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Join us this Labor Day weekend in the Nation’s Capital for the inaugural Washington DC Dance Festival! Enjoy a 4-day program packed with world-class talent, non-stop entertainment, music, dancing and delicious food and drinks brought to you by Juste Lounge! Live Performances, dance workshops, day & night parties, rooftop pool party, brunch party & other social and networking activities! Konpa, Kizomba, Afrobeats & more!

️CONFIRMED ARTISTS

PERFORMERS

*Mika Mendes 🇨🇻 – world-known Cape Verdean-French Kizomba/Zouk composer & singer.

*P.Lowe 🇯🇲 – international music artist, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, composer & musical engineer. Known for his saxophone performances, Lowe can play 5 other instruments. American-born of Jamaican roots, Lowe speaks and writes music in 4 different languages.

*5LAN 🇭🇹 – Haitian Music industry legend, singer, composer, producer, Konpa Gouyad King bringing you the best in live music entertainment.

*Enigmatik 🇨🇫 🇨🇩 – Afrobeats/Ghetto Zouk sensation, recording artist, singer and performer, originally from Central African Republic & Congo traveling to Washington DC from Lyon France, Enigmatik’s stage energy and blending of musical and dance talents are unmatched.

DJs

DJ Casanova 🇭🇹 – Boston, MA

DJ Afrodeshiak 🇺🇸 – Washington, DC

DJ Oscar B.A. 🇰🇪 – Washington, DC

DJ Guelas 🇨🇻– Miami, FL

DJ Sysy Spain 🇪🇸 – Los Angeles, CA

DJ Hal 🇭🇹– New York, NY

#INSTRUCTORS

*Bev Flowers 🇭🇹– Konpa – International Instructor – New York, NY

*Joseal Dlt 🇪🇸– Kizomba/Tarraxinha – Madrid, Spain/Houston, TX

*Horacio Joao 🇦🇴 – Kizomba – Luanda, Angola/Raleigh, NC

*Leroy Watkanda Dance 🇳🇬– Afrobeats – Washington, DC

*****Artist lineup is subject to change*****

TICKETS

Single day passes and full passes are available Are available at: www.clover.com/online-ordering/JUSTELOUNGE

Please note, this is the only official ticketing page for Washington DC Dance Festival 2023. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Do not fall victim to online ticket scams, purchase only from this official source.

LOGISTICS, TRAVEL & VENUES

The main venue for the Festival is Juste Lounge (formerly Mix Bar & Grill) located at 8241 Georgia Ave #200, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

The hosting hotel for out-of-town guests and those wishing to stay close to the venue is DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC Silver Spring at 8777 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, only a short walk from Juste Lounge. Group discount for reservations by Washington DC Dance Festival attendees is redeemable at the following link and is valid through August 21.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM NOW >>> GROUP DISCOUNT ENDS AUG 21 >>>

https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=DCAGSDT&arrivalDate=2023-08-31&departureDate=2023-09-04&groupCode=CDT908

For guests traveling by air, all 3 of DC area’s major airport, DCA, IAD and BWI, are within convenient distances from the Festival venues.

EVENT SCHEDULE

The Festival’s general schedule is listed below. Please note, this schedule is subject to change. For any updates and detailed daily schedules, visit: https://justepresents.com/upcoming-events/

THURSDAY, Aug 31

At Juste Lounge

8pm Konpa Workshop with DJ Casanova

9pm-3am Party with DJ Casanova & DJ Oscar

Enigmatik & Mika Mendes Meet & Greet

FRIDAY, Sept 1

At Juste Lounge

4pm Networking & speed dating happy hour

8pm Afro Dance with Leroy

9pm Social with DJ Hal

10:30pm ENIGMATIK

12-3am DJ All-Star Party:

DJ Afrodeshiak, DJ Sysy, DJ Guelas, DJ Hal

SATURDAY, Sept 2

At DoubleTree by Hilton hotel:

1-3pm Kizomba Workshop with Horacio

3-6pm Rooftop Pool Party with DJ Sysy

At Juste Lounge:

8pm Tarraxinha Workshop with Joseal

9pm Social with DJ Guelas

10:30pm P.LOWE & MIKA MENDES

12-3am Party with DJ Guelas & DJ Sysy

SUNDAY, Sept 3

At Juste Lounge:

1pm Brunch Social

2pm Kizomba Workshop with Joseal

3pm Day Party with DJ Guelas

6-8pm Konpa Workshop with Bev

8pm Party with Mad Bow

10pm 5LAN

12-3am Party with DJ Afrodeshiak

NIGHTLY THEMES

Nightly dress themes are optional but encouraged to create fun collective mood and vibe.

Thursday Welcome to the Capital – rock your flag – represent your home country or state.

Friday – Dress to Impress!

Saturday – Black and/or White mix and match.

Sunday – Open theme.

SEE YOU ON THE DANCEFLOOR!

Join us this Labor Day weekend in the Nation’s Capital for the inaugural Washington DC Dance Festival! Enjoy a 4-day program packed with world-class talent, non-stop entertainment, music, dancing and delicious food and drinks brought to you by Juste Lounge! Live Performances, dance workshops, day & night parties, rooftop pool party, brunch party & other social and networking activities! Konpa, Kizomba, Afrobeats & more!

️CONFIRMED ARTISTS

PERFORMERS

*Mika Mendes 🇨🇻 – world-known Cape Verdean-French Kizomba/Zouk composer & singer.

*P.Lowe 🇯🇲 – international music artist, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, composer & musical engineer. Known for his saxophone performances, Lowe can play 5 other instruments. American-born of Jamaican roots, Lowe speaks and writes music in 4 different languages.

*5LAN 🇭🇹 – Haitian Music industry legend, singer, composer, producer, Konpa Gouyad King bringing you the best in live music entertainment.

*Enigmatik 🇨🇫 🇨🇩 – Afrobeats/Ghetto Zouk sensation, recording artist, singer and performer, originally from Central African Republic & Congo traveling to Washington DC from Lyon France, Enigmatik’s stage energy and blending of musical and dance talents are unmatched.

DJs

DJ Casanova 🇭🇹 – Boston, MA

DJ Afrodeshiak 🇺🇸 – Washington, DC

DJ Oscar B.A. 🇰🇪 – Washington, DC

DJ Guelas 🇨🇻– Miami, FL

DJ Sysy Spain 🇪🇸 – Los Angeles, CA

DJ Hal 🇭🇹– New York, NY

#INSTRUCTORS

*Bev Flowers 🇭🇹– Konpa – International Instructor – New York, NY

*Joseal Dlt 🇪🇸– Kizomba/Tarraxinha – Madrid, Spain/Houston, TX

*Horacio Joao 🇦🇴 – Kizomba – Luanda, Angola/Raleigh, NC

*Leroy Watkanda Dance 🇳🇬– Afrobeats – Washington, DC

*****Artist lineup is subject to change*****

TICKETS

Single day passes and full passes are available Are available at: www.clover.com/online-ordering/JUSTELOUNGE

Please note, this is the only official ticketing page for Washington DC Dance Festival 2023. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Do not fall victim to online ticket scams, purchase only from this official source.

LOGISTICS, TRAVEL & VENUES

The main venue for the Festival is Juste Lounge (formerly Mix Bar & Grill) located at 8241 Georgia Ave #200, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

The hosting hotel for out-of-town guests and those wishing to stay close to the venue is DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC Silver Spring at 8777 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, only a short walk from Juste Lounge. Group discount for reservations by Washington DC Dance Festival attendees is redeemable at the following link and is valid through August 21.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM NOW >>> GROUP DISCOUNT ENDS AUG 21 >>>

https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=DCAGSDT&arrivalDate=2023-08-31&departureDate=2023-09-04&groupCode=CDT908

For guests traveling by air, all 3 of DC area’s major airport, DCA, IAD and BWI, are within convenient distances from the Festival venues.

EVENT SCHEDULE

The Festival’s general schedule is listed below. Please note, this schedule is subject to change. For any updates and detailed daily schedules, visit: https://justepresents.com/upcoming-events/

THURSDAY, Aug 31

At Juste Lounge

8pm Konpa Workshop with DJ Casanova

9pm-3am Party with DJ Casanova & DJ Oscar

Enigmatik & Mika Mendes Meet & Greet

FRIDAY, Sept 1

At Juste Lounge

4pm Networking & speed dating happy hour

8pm Afro Dance with Leroy

9pm Social with DJ Hal

10:30pm ENIGMATIK

12-3am DJ All-Star Party:

DJ Afrodeshiak, DJ Sysy, DJ Guelas, DJ Hal

SATURDAY, Sept 2

At DoubleTree by Hilton hotel:

1-3pm Kizomba Workshop with Horacio

3-6pm Rooftop Pool Party with DJ Sysy

At Juste Lounge:

8pm Tarraxinha Workshop with Joseal

9pm Social with DJ Guelas

10:30pm P.LOWE & MIKA MENDES

12-3am Party with DJ Guelas & DJ Sysy

SUNDAY, Sept 3

At Juste Lounge:

1pm Brunch Social

2pm Kizomba Workshop with Joseal

3pm Day Party with DJ Guelas

6-8pm Konpa Workshop with Bev

8pm Party with Mad Bow

10pm 5LAN

12-3am Party with DJ Afrodeshiak

NIGHTLY THEMES

Nightly dress themes are optional but encouraged to create fun collective mood and vibe.

Thursday Welcome to the Capital – rock your flag – represent your home country or state.

Friday – Dress to Impress!

Saturday – Black and/or White mix and match.

Sunday – Open theme.

SEE YOU ON THE DANCEFLOOR!

Join us this Labor Day weekend in the Nation’s Capital for the inaugural Washington DC Dance Festival! Enjoy a 4-day program packed with world-class talent, non-stop entertainment, music, dancing and delicious food and drinks brought to you by Juste Lounge! Live Performances, dance workshops, day & night parties, rooftop pool party, brunch party & other social and networking activities! Konpa, Kizomba, Afrobeats & more!

️CONFIRMED ARTISTS

PERFORMERS

*Mika Mendes 🇨🇻 – world-known Cape Verdean-French Kizomba/Zouk composer & singer.

*P.Lowe 🇯🇲 – international music artist, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, composer & musical engineer. Known for his saxophone performances, Lowe can play 5 other instruments. American-born of Jamaican roots, Lowe speaks and writes music in 4 different languages.

*5LAN 🇭🇹 – Haitian Music industry legend, singer, composer, producer, Konpa Gouyad King bringing you the best in live music entertainment.

*Enigmatik 🇨🇫 🇨🇩 – Afrobeats/Ghetto Zouk sensation, recording artist, singer and performer, originally from Central African Republic & Congo traveling to Washington DC from Lyon France, Enigmatik’s stage energy and blending of musical and dance talents are unmatched.

DJs

DJ Casanova 🇭🇹 – Boston, MA

DJ Afrodeshiak 🇺🇸 – Washington, DC

DJ Oscar B.A. 🇰🇪 – Washington, DC

DJ Guelas 🇨🇻– Miami, FL

DJ Sysy Spain 🇪🇸 – Los Angeles, CA

DJ Hal 🇭🇹– New York, NY

#INSTRUCTORS

*Bev Flowers 🇭🇹– Konpa – International Instructor – New York, NY

*Joseal Dlt 🇪🇸– Kizomba/Tarraxinha – Madrid, Spain/Houston, TX

*Horacio Joao 🇦🇴 – Kizomba – Luanda, Angola/Raleigh, NC

*Leroy Watkanda Dance 🇳🇬– Afrobeats – Washington, DC

*****Artist lineup is subject to change*****

TICKETS

Single day passes and full passes are available Are available at: www.clover.com/online-ordering/JUSTELOUNGE

Please note, this is the only official ticketing page for Washington DC Dance Festival 2023. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Do not fall victim to online ticket scams, purchase only from this official source.

LOGISTICS, TRAVEL & VENUES

The main venue for the Festival is Juste Lounge (formerly Mix Bar & Grill) located at 8241 Georgia Ave #200, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

The hosting hotel for out-of-town guests and those wishing to stay close to the venue is DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC Silver Spring at 8777 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, only a short walk from Juste Lounge. Group discount for reservations by Washington DC Dance Festival attendees is redeemable at the following link and is valid through August 21.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM NOW >>> GROUP DISCOUNT ENDS AUG 21 >>>

https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=DCAGSDT&arrivalDate=2023-08-31&departureDate=2023-09-04&groupCode=CDT908

For guests traveling by air, all 3 of DC area’s major airport, DCA, IAD and BWI, are within convenient distances from the Festival venues.

EVENT SCHEDULE

The Festival’s general schedule is listed below. Please note, this schedule is subject to change. For any updates and detailed daily schedules, visit: https://justepresents.com/upcoming-events/

THURSDAY, Aug 31

At Juste Lounge

8pm Konpa Workshop with DJ Casanova

9pm-3am Party with DJ Casanova & DJ Oscar

Enigmatik & Mika Mendes Meet & Greet

FRIDAY, Sept 1

At Juste Lounge

4pm Networking & speed dating happy hour

8pm Afro Dance with Leroy

9pm Social with DJ Hal

10:30pm ENIGMATIK

12-3am DJ All-Star Party:

DJ Afrodeshiak, DJ Sysy, DJ Guelas, DJ Hal

SATURDAY, Sept 2

At DoubleTree by Hilton hotel:

1-3pm Kizomba Workshop with Horacio

3-6pm Rooftop Pool Party with DJ Sysy

At Juste Lounge:

8pm Tarraxinha Workshop with Joseal

9pm Social with DJ Guelas

10:30pm P.LOWE & MIKA MENDES

12-3am Party with DJ Guelas & DJ Sysy

SUNDAY, Sept 3

At Juste Lounge:

1pm Brunch Social

2pm Kizomba Workshop with Joseal

3pm Day Party with DJ Guelas

6-8pm Konpa Workshop with Bev

8pm Party with Mad Bow

10pm 5LAN

12-3am Party with DJ Afrodeshiak

NIGHTLY THEMES

Nightly dress themes are optional but encouraged to create fun collective mood and vibe.

Thursday Welcome to the Capital – rock your flag – represent your home country or state.

Friday – Dress to Impress!

Saturday – Black and/or White mix and match.

Sunday – Open theme.

SEE YOU ON THE DANCEFLOOR!

Join us every Sunday for Dance & Brunch series at Crossroads Two Restaurant & Lounge! Featuring a rotating schedule of Brazilian Zouk, Kizomba Angola, Urban Kiz, and Haitian Konpa. Dance class at 1pm then social dancing until 6pm. All dance skill and experience levels are welcome in the class and you can come with or without a partner.

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More about the music mix:

> When the class on the schedule is Kizomba, the majority of music played in the social will be Kizomba followed by Urban Kiz.

> When the class on the schedule is Urban Kiz, the majority of music will be Urban Kiz friendly with Kizomba being the 2nd most played.

> When there’s a Konpa class, Konpa will be played in the social with Kizomba and Zouk in the mix.

> For BZouk & Brunch, Brazilian Zouk/Ghetto Zouk will be played.

Join us every Sunday for Dance & Brunch series at Crossroads Two Restaurant & Lounge! Featuring a rotating schedule of Brazilian Zouk, Kizomba Angola, Urban Kiz, and Haitian Konpa. Dance class at 1pm then social dancing until 6pm. All dance skill and experience levels are welcome in the class and you can come with or without a partner.

——————————————————

More about the music mix:

> When the class on the schedule is Kizomba, the majority of music played in the social will be Kizomba followed by Urban Kiz.

> When the class on the schedule is Urban Kiz, the majority of music will be Urban Kiz friendly with Kizomba being the 2nd most played.

> When there’s a Konpa class, Konpa will be played in the social with Kizomba and Zouk in the mix.

> For BZouk & Brunch, Brazilian Zouk/Ghetto Zouk will be played.

🎵🎶 CALLING ALL MUSIC LOVERS, DANCERS, and BIRTHDAY STARS!!!!!!!!🎉 Prepare to be swept away in a pulsating fusion as “Haiti Meets Africa” in our Lights Off Edition event. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable night on Friday, September 15th, where the rhythms of Haiti and Africa come alive, inviting the Diaspora and all music enthusiasts to a captivating dance extravaganza!

If your heart beats to the rhythm of Afrobeats, Konpa, Kizomba, Salsa, Bachata, or Dancehall, 🕺💃 then look no further than Crossroads – your ultimate destination for an unparallelled music experience. Get ready to immerse yourself in a breathtaking blend of your favorite tunes, all under one roof. The night promises an exhilarating , Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Latin musical journey, curated by none other than DC’s very own Dj Blac poet, & DJ Oscar B.A who is sure to set the COLORFUL mood right.

Are you ready to step on the dance floor? Join us as we unveil the secrets Haitian Konpa with esteemed dance instructor Bayo (Bayo Productions). Elevate your African groove to new heights under the guidance of dance instructor Leroi (Watkanda Dance). And that’s not all – stick around for a night of social dance celebration, where we’ll raise our glasses to all the awesome Virgos/ September babies, especially our very own LeRoi , who happens to be a Virgo! It’s a cosmic alignment you wont want to miss.

Picture this equation: 🇭🇹 🇳🇬 = Explosive Vibes. Bid farewell to summer in bright COLORS & STYLE! Grab your $20 Early Bird Tickets NOW before they take flight ***This Friday***—after that, prices rise. And fear not, we’ve got your taste buds covered with a mouthwatering menu to satisfy those cravings, alongside amazing drink specials that’ll keep the energy flowing.

Attention all September babies! This is your ultimate birthday bash, a moment designed just for you. Don’t miss out on this night of fun slip through your fingers. Our Birthday Packages are up for grabs, ready to make your celebration even more forgettable. For inquiries, call (240) 552-0849. Hurry and get your tickets now!! 🌟🕺💥
We cannot wait to see your dancing feet and shining faces. See you there!!!!!!

Join us every Sunday for Dance & Brunch series at Crossroads Two Restaurant & Lounge! Featuring a rotating schedule of Brazilian Zouk, Kizomba Angola, Urban Kiz, and Haitian Konpa. Dance class at 1pm then social dancing until 6pm. All dance skill and experience levels are welcome in the class and you can come with or without a partner.

——————————————————

More about the music mix:

> When the class on the schedule is Kizomba, the majority of music played in the social will be Kizomba followed by Urban Kiz.

> When the class on the schedule is Urban Kiz, the majority of music will be Urban Kiz friendly with Kizomba being the 2nd most played.

> When there’s a Konpa class, Konpa will be played in the social with Kizomba and Zouk in the mix.

> For BZouk & Brunch, Brazilian Zouk/Ghetto Zouk will be played.