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7th Annual DC Bachata, Kizomba & World Music Festival

Welcome to the World’s Largest Bachata & Latin Music Festival!

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Registration :: 3pm-4AM :: at International Terrace X. International Terrace (Vendor Area)

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Multimedia Experience The History of Salsa (Limited Seating) HolmeadEileen Torres

5:00pm EDT

Bachata International WestPablo Vilches [Spain] Bachata Moving & Grooving with 25+ Time Champion International EastAlien Ramirez (Cuba/Miami)

6:00pm EDT

Bachata Crazy Combinations w/ Argentinian Bachata CHAMPIONS International EastGabriel & Leticia (Argentina) Smooth Criminal Salsa International WestOrlando Machuca & Linda Saenz [DC]

7:00pm EDT

Battle of the Autentic Bachata Footwork GIANTS PART I International EastPipo Alcala (Dominican Rep/Montreal) Salsa Crazy Shines and Smooth Turn Patterns On2 (Intermediate) International WestCadence Dance Academy (Toronto)

8:00pm EDT

Ultimate Kizomba with the Queen of Movement International EastSara Lopez (Spain) Zouk Foundations International WestSami & Terrisa DCZoukFestival.com [DC]

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Thursday Night Dancing/Party Schedule Multiple Ballrooms

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SPECIAL SURPRISES + Bachata CRAZY KICK OFF CONCERT with a Debut from Canada's Own Etienne Drapeau Singing Bachata International Center

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Registration Hours:: 9am-4am in International Terrace X. International Terrace (Vendor Area)

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Welcome Orientation to the 7th Annual DC Bachata, Kizomba, & World Music Festival International CenterKat "La Gata" [Washington DC] • Lee E. Smith

11:00am EDT

Bachata International EastPipo Alcala (Dominican Rep/Montreal) Cumbia JeffersonZeke "El Fabolousa" Ruvalcaba [Chicago] Salsa On1 Intermediate GeorgetownDavid Norton [MD] Balancing As Partners: Zouk for Beginners CabinetIan Orr & Bree Folk (Knoxville) Zouk Magnetic Connection: Body Manipulation (Intermediate) International WestHenri '"Ry'El" Zenzouk & Jessica [NYC] Salsa Beginner Bootcamp On2 LincolnGoGo Earl Rush (DC)

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Bachata Body Party: Intermediate Partnerwork International WestEssie "La Chistosa" Tarpley [VA] & Sabor Dance Company Uber Sexy Bachata Turn Patterns (Intermediate) International EastCadence Dance Academy (Toronto) Tarraxinha JeffersonKianda T Rueda De Casino GeorgetownAlejandro Bouza [NY] Zouk Beginner CabinetSarah Zuccaro [Chicago] Tech Rehearsal- Performers Only International CenterZeke "El Fabolousa" Ruvalcaba [Chicago]

1:00pm EDT

Bachata International EastGabriel & Leticia (Argentina) Smooth and Sexy Combinations Pro Bachata (Adv Beg/ Intermediate) GeorgetownEvan Shuvo & Bethany [St. Louis] BachataZouk Fusion (Adv Beg/Intermediate) CabinetGlenio Oliverio [Boston] • Inna Dancarina [Boston] The Ins & Outs of being a Great Latin DJ How to Make a Name for Yourself! (Panel Discussion) (LIMITED SEATING) HolmeadDJ Willian Edits • DJ Emerzive • DJ Soltrix Salsa On2 Intermediate LincolnShaka Brown (Miami)

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Argentine Tango with Edwin CabinetEdwin Roa (VA) Red Light, Yellow Light, and Green Light of Bachata GeorgetownJuan Calderon Cultural Explosion (NJ) Salsa On2 International EastYamulee Dance Company [NYC] Kizomba Beginner Bootcamp JeffersonKizomba Chick [Tampa]

3:00pm EDT

Bachata International EastIsland Touch: Ataca Y La Alemana (NYC) Sexy Bachata GeorgetownJonathan Godinez & Romina (NYC) Semba-rengue: A Semba & Merengue Fusion CabinetCharles Ogar Vendor Power Hour: DJ Party & GIVEAWAYS from ALL Vendors! Vendor Area Stage Soulzouk "Hug Time" (All-levels) International WestK-yo Victor (Brasil)

4:00pm EDT

Bachata International CenterOscar and Maria (Mexico) Bachata Urbana JeffersonUrban Vibe BachaTango International EastPablo Vilches [Spain] Saida Variations GeorgetownMichelle Reyes Zouk Cambre DOs and DON'Ts CabinetGetulio Ramalho [Brasil] Ying & Yang Ultimate Kizomba Master Class (EXTRA COST) LincolnSara Lopez (Spain) • Tony Pirata [France] Ballroom Closed International West

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Bachata HipHop International CenterRoberto Lay [Dallas] Island Touch Bachata GeorgetownRudi Lopez Performance Makeup Tutorial Concourse StageDolce Lya Body Movements & Isolation and Salsa On2 Footwork International EastAbdul Al-Ali Zouk Head Movements CabinetKim Rottier [New York] Salsa Performance Class - Yamulee Dance Company JeffersonYamulee Dance Company [NYC]

6:00pm EDT

Kompa LincolnManuel Dos Santos [Montreal] Semba Intermediaire GeorgetownCymeone [France] Salsa On2 International CenterJames Cobo [NC] Zouk Momentum: Riding The Roller Coaster (Inter) International EastIan Orr & Bree Folk (Knoxville)

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Intro to Zouk Pre-Show Workshop (Included with Night Pass) International CenterDistrict Zouk [DC]

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Friday Night Dancing/Party Schedule Multiple Ballrooms

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Registration Hours:: 9am-6pm AND 6pm-4am :: at International Terrace Multiple Ballrooms

10:00am EDT

Bachata - Gabriel and Leticia (Argentina) International EastGabriel & Leticia (Argentina) Bachata Urbana Intermediate LincolnDaryl Shaw [Rochester, NY] Dominican Bachata GeorgetownPipo Alcala (Dominican Rep/Montreal) Kizomba for Beginners MonroeKizomba NYC [NYC] Salsa On2 JeffersonShaka Brown (Miami) Soulzouk Fundamentals "Finding Her Smile" (All-levels) International WestK-yo Victor (Brasil) BALLROOM CLOSED Tech Rehearsal-Performers Only (Afternoon Performers) International CenterZeke "El Fabolousa" Ruvalcaba [Chicago]

11:00am EDT

Dance Hall Island Vibes Vendor Area StageCadence Dance Academy (Toronto) Dominican Bachata International EastDarlin Garcia Art In Motion (Philly) Sexy Bachata with Bailando Con Deseo JeffersonJonathan Godinez & Romina (NYC) Kizomba 102: After the Basics MonroeMichelle Reyes Kizomba Intermediate GeorgetownKizomba Chick [Tampa] Oooh Salsa On 1! International WestKeith Givens (DC) Zouk: The Art of Counterbalance LincolnGetulio Ramalho [Brasil]

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Bachata Moderna & Smooth Combinations LincolnEymar Marcano [Orlando] Bachata Musicality International WestAlex Morel (NYC) • Desiree Godsell [NYC] Kizomba JeffersonManuel Dos Santos [Montreal] NeoKizomba Slick Saidas (Intermediate) International EastCharles Ogar Salsa On2 Partnerwork GeorgetownJonathan Rodriguez Zouk Favorite Moves - Intermediate MonroeMarc Brewer [Detroit] BALLROOM CLOSED Tech Rehearsal-(Evening Show Performers) International CenterZeke "El Fabolousa" Ruvalcaba [Chicago]

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Conversational Choreography: Leadership Lessons from a Dancing GuyLIMITED Gunston W/E - Main Floor (Registration Level)Eduardo Villavicencio Island Touch Bachata International EastRudi Lopez How to Market Events, Deal with Venues & Be a Successful Promoter/Instructor (PANEL DISCUSSION) HolmeadKat "La Gata" [Washington DC] • Lee E. Smith • Rudi Lopez • Alejandro Bouza [NY] Kizomba LincolnDavid Campos & Guilda Rei [NYC] Kizomba Beginner : Leading and Feeling MonroeCymeone [France] Salsa Intermediate Patterns On2 International WestZafire (NYC) Zenzouk Freedom: Improv GeorgetownHenri '"Ry'El" Zenzouk & Jessica [NYC] Bachata Beginner Bootcamp Vendor Area StageKat Arias (VA) Mexico Bachata Champions vs Argentinian Bachata Champions (2 HOUR MASTERS) *Extra Cost JeffersonGabriel & Leticia (Argentina) • Oscar and Maria (Mexico)

2:00pm EDT

Unlocking the Happiness ExperienceLIMITED Gunston W/E - Main Floor (Registration Level)Mo "FloorPlay: The 4 Minute Love Affair" Sexy Moves and Dips Bachata International EastJuan Calderon Cultural Explosion (NJ) Forro (Beginner) - Inna & Glenio LincolnGlenio Oliverio [Boston] • Inna Dancarina [Boston] Performance Makeup Tutorial Concourse StageDolce Lya NeoKizomba Focus: Advanced Musicality Timings GeorgetownCharles Ogar Salsa Intermediate On1 International WestJunior Alabi & Emily Alabi (LA) Connection: Sensuality & Spirituality - (Beginner) MZouk Vendor Area StageIan Orr & Bree Folk (Knoxville) Zouk Extensions and Head Movement MonroeKim Rottier [New York]

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Duality in the Corporate WorldLIMITED Gunston W/E - Main Floor (Registration Level)Robert Lee Bachata International EastUrban Vibe Smooth Bachata Footwork and Partnerwork LincolnSam Arias & Byron ChaCha JeffersonDarlin Garcia Art In Motion (Philly) Kizomba Intermediate International WestSara Lopez (Spain) Salsa Connection & Partnerwork (Beginner) GeorgetownEvan Shuvo & Bethany [St. Louis] Vendor Power Hour: DJ Party & GIVEAWAYS from ALL Vendors! Vendor Area Stage Escaping the beat: Lyrical movement MonroeAdrian Atoro Lopez [NJ]

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"Wall"chata GeorgetownJuan Calderon Cultural Explosion (NJ) Dominican Bachata Vendor Area StageSamy El Magico Foundations of Samba De Gafiera LincolnGlenio Oliverio [Boston] • Inna Dancarina [Boston] Kizomba International WestManuel Dos Santos [Montreal] Pachanaga International EastGriselle Ponce (New York) Ladies Salsa Styling On2 JeffersonJames Cobo [NC] Communicating Across Generations: Connecting with Millennials in the WorkplaceLIMITED Gunston W/E - Main Floor (Registration Level)Millennial Solution Matinee Performances International CenterZeke "El Fabolousa" Ruvalcaba [Chicago] Flamenco with Marija Temo - EXTRA COST Monroe

5:00pm EDT

Bachata International EastPablo Vilches [Spain] Dominican Bachata International WestPipo Alcala (Dominican Rep/Montreal) Kizomba Vendor Area StageDavid Campos & Guilda Rei [NYC] Kizomba Ladies Styling GeorgetownKizomba NYC [NYC] Salsa/Hip Hop JeffersonMatthew Rivera 2 HRS Zouk Choreography & Performance Technique Bootcamp Part I w/ Marc Brewer LincolnMarc Brewer [Detroit] DCV Movie Fest produced by Emily Aguilar! Fairchild East & WestEmily Aguilar

11:00pm EDT

Saturday Night Dancing/Party Schedule Multiple Ballrooms

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Salsa Intermediate On2 International Center

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Registration Hours:: 9am-6pm AND 5pm-1am :: at International Terrace Multiple Ballrooms

11:00am EDT

Burlesque Ladies Class-All Levels GeorgetownSarah Zuccaro [Chicago] Bachata Intermediate - "La Fabulosa" International EastZeke "El Fabolousa" Ruvalcaba [Chicago] Touch & Go: Beginner Footwork Vendor Area StageEssie "La Chistosa" Tarpley [VA] & Sabor Dance Company Urbanized Cha Cha Funk LincolnCadence Dance Academy (Toronto) Kizomba Flow International WestMarc Brewer [Detroit] NeoKizomba Focus: Leg Lead & Follow JeffersonCharles Ogar Salsa Champions - Maria Catalan & Jorge Martinez (Mexico) International CenterMaria Catalan & Jorge Martinez (Mexico)

12:00pm EDT

Fuel Your Fitness Fire: Plant-based Nutrition for PerformersLIMITED Gunston W/E - Main Floor (Registration Level)Dr Thomas Acklin • Eduardo Villavicencio Master Breath - Master The Mind TBANitin Dogra Bachata Lifts & Tricks JeffersonRoberto Lay [Dallas] More Sexy Bachata with Bailando Con Deseo International WestJonathan Godinez & Romina (NYC) Kizomba GeorgetownDesiree Godsell [NYC] • Pablo Vilches [Spain] Semba Intermediaire Vendor Area StageTony Pirata [France] Salsa On2 International EastYamulee Dance Company [NYC] 1 HR Zouk Choreography & Performance Technique Bootcamp Part II LincolnMarc Brewer [Detroit] BALLROOM CLOSED Tech Rehearsal-Performers Only International CenterZeke "El Fabolousa" Ruvalcaba [Chicago]

1:00pm EDT

Self Defense Techniques from Mikido MMA Gunston W/E - Main Floor (Registration Level)Master Brent Hess Bachata Vendor Area StageYulio "El Chalan" Gutierez (DC) Zouk Moves for Bachata Dancers (All-levels) International WestK-yo Victor (Brasil) Kizomba Feeling JeffersonRyan & Jacky from Kizomba Feeling USA ( NeoKizomba: Shuffles and Rotations (Intermediate) International EastCharles Ogar Salsa On2 Shines GeorgetownJonathan Rodriguez 2HR Dominican Footwork Performance Challenge LincolnSamy El Magico • Pipo Alcala (Dominican Rep/Montreal)

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Modern Meditation No Longer MysticalLIMITED Gunston W/E - Main Floor (Registration Level)Robert Lee Bachata International CenterIsland Touch: Ataca Y La Alemana (NYC) Performance Makeup Tutorial Concourse StageDolce Lya Kizomba International EastManuel Dos Santos [Montreal] Salsa On2 GeorgetownShaka Brown (Miami) Zenzouk Fly: Head Movements International WestHenri '"Ry'El" Zenzouk & Jessica [NYC] MASTER CLASS Super Ladies Salsa/Bachata Styling ShowDown (EXTRA COST) JeffersonAlien Ramirez (Cuba) • Griselle Ponce (New York) Salsa Beginner On1 Bootcamp Vendor Area StageGoGo Earl Rush (DC)

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Bachata International WestEymar Marcano [Orlando] Dominican Bachata International CenterSamy El Magico Beginner Kizomba LincolnDaryl Shaw [Rochester, NY] Vendor Power Hour: DJ Party & GIVEAWAYS from ALL Vendors! Vendor Area Stage Acoustic Zouk International EastKim Rottier [New York] Semba Bootcamp GeorgetownKianda T

4:00pm EDT

Bachata Champion Moves International CenterOscar and Maria (Mexico) Kizomba Intermediaire : Technique and Musicality International WestCymeone [France] Salsa On2 International EastErin Leger • James Cobo [NC] Zouk Turn Patterns (ntermediate Level) LincolnSarah Zuccaro [Chicago] Salsa Performance Class (2 hours) JeffersonYamulee Dance Company [NYC]

5:00pm EDT

Afro House/ Kuduro (All Levels) International EastTony Pirata [France] Bacha Tango with Zabor LincolnEdwin Roa (VA) Bachata Lifts and Tricks (Intermediate) International CenterEvan Shuvo & Bethany [St. Louis] Bachata Lap Dance International WestRoberto Lay [Dallas]

9:00pm EDT

Sunday Night Dancing/Party Schedule Multiple Ballrooms