Semba, Kizomba, Tarraxinha and Konpa Weekender with top line of artists from Angola and Haiti.
Mukondo is a franchise that means passion and this is a Weekender for the passionate for Angolan dances. Mukondo is an experience that entails not only dancing, but also authentic Angolan food, culture, art and history both from Angola and Haiti.
** Please note this event will take place in Sarasota (Friday/ 4992 Reagen Way, 34232) and Tampa (Saturday and Sunday/DMSA Studios).
Line up:Mestre Petchu (Angola/Portugal)
Tânia Mendonça (Angola/Florida)
Mr Angola (Angola/Florida)
Jean-René Rinvil, Danse Konpa (Haiti/FL)
Paulo Figueira (Angola/Florida)
Kotas Alicia & David, Kutonoka Chile
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DJs:
DJ Peejay (Tampa)
DJ Kalcinony (Philadelphia)
DJ Moçambicano (Tampa)
Shows by Kutonoka Chile
Animations and surprises.
Program:
Friday 3/28:
2-5 pm. Beach Party (Lido).
6:00 Registration.
6:30-7:30 Caldo de Semba (Angolan Dinner).
7:30-8:30 Angolan Culture/History class (Mestre Petchu).
8:30-9:30 Haitian Culture (Jean-René).
9:30-10:30 Concert by Paulo Figueira.
10:30-2:00 Festa de Quintal (Angolan backyard party with DJ Moçambicano).
Theme: Take me to the beach.
*Location* 4992 Reagen Way, Sarasota, FL, 34232.
Saturday 3/30:
10:00-10:30 Registration
10:30-11:30 Kilapanga (Mestre Petchu).
11:30-12:30 Kazukuta & Semba Carbaval (Mestre Petchu).
12:30-1:45 Lunch and culture class by Paulo Figueira.
*Lunch available for purchase*
1:45-2:45 Kizomba (Tânia Mendonça & Mr. Angola).
2:45-4:00 Konpa (Jean-René).
4:00-4:10 Break.
4:10-5:20 Semba (Mr. Angola & Tânia)
5:20-5:30 Break.
5:30-6:30 Ginga technique (Kota Alicia-Kutonoka Chile).
6:30-7:30 Dinner available for purchase.
Haitian Art on display by Jean-René Rinvil (opt to buy).
9:30-10:30 Kizomba tarraxada class (Mestre Petchu).
10:30-5:00* am Night social.
Theme: African gala.
DJs: Peejay & Kalcidony.
Shows by Kutonoka Chile.
Live music
and animations.
Food and drinks available for purchase.
End time subject to attendance.
*Location* DMSA 3932 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL, 33614.
Sunday 3/31:
12:00-1:00 Musicality (Mestre Petchu & Mr. Angola).
1:00-1:45 Vírgula lab (Kotas David & Alicia-Kutonoka Chile).
1:45-2:45 Lunch break. *Lunch available for purchase.*
2:45-3:45 Ginga (Tânia Mendonça).
3:45-4:00 Break.
4:00-5:00 Semba (Mestre Petchu)
5:00-9:00 Afternoon/ Evening Social.
Theme: African Casual.
DJs: Kalcinony & Peejay.
Pricing: *increases biweekly*
Individual passes:
3/15/2024 - $110
3/29/2024- $130 (at 11:59pm)
Couple’s passes: $175.
Group pass (4 attendees): $320
Full Pass Saturday & Sunday only: $85.
Party passes:
Friday only: $25.
Saturday only: $30.
Sunday only: $20.
Saturday/Sunday: $45.
Payment through Universe, but also Zelle (941-915-0430) or Cash App ($AliciaMercadoHarvey or $RoseGuevara7) available.