Event 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 BOOK NOW!
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 |
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 |
| 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: [email protected]
SHARE YOUR EXCITEMENT ON SOCIAL! Post "GOT MY PASS!"
Click HERE to Join Our Afro-Summer Group!
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#EverythingULove is Here - Welcome Home!
Shafeeha Monae & Kimani Rashad
Afro-Caribbean Connections, Inc.
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General Terms
DID YOU BUY AN AFRO SUMMER 2020 PASS?
If so you have TWO OPTIONS:
Email us to use your pass for 2023
________OR________
Email us to transfer your pass to another guest *Transfer fee: $20
PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] 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
Email us to use your pass for 2023________OR________
Email us to transfer your pass to another guest *Transfer fee: $20
PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] 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:
Thank you!
- 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
Thank you!
Cancellation Policy
Life happens, we get it. All sales are FINAL. The organization reserves the right to make changes to the festival as needed. Details are subject to change. In the event the festival is cancelled a refund will be issued. Pass sales are final but transferrable. If you need to transfer your pass please kindly email us including the following:
Thank you!
- Your full name
- The name AND email of the person you are transferring the pass too
- Screenshot of the confirmation the transferee has indeed paid you for the pass
Thank you!
When & Where
Aug 3, 2023 to Aug 7, 2023
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago
9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Rosemont, IL 60018
9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Rosemont, IL 60018
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