# Event Details - **Event Name**: KizombaRDU 12th Anniversary Weekender | August 7-9, 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 pm - **Event Description**: ? Celebrate 12 Years of Kizomba RDU! ? Join us August 7–9 for an unforgettable weekend of Kizomba, Semba, and Konpa featuring an all-North American instructor & DJ lineup, immersive workshops, and social dancing all weekend long. ? Workshops for all levels ? All-North American instructor & DJ lineup ? A welcoming dance community ✈️ Dancers from across North America ✨ Full • Day • Party Passes Available ? Move with Grace Ballroom | Durham, NC ? Secure your pass today before prices increase: www.kizombardu.com/store Kizomba RDU Dance Company is turning 12 - Help us celebrate! Join us for an incredible weekend filled with Kizomba, Semba, Konpa and more! This year will be another one for the books featuring some of the best international instructors and our All-White social in the Raleigh - Durham (RDU) area! All workshops and socials held at Move with Grace Ballroom. ======================= *** Confirmed Artists *** Kimberly & Horácio (Raleigh/Angola) Meggie of MCKonpa (Montreal/Haiti) Steve Ciki (NYC/Guadeloupe) Mr. Angola (Miami/Angola) Rose B (Durham/Haiti) *** Confirmed DJs *** DJ Guelas (Miami/Cabo Verde) DJ Loiro (Boston/Angola/Cabo Verde) DJ Oscar (Washington DC/Kenya) ======================= Schedule of Events ------- FRIDAY ------- RAIZES SHADES OF BROWN PARTY - - 9:00 PM - 3:00 AM ?️ Registration opens at 9:00pm ⏰9:00 PM: Konpa Lesson with Rose B ⏰9:45 PM: Kizpmba Semba Lesson with Steve Ciki ⏰10:30 PM: Social dancing with DJ Loiro and DJ Guelas ? Attire: Shades of Brown ------ SATURDAY ------- ?️ Registration opens at 11:00am ⏰ WORKSHOPS: 12pm - 5pm ⏰ DAY PARTY: 5pm - 7pm with DJ Guelas and DJ Oscar KIZ FEVER WHITE AFFAIR - 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM ?️ Registration opens at 9:30pm ⏰ 10:00 PM: Konpa Lesson with Meggie ⏰ 11:00 PM: Social dancing all night long with DJ Gueles, Loiro, Oscar ? Attire: White ------- SUNDAY ------- ?️ Registration opens at 11:30pm ⏰WORKSHOPS: 12pm -5pm KIZOMBA KICKBACK Social: 6pm - 10pm ⏰ 6 PM: Social dancing no lesson ? Attire: Kizomba RDU T-shirt or Casual ======================= *** HOTEL *** We have a block of rooms at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham Chapel Hill for Fri Aug 7 through Mon Aug 10 (checkout on Aug 10). Breakfast and Wifi are included. This hotel is less than 10 mins from venue. ? Double Room with 2 Queen beds ? Single room with 1 King bed ? $119/night To reserve room at the above, please use group link https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1779467278326&key=GRP&app=resvlink SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham Chapel Hill 5310 McFarland Dr, Durham, NC 27707 ???????: ?????????: @kizombardudance ?????: kizombardu@?????.??? Tickets : www.kizombardu.com Online ticket sales end August 5, 2026 at 11:59pm. You can purchase tix through our website www.kizombardu.com. We do accept venmo (@Kizombardu), Cashapp ($KizombaRDU) and Zelle (kizombardu@gmail.com) but please still register and choose to pay offline. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/kizombardu-12th-anniversary-weekender-august-7-9-2026/200029794305000 - **Event Categories**: workshops, parties, entertainment, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 347 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Move with Grace - **lat**: 35.964830872975 - **long**: -78.95704 - **full address**: Move with Grace, 4201 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707-2533, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: KizombaRDU 12th Anniversary Weekender | August 7-9, 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d928829d7e1b3f3be5f856b6d26f27e5aa9268fb2586032c067af6455339934a-rimg-w1200-h457-dc281818-gmir?v=1786329544 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is KizombaRDU 12th Anniversary Weekender | August 7-9, 2026 being held? - **A:** KizombaRDU 12th Anniversary Weekender | August 7-9, 2026 takes place on Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Move with Grace, 4201 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707-2533, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing KizombaRDU 12th Anniversary Weekender | August 7-9, 2026? - **A:** KizombaRDU 12th Anniversary Weekender | August 7-9, 2026 is organized by Kizomba RDU Dance Company. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** KizombaRDU 12th Anniversary Weekender | August 7-9, 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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