Boston – get ready! We’re bringing you something special ✨

From Foundation to Flavor – An UrbanKiz Intensive featuring Monica is not just another workshop weekend — it’s an immersive UrbanKiz training experience intentionally designed to help dancers grow, connect, and evolve.

We’re excited to welcome Monica Hegde, all the way from San Francisco, for a rare opportunity to train in an environment focused on real growth, musicality, confidence, and meaningful connection on the dance floor.

And because growth happens best in community, Monica will be joined by EJ Dance Studio’s own Mela Bradbury, helping guide a weekend designed to feel welcoming, empowering, and impactful for dancers at different stages of their journey.

Whether you’re brand new to Kizomba, Fusion Kiz and/or UrbanKiz, building confidence, or looking to refine your technique and elevate your movement — this weekend was created with you in mind.

✨ What You’ll Gain:
Fundamentals that actually stick
Better partner connection
Musicality & intentional movement
Confidence in leading & following
Leadership & followership development
Safe exploration and growth
Real-world practice & feedback
Community through movement

SATURDAY JUNE 20 | DAY 1 — FOUNDATIONS → APPLICATION → SOCIAL

🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Beginner Bootcamp (Absolute Beginners)
New to UrbanKiz? Nervous to start? This workshop is your safe entry point.
We’ll break things down in a welcoming, no-pressure environment focused on:
Timing & rhythm
Partner connection basics
Foundational movement
Confidence building
Clean technique
Goal: Build confidence and a strong foundation for the rest of the weekend.

🕧 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM | Fundamentals Intensive (Beginners + Intermediate)
Because foundations matter. A deeper dive into:
Connection mechanics
Leading & following principles
Body awareness
Movement quality
Strong foundational habits
Goal: Help beginners level up while helping experienced dancers strengthen technique and clean up habits.

🕒 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Guided Practice Lab (Intermediate + Advanced)
Learn it. Drill it. Apply it. A coached practice experience with:
Personalized feedback
Partner rotation
Troubleshooting common challenges
Practical application
Goal: Retain what you learned and actually make it usable.

🕟 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM | Advanced Workshop: Patterns & Variations (Intermediate / Advanced)
Let’s add flavor. Explore:
Variations & creativity
Musical interpretation
Flow & transitions
Connection refinement
Partner communication
Goal: Challenge experienced dancers while maintaining quality movement and connection.

🕘 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Saturday Night Social – KizKonpa: UrbanKiz Edition
📍 Tamboo | 252 Main St, Brockton, MA
Because training is only half the story.
Come practice what you learned, connect with the community, and enjoy a night of dancing in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
This is where the concepts come alive.

SUNDAY JUNE 21 | DAY 2 — SPECIALIZED TRAINING

💃 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM | Followers: Spice Up Your Fundamentals
Focused on:
Styling with intention
Confidence & expression
Texture & body awareness
Movement quality

🕜 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM | Leads: Footwork, Presence & Intention
Focused on:
Cleaner leading mechanics
Musical movement
Confidence & clarity
Better communication

🎵 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM | Connection & Musicality
An open-level experience focused on:
Listening to the music
Musical interpretation
Feeling vs memorizing patterns
Better partner responsiveness

🔄 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Role Reversal Lab
A Safe, Non-Judgmental Growth Experience where Leaders experience following. Followers experience leading.
Why? Because empathy creates better dancers.
This playful, supportive workshop helps dancers:
Improve communication
Build awareness
Deepen understanding of connection
Grow through perspective
This may just become your favorite class of the weekend.

🎟️ PRICING

Full Weekend Pass (Best Value)
Early Bird: $149 (available until 6/5)
Regular: $179 (available until 6/15)
Final Tier: $199
Includes ALL workshops + Guided Practice Lab + Saturday Social

Saturday Intensive Pass (Includes Social)
Early Bird: $89 (available until 6/5)
Regular: $99 (available until 6/15)
Final Tier: $109

Sunday Specialty Pass
Early Bird: $69 (available until 6/5)
Regular: $79 (available until 6/15)
Final Tier: $89

Single Workshop Drop-Ins (if space allows) -> $35

Saturday Social Only @ Tamboo
Early Bird: $15 (available until 6/5)
Regular: $20
Door: $25

⚠️ Early Bird pricing is limited and will increase.
If you know you want to train — lock in the best rate early.

Why This Weekend?
Because Boston deserves access to high-level training without having to travel out of state.
Because connection matters.
Because foundations matter.
Because dancing feels better when you understand why things work — not just what to do.
And because growth should feel welcoming, empowering, and fun.
Come train. Come connect. Come elevate.
Leave more connected, confident, and inspired. ✨