Meggie (MCKonpa) – Montreal, Canada

Meggie shares a deep and personal bond with Konpa — a music genre that lifts her spirit and comes alive through her every movement. As a trailblazer in promoting Konpa in Canada and beyond, she is passionately committed to showcasing Haiti’s rich cultural heritage through dance.

With over 7 years of teaching experience, Meggie continues to evolve as both an artist and instructor, offering structured group classes, empowering lady styling sessions, and soulful moments of pure Konpa joy. Her dance is more than choreography — it’s a language of emotion, transforming melodies into powerful and captivating motion. Meggie’s passion is contagious. With her, you’ll find much more than a teacher — you’ll find an experience.

Flavie Merise – Montreal, Canada

Flavie was born in Haiti, but grew up and currently lives in Montreal, Canada. She was introduced to Kizomba in 2010, but started training as a leader & follower in Kizomba Semba , Kuduro , Salsa and Bachata in 2012. Soon after, she began teaching group and private classes, and organizing socials and festivals under Kizomba Canada dance school. In 2014, she represented Canada in the international Kizomba Competition AFRICADANCAR and came 1st in the freestyle division and 4th overall.

She has had the opportunity to teach , perform and share her passion for kizomba and Semba all around the world in more than 16 country and more than 50 cities in various festival congresses and weekenders. In 2023 she opened her own Kizomba and Semba dance school under the name Kizomba MTL were she continues to spread, value and respect the culture of kizomba and semba

Kine Camara – Seattle, USA

Kiné Camara is a Seattle-based dance artist, educator, and community organizer dedicated to celebrating and expanding Afro dance culture. As the founder and director of Afro Dance Seattle, she has created a thriving hub for dance education, fostering connections through workshops, performances, and cultural exchange. Passionate about teaching, Kiné serves as the program director while leading classes in Amapiano—both with ADS and with partners like the University of Washington and Cornish College of the Arts, and in 15+ cities worldwide.

Beyond the classroom, Kiné is a driving force behind transformative dance experiences. In 2024, she launched the PNW Afro Dance Camp, Seattle’s first annual event uniting 100+ students with a team of international instructors. The following year, she curated a cultural immersion journey, guiding 24 students to Johannesburg, South Africa, for an unforgettable dance and heritage camp. Though she has graced stages alongside artists like Uncle Waffles, Asake, and Tiwa Savage, Kiné’s greatest joy lies in empowering others through movement and community building.

Explore her work at kinecamara.com or follow @kine_camara on Instagram.

Queen Auntie Jacky – Vancouver, Canada

Jacky Yenga, originally from Cameroon, is a Vancouver-based performing artist, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author. She has toured internationally and hosted radio and TV shows with Radio-Canada.

A passionate ambassador for African wisdom and community healing, she is the Founder and the Executive and Artistic Director of the African Friendship Society, offering cultural education through diverse programs and events. Jacky uses the rhythms and traditions of her native Africa to build bridges of friendship across cultures, inspiring connection, belonging, and joy.

DJ Afrodeshiak (Amber Perkins) – USA 

DJ Afrodeshiak (Amber Perkins) was born in Wakanda, Africa. Shortly after birth she was brought to Nashville, TN where she was raised. After she graduated college she discovered and fell in love with international partner dance music such as Salsa, Timba, Bachata, Zouk, and Kizomba. Over the years she was a founding member of Nashville Rueda, taught dance classes in Casino, Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba, and has DJ’d at various dance events around the USA and abroad.

In 2013 after seeing a lack of women DJs in the dance world, DJ Afrodeshiak decided to step up to the challenge and start spinning! In the beginning the focus was kizomba, semba, zouk, and Afro rhythms, but after ten years behind the decks she has expanded to Brazilian Zouk, Bachata, Salsa, Timba, and American music. DJ Afrodeshiak has played at major and smaller events all across North America such as Interfusion, Miami Beach Kizomba Festival, Kiz n the 6ix in Toronto, One Kiz in Dallas, and Denver Salsa and Bachata Congress, EverZouk in Seattle, and the Zouk Heat events in DC.

In addition to djing she also coaches and mentors various djs across the world, and she especially loves to work with other women djs. You can also hear Dj Afrodeshiak’s very entertaining and insightful thoughts and opinions on the Dance No Cap Podcast; a weekly show that discusses various topics relevant to the dance community. When she is not DJ’ing she enjoys traveling the world, spending time playing Roblox with her children, and perusing TikTok and Reddit.

DJ Profe (Shalon Wheeler) – USA 

Coming from Miami, Florida, DJ Profe has always been driven by her deep passion for music and dance. No matter the genre, it’s the rhythm and energy of the music that inspires her and fuels her love for dance.

Passionate about uplifting the Kizomba/Semba and Urban Kiz communities, she dedicates herself to organizing and promoting quality events while sharing her love for music from behind the decks. Although her DJ journey began with a focus on UrbanKiz, Tarraxo, and Ghetto Zouk, she has since developed a deep appreciation for Zouk, Kizomba, Semba, and other African rhythms. She blends these styles effortlessly, moving from genre to genre with ease and familiarity.

She believes a well-rounded DJ can connect with any crowd, and her versatility has made her a favorite among dancers who value a thoughtful mix of musical variety. With a strong emphasis on intentional song selection, she takes pride in crafting smooth, cohesive sets and choosing the perfect tracks to keep dancers energized and fully immersed in the music all night long. DJ Profe has played at notable events such as Mr. Angola’s Weekender, NeoKiz Festival, Matanga Festival, Miami Dance Fusion Festival (MDFF), and Bridgerton: The Kizomba Experience.

Schedule TBA

Main Venue: The Russian Hall  @ 600 Campbell Avenue, Vancouver BC

We will be at 600 Campbell Avenue, Vancouver @ the Russian Hall for all workshops, Friday social and Sunday social. 🙌
A beautiful hall with almost 2600 square feet, including a servery, and lots of public spaces and nooks to hang out, chat, stretch and recover.
Saturday night social will be under 10 mins drive away and announced shortly. 🙏

Saturday Night Party Venue: 180 E Pender St, Vancouver

Clothing, Accessories & Jewelry – JAMBO Boutique🧥🧵👕👠💍

We’re excited to announce that Jambo Boutique will be blessing the workshop space throughout the weekend. Are you looking for a last minute outfit, or some beautiful accessories to complete a look? Make sure to spend your lunch break perusing their art!

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Themes TBA