"Own Your Ginga" KIZOMBA WEEKENDER - NYC | Dec.19 - Dec.21

Schedule

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1032 Midtown Event Venue | New York, NY

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Join us for a beautiful KIZOMBA WEEKENDER filled with workshops, culture and lots of dancing! Featuring the amazing ELIZA SALA!
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"Own Your Ginga" KIZOMBA WEEKENDER - NYC | Dec.19 - Dec.21

Beautiful people! 🤩

Are you ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with Kizomba workshops, dancing, self-care, and unforgettable vibes? Then you’ve come to the right place!

Join us for the “Own Your Ginga” Kizomba Weekender in NYC, featuring the one and only Ginga Queen, Eliza Sala, all the way from Amsterdam! 🇳🇱✨

👑 Ladies: Whether you’re a seasoned dancer looking to refine your flow, an improver eager to level up, or a beginner just stepping into your rhythm — this is your moment to learn from an international icon and truly own your ginga, both on and off the dance floor!

🤵🏽‍♂️ Gentlemen: We’ve got you covered too! One of NYC very own beloved local instructors McArlain Morilus will guide you through partner work and movement techniques designed to help you elevate your Kizomba dance style and confidence.

This weekender is all about growth, connection, confidence, and joy — a chance to learn, relax, and dance your heart out while creating memories that last a lifetime. 💫

✨ Don’t miss this perfect blend of dance, self-care, culture, and community.

We can’t wait to dance, vibe, and grow with you!

See you on the dance floor!




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Friday's Agenda

đź•‘: 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday, 12/19: Kizomba Partner Dance Workshop with Marc
Host: McArlain Morilus

Info: Welcome to our "Own Your Ginga" Weekender Pre-party Workshop! Come ready to elevate your dance moves at this 90-minute Kizomba Partner Dance Workshop with our very talented, and multifaceted local Kizomba instructor McArlain. Dress Code/Theme: African Print: Kente, Ankara, Samakaka, etc. Wear your most beautiful Afro Print ensembles :)
VENUE: 1032 MIDTOWN EVENT VENUE: 1032 6TH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10018


đź•‘: 10:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Friday, 12/19: Kizomba Pre-Party
Host: Stefany Lafleur

Info: Join our Weekender Pre-Party right after the workshop! Enjoy 4 hours of non-stop Kizomba dancing, featuring none other than DJ Trackmaster on the decks! Amazing Vibes Guaranteed all night! Dress Code/Theme: African Print: Kente, Ankara, Samakaka, etc. Wear your most beautiful Afro Print ensembles :)
VENUE: 1032 MIDTOWN EVENT VENUE: 1032 6TH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10018


Saturday's Agenda

đź•‘: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Saturday, 12/20: Stretching/Yoga/free movement with background drumming

Info: Free movement. Stretching. Background Drumming. What better way to start an exciting day filled with workshops, healing talks, self-care, and choreographies! Join us!
VENUE: KTOWN DANCE STUDIO: 38 W 32nd St #403, New York, NY 10001


đź•‘: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Saturday, 12/20: Ginga Workshop
Host: Eliza Sala

Info: Time to "Own Your Ginga"! What to expect during this workshop? This Open level Foundational Workshop with Eliza Sala will focus on Posture & Energy: Proper posture that helps you connect with and use the energy from the ground in order to accurately execute your steps on the dance floor. VENUE: KTOWN DANCE STUDIO: 38 W 32nd St #403, New York, NY 10001


đź•‘: 04:15 PM - 05:15 PM
Saturday, 12/20: Head wrapping workshop + Ginga talk with Eliza + Stefany
Host: Eliza Sala

Info:
Topic of discussion: Find, own and use your Ginga on and off the dance floor + African Head wrapping techniques. Come ready to enjoy a very intimate, yet informative chat on finding and unleashing your inner African/Dancing Queen!
VENUE: KTOWN DANCE STUDIO: 38 W 32nd St #403, New York, NY 10001


đź•‘: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Sat. 12/20: “Own your Ginga” Choreography + Video Recording - Eliza & Stef
Host: Eliza Sala

Info: Choreo + Optional video recording. Dress code: Those beautiful Head wraps you just learned how to tie and GREEN dresses/outfits.
VENUE: KTOWN DANCE STUDIO: 38 W 32nd St #403, New York, NY 10001


đź•‘: 10:00 PM - 04:00 AM
Kizomba Cocktail Soiree: Stefany + DJ Afrodeshiak Birthday Bash!!
Host: Stefany Lafleur

Info: Join us for an amazing Kizomba Cocktail Soiree, featuring delicious hors-d'oeuvres, tasty drinks, 5 hours of non stop dancing with the one and only DJ Afrodeshiak, and our very own Chi-The-DJ on decks, ready to have you grooving all night longlast but not least DJ Afrodeshiak and Yours Truly's Birthday Celebration! This is going to be an epic night you don't want to miss! Theme/Dress Code: GOLD, RED & BLACK
VENUE: 5TH & MAD BAR: 7 E 36th St, New York, NY 10016


Sunday's Agenda

đź•‘: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Sunday, Dec.21: Ginga Master class with Eliza Sala - LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
Host: Eliza Sala

Info: Movement, Technique and Elegance on the Dance Floor. Dress code/Theme: GOLD VENUE: TBA


đź•‘: 02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
Sunday, Dec.21: Cooking Class with Eliza Sala & Stef
Host: Eliza Sala

Info: Let's learn how to cook 2 very similar African Dishes, cooked in two different ways (Open to all):
Cabbage and peanut butter sauce - muamba
Peanut Butter sauce - (Cameroon)
VENUE: TBA


đź•‘: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sunday, 12/21: Dine, Dance & Vibe with Stef & Eliza: Christmas KizoBrunch
Host: Stefany Lafleur

Info: Let's give those two freshly cooked dishes a taste, shall we? We're dining, dancing, and vibing after all of our hard work! What to expect? A mix of delicious African food including everyone's favorite: Jollof Rice! Then let's digest all that deliciousness by stepping on the dance floor!
This time, we will have the very talented DJ Kalcidony & Chi-The-DJ spinning your favorite Kizomba, Semba, Zouk, Konpa, UrbanKiz tracks! Join us as we end this weekend in style with a beautiful KizoBrunch Christmas Celebration! Come dressed in your most beautiful Christmas attire! VENUE: TBA


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1032 Midtown Event Venue, 1032 6th Avenue, New York, United States

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