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MATANGA FESTIVAL 2025
"THE AFRO-CARIBBEAN FRENCH CONNECTIONS"

MATANGA FESTIVAL 2025
THEME
"THE AFRO-CARIBBEAN FRENCH CONNECTION"

Dear Dance Enthusiasts,
We're thrilled to introduce the Washington DC Matanga Festival, a new international summer-ending dance festival that will bring together dance lovers from around the world! Join us for an unforgettable experience featuring:
Dance workshops with renowned instructors
Socials to connect with fellow dancers
Live concerts with talented artists from globally
This year's theme is "THE AFRO-CARIBBEAN FRENCH CONNECTION," celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Afro-Caribbean and French communities. Expect an electrifying atmosphere, stunning performances, and opportunities to meet new people and learn about different cultures.

Festival Details:
Date: August 21-24, 2025
Venue: Hilton Arlington National Landing (just 2 miles from DC National Airport)
Highlights: Dance workshops, socials, live concerts, and more!

Confirmed Artists:

-5LAN Konpa Gouyad Superstar Live
-Azeedine & JeJe (Europe)
-Iron Mams & Moorea(Europe)
-DJ Sink & Samy (canada)
-DJ Guelas & Tania (miami)
-Kiki & Lauren (baltimore)
-DJ Oscar B.A (Wash.DC)
-DJ Mojo (Seatle)
-DJ Shams (Wash.DC)
-Annie & Prajolita (Wash.DC)
-NII & Rocio (Wash.DC)
-Butterly (Phily)

 SCHEDULE

JEUDI-THURSDAY
12pm
HOTEL CHECK-INS
STARTS
6pm
BALLROOM
REGISTATION OPENS
7-8
NII & ROCIO
urbankiz DanceFlowHaven
8-9
DJ SINK CLASS
Urban Fusion
9-10
TANIA MENDOZA
Kizomba from its Roots
10-3
“SOIRÉE LA BIENVENUE”
(the welcome party)
Shams, Kalcidony, Sink & Mojo
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VENDREDI-FRIDAY
10:30
REGISTRATION OPENS
11-12
AZEEDINE & JEJE
Urban Leading & Following
12-1
TANIA MENDOZA
Kizomba Connections
1-2
IRON MAMS & MOOREA
Kizomba Fusion
2-3
KIKI/LAUREN
Semba to Kizomba
3-5
DAY SOCIAL
Sink & Kalcidony
5-9
REST BREAK
8:30
REGISTRATION OPENS
9-10
AZEEDINE & JEJE
Urban Flow
10-3
“SOIRÉE DES ANTILLES”
(French Caribbean Social)
Mojo, Guelas, Oscar B.A, Shams & Sink
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SAMEDI-SATURDAY
11
REGISTRATION OPENS
11:30-12:30
KIKI & LAUREN
semba to kizoma turns
12:30-1:30
AZEEDINE & JEJE
Urban Touch & Go
1:30-2:30
IRON/MOOREA
2:30-4:30
DAY SOCIAL
Guelas/Mojo
4:30-8 REST BREAK
7:30
REGISTRATION OPENS
8-9
IRON/MOOREA
konpa to Gouyad Tricks
9-3
SOCIAL/CONCERT
“FÊT PORT AUX PRINCES”
(5lan Gouyad Daddy White Party)
Oscar B.A, Sink, Guelas, Madbow & 5LAN Live
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DIMANCHE-SUNDAY
1-2
ANNIE NISSEN
Urban Grounded connection
2-3
IRON MAMS & MOOREA
slide & tricks kizomba fusion
3-4
AZEEDINE/JEJE
Urban Technical Steps
4-10pm/Until
“LA FINAL DU CARNAVAL”
(The Ultimate Day Party Finale)
sink shams mojo guelas

Don't miss out on the fun! Mark your calendars and get ready to groove with us. Stay tuned for updates on our lineup, workshop schedules, and ticket sales.
Join the conversation: Share your excitement with friends and family, and use hashtags #MatangaFestival #DCDanceFestival #AfroCaribbeanFrenchConnection
We can't wait to dance with you in Washington DC!

SPECIAL INTRO DEAL FOR TIER 1 AT
ONLY $95 AVAILABLE NOW
LIMITED OFFER TO THE 1ST 100
OR ENDS  BY MAY 31ST.

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$119 PER NIGHT
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MATANGA FESTIVAL 2025
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FIRST ARTISTS ANNOUNCEMENT

DC Cherry Blossom Kizomba Festival (CBKF) is a unique celebration of spring, life, music, dance, culture, community, African roots, authentic connections, and international unity. CBKW features 3 days of dance classes, 4 nights of evening dance parties, and various social activities.Dance and music genres represented at CBKW include Urban Kiz, Kizomba, Tarraxo, Konpa and Afrobeat. Providing plenty of challenge and creative opportunities to the experienced dancers as well as safe and supportive learning space for those just getting started on their dance journeys, CBKW is a welcoming place for dancers of all skill and experience levels.Taking place at the end of March in the greater Washington DC area, CBKW is also a great opportunity visit the Capital at its most beautiful time of the year and enjoy the renowned DC Cherry Blossom Festival and the region’s enlivening spring weather.While celebrating the roots and birthplace cultures of each dance, and international influences that shape and define the dances to their current forms, CBKW prides itself on spotlighting North America based talent. Each year, CBKW’s world-class lineup of artists is selected with careful consideration of not only artistic skill, level, and acclaim, but also each artist’s contributions to building their local dance communities, nurturing the culture(s), and providing positive leadership in the local, national, and international community discourse.At CBKW, we not only believe, but know, from the deep in our bones, the transformational power of dance to engage, educate, unite and to be a vessel for personal growth and positive social change. We harness that power to create experiences that help build bridges of understanding, awareness, care, and appreciation for the cultures of the dances and the people of the cultures all while having good wholesome fun. Held during the last weekend of the Women’s History Month, CBKW places special emphasis on celebrating and spotlighting female artists and leaders.CBKL is not just a hot party, it’s a hot party with a message!

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