-Urban Kiz music comprehension
-Technique & drills
-Higher level Urban Kiz sequences
-Energy exchange & playfulness

SPACE IS LIMITED to preserve masterclass experience for all!

$40.00
2 Hour Brazilian Zouk Masterclass with William & Irene! This is a separate pass available to Full Pass holders only.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVEL - Includes the following:

-Higher level partner work for both LEADS & FOLLOWS
-Technique, drills & musicality
-Counter balance & connection
-Body movement, isolations & follow styling
-Upper body rotation & axis techniques
-Weight transfer & awareness

SPACE IS LIMITED to preserve masterclass quality & experience for all!

FREE!
We are excited to host a Jack & Jill for the 2nd time! Breaking the norm, our JnJ will have a twist - Attendees will compete with Instructors! Special prizes for 1st-3rd place finalist! FREE registry for all FULL PASS holders ($5 for non Full Pass attendees).

Limited number of entrees - first come first serve!
 

$5.00
We are excited to host a Jack & Jill for the 2nd time! Breaking the norm, our JnJ will have a twist - Attendees will compete with Instructors! Special prizes for 1st-3rd place finalist! FREE registry for all FULL PASS holders ($5 for non Full Pass attendees).

Limited number of entrees - first come first serve!
 

$140.00
Includes Thursday-Sunday night socials & Monday Beach party! Does not include workshops, day socials, specialty boot camps or masterclasses. Full party pass holders can also register for DJ Training, boot camp & masterclasses additionally. Wristbands will be checked and enforced at the door.

$40.00
Includes Thursday evening party ONLY. Does not include or have access to workshops, day parties, specialty boot camps, masterclasses or Monday beach party. Wristbands will be checked and enforced at the door.

$45.00
Includes Friday night party ONLY. Does not include or have access to workshops, day parties, specialty boot camps, masterclasses or Monday beach party. Wristbands will be checked and enforced at the door.

$50.00
Includes Saturday evening party ONLY. Does not include or have access to workshops, day parties, specialty boot camps, masterclasses or Monday beach party. Wristbands will be checked and enforced at the door.

$45.00
Includes Sunday evening party ONLY. Does not include or have access to workshops, day parties, specialty boot camps, masterclasses or Monday beach party. Wristbands will be checked and enforced at the door.

$25.00
IF YOU BOUGHT AN ALL ACCESS OR WKND PARTY PASS YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY THIS PASS. THE BEACH PARTY IS INCLUDED FOR FULL ACCESS AND WKND PARTY PASS!

This pass is for the Beach Party ONLY. Does not include or have access to workshops, day parties, specialty boot camps or masterclasses. Wristbands will be checked and enforced at the door.


Beach Party held at Whispers Oak Street Beach
1001 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611

Enjoy relaxing cabanas, music by our Afro-Summer DJ/s, food & drink specials!

$55.00
Includes access to Thursday ONLY activities, workshops & evening party. This pass allows you to register for the specialty boot camps or masterclasses happening on Thursday ONLY. Does NOT include Monday beach party, can register for the Bon voyage Beach Party separately. Wristbands will be checked and enforced at the door.

$70.00
Includes access to Friday ONLY activities, workshops & evening party. This pass allows you to register for the specialty boot camps or masterclasses happening on Friday ONLY. Does NOT include Monday beach party, can register for the Bon voyage Beach Party separately. Wristbands will be checked and enforced at the door.

$85.00
Includes access to Saturday ONLY activities, workshops & evening party. This pass allows you to register for the specialty boot camps or masterclasses happening on Saturdat ONLY. Does NOT include Monday beach party, can register for the Bon voyage Beach Party separately. Wristbands will be checked and enforced at the door.

$70.00
Includes access to Sunday ONLY activities, workshops & evening party. This pass allows you to register for the specialty boot camps or masterclasses happening on Sunday ONLY. Does NOT include Monday beach party, can register for the Bon voyage Beach Party separately. Wristbands will be checked and enforced at the door.

$250.00
We love our vendors! We have personally selected quality vendors to share their skills with you including massage therapist, dance shoes & beautiful artwork will be available for sale! Please support these talented vendors! All guests will be able to pre-register or pre-purchase items from all vendors in advance this year. VENDOR PASS INCLUDES ACCESS TO THE FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS & SOCIALS. ;) LIMITED VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE.

$20.00

$80.00
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General Terms
DID YOU BUY AN AFRO SUMMER 2020 PASS?
If so you have TWO OPTIONS:
1️⃣ Email us to use your pass for 2023
________OR________
2️⃣

 Email us transfer your pass to another guest *Transfer fee: $20

PLEASE EMAIL connect@afrosummerlove.com with the following:

-The email used to purchase your pass
-Screenshot of confirmation of your purchased pass
-Name & email of person who is purchasing your pass if transferring
Refund Policy
Life happens, we get it. All sales are final, but if you need to transfer your pass please kindly email us including the following:
  • Your full name
  • The name AND email of the person you are transferring the pass to
  • Screenshot of the confirmation the transferee has indeed paid you for the pass
*Transfer fee: $20

Thank you!
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When & Where
Aug 3, 2023 to Aug 7, 2023
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago
9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Rosemont, IL 60018
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                       ❤️ ♥  ♥  ♥ 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
√ 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 ANSO & NIMA
DJ KOALA G CHARLAYNE
DJ BABY FACE KIKI
DJ K'REOL SHAFEEHA MONAE
  SAMY
  SHIKA JAY
  JURCIC
  HOVSEP & COURTNEY
   
BRAZILIAN ZOUK DJS: BRAZILIAN ZOUK ARTISTS:
DJ KAKAH KAKAH & JULISSA
DJ POWER WILLIAM & IRENE
DJ KIMANI RASHAD CARLOS & FERNANDA
DJ WILLIAM TEIXEIRA LARISSA & ROBINSON
DJ ARCHIE SARAH ZUCCARO
DJ EFOSA MORE TO COME!


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

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

READY TO BOOK YOUR HOTEL?
Click HERE to Book Your Room!   
                        
  √ 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

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



 


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


SHARE YOUR EXCITEMENT ON SOCIAL! Post "GOT MY PASS!"
Click HERE to Join Our Afro-Summer Group!

LOOKING FOR A ROOMATE?
Click HERE to Find a Roomie!

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