The Ultimate Festival Experience - Dance, Music, Culture, Connection..
100% Authentic Kizomba and Semba festival - All in One hotel!
Budapest, one of the most beautiful cities of the world is waiting for you once again for a real celebration of LIFE! A truely Family Festival!
Our artist crew brings you the essence of Kizomba and Semba, as authentic as can be!
Expect the highest quality classes, and a real musical travel to the rythm of Kizomba, Semba and Zouk/Kompa - all under the same roof by the Danube River!
100% Authentic Kizomba and Semba festival - All in One hotel!
Budapest, one of the most beautiful cities of the world is waiting for you once again for a real celebration of LIFE! A truely Family Festival!
Our artist crew brings you the essence of Kizomba and Semba, as authentic as can be!
Expect the highest quality classes, and a real musical travel to the rythm of Kizomba, Semba and Zouk/Kompa - all under the same roof by the Danube River!
Location
The Verdi Budapest Aquincum Hotel
Budapest, Árpád fejedelem útja 94. 1036
Budapest, Árpád fejedelem útja 94. 1036
Date & Time
October 24 - October 28, 2024
Join us Now at the 12th Edition!
Tickets are limited to the fastest 300 dancers.
Schedule
thursday
PreParty
22h Workshop: Kizomba Connection by Vladimir Izomba & Nikolett Hamvas
23h-4:30 PreParty at the Verdi Budapest Aquincum Hotel
no dresscode
23h-4:30 PreParty at the Verdi Budapest Aquincum Hotel
no dresscode
friday
Dancing Sightseeing* or Meet&Greet Social
This year we bring back our Traditional Dancing Sightseeing, a concept we created in 2011, first among all Kizomba festivals. We will discover Budapest while dancing Kizomba and Semba on the street by some beautiful touristic spots. You have 2 options to join us, you can travel together by public transport, or meet us in the Castle:
14:30 - meeting in front of the Hotel in case you wanna travel with our group leaders to the Castle
please make sure to buy 2 tickets beforehand at the station (one for the ride to the castle, one back)
We will take the H5 train to Batthyany tér terminal where after a short photo session with the Parliament we will walk up to the Buda Castle.
15:30 - meeting in the Buda Castle at Fisherman's Bastion - the rest of our team will wait for you there with speakers and then we discover the castle district together with some dancing near the touristic sights. Bring comfortable flat shoes!
18:30 - finish - going back to the hotel individually
Please join the Sightseeing Whatsapp Group here, to be able to follow our exact location and communicate with the group.
*this program is weather sensitive, in case of bad weather the social will be held in the hotel
14:30 - meeting in front of the Hotel in case you wanna travel with our group leaders to the Castle
please make sure to buy 2 tickets beforehand at the station (one for the ride to the castle, one back)
We will take the H5 train to Batthyany tér terminal where after a short photo session with the Parliament we will walk up to the Buda Castle.
15:30 - meeting in the Buda Castle at Fisherman's Bastion - the rest of our team will wait for you there with speakers and then we discover the castle district together with some dancing near the touristic sights. Bring comfortable flat shoes!
18:30 - finish - going back to the hotel individually
Please join the Sightseeing Whatsapp Group here, to be able to follow our exact location and communicate with the group.
*this program is weather sensitive, in case of bad weather the social will be held in the hotel
Opening Party
23h Workshop: Kizomba Footwork by Carlos Camba & Anna
00:00-06:30 Party at the Verdi Budapest Aquincum Hotel
no dresscode
00:00-06:30 Party at the Verdi Budapest Aquincum Hotel
no dresscode
saturday & sunday
Saturday Workshops
13:00-13:50 Vladimir Izomba & Nikolett - Semba (Compasso & Descompasso)
14:00-14:50 Fanio de Araújo - Kizomba Creativity
15:00-15:50 Carlos Camba & Anna - Ginga & Banga in Kizomba and Semba
14:00-14:50 Fanio de Araújo - Kizomba Creativity
15:00-15:50 Carlos Camba & Anna - Ginga & Banga in Kizomba and Semba
Sunday Workshops
13:00-13:50 Carlos Camba & Anna - Semba Social
14:00-14:50 Vladimir Izomba & Nikolett - Kizomba Musicality & Connection
15:00-15:50 Fanio de Araújo - Semba Tukina (Fun & Energy)
14:00-14:50 Vladimir Izomba & Nikolett - Kizomba Musicality & Connection
15:00-15:50 Fanio de Araújo - Semba Tukina (Fun & Energy)
Social
16:00-19:00
Saturday: no dresscode
Sunday dresscode: BKC t-shirt (not obligatory, just for fun)
Saturday: no dresscode
Sunday dresscode: BKC t-shirt (not obligatory, just for fun)
Party
00:00-06:30
no dresscode
no dresscode
MONDAY
Garden Party
13:00-18:00 Budapest Garden (8min walk from our hotel or 1 stop with the H5 train)
free entrance, open air programme in a garden venue, with wooden dancefloor but not smooth so bring flat shoes
This program is weather sensitive, in case of bad weather it will be cancelled and we only chill in the hotel bar
free entrance, open air programme in a garden venue, with wooden dancefloor but not smooth so bring flat shoes
This program is weather sensitive, in case of bad weather it will be cancelled and we only chill in the hotel bar
Artists
We carefully choose only the Best of the Bests to serve you the highest quality Kizomba and Semba experience possible. We prefer to work with Angolan teachers and DJs, and some of the most authentic European artists who will make sure to serve you a dance and music experience as close as it gets to Angola.
We focus on Quality, not Quantity so you will be able to immerse in the talent of our amazing Artists - Our DJ's will get to animate the whole night as a team instead of just playing 1-hour sets, and our Teachers all teach 2 workshops in only one room - no overlaps!
Full Lineup to be published soon
We focus on Quality, not Quantity so you will be able to immerse in the talent of our amazing Artists - Our DJ's will get to animate the whole night as a team instead of just playing 1-hour sets, and our Teachers all teach 2 workshops in only one room - no overlaps!
Full Lineup to be published soon
Fanio de Araújo
Dancer
Second time at our event, straight from the source! He is one of the TOP dancers in Luanda, a real superstar when it comes to Semba Show. 3 times finalist at the National championship of Angola, he is only a new face on European festival lineups, but definitely an old dog when it comes to teaching and performing in the homeland of Kizomba.
Anna Maria & Carlos Camba
Dancers
Probably the most wanted kizomba & semba couple in the international scene at the moment. She is Finnish, he is Angolan, and together they are pure professionalism. It is their second time at our event, and we are already looking forward to the elegance they gonna bring to our festival.
Vladimir Izomba
dancer
A hidden treasure that we have discovered right at the source. A craftsman in teaching the teachniques that evolve the self-confidence of the dancers who learn from him. His specialty is musicality, leading techniques, technical steps. First time in Europe, he is bringing the true Angolan passion for Kizomba and Semba to our festival.
DJ Vadinho
DJ
The "Old dog" on our team, Vadinho is representing the essence of Angola and the real Angolan Party at our festival. He is coming straight from Luanda to show us how it's done in the motherland - he is a resident at the best farras de quintal of Luanda, working as a dj for many decades. It is his very first time playing at a festival outside of Portugal and we expect musical perfection from his sets - just like we experienced at all his parties in Luanda and Lisbon.
DJ Levis
DJ
We have met him in Lisbonin 2018 and ever since have been trying to bring him to BKC.. Levis is a true Angolan DJ straight from the source - he is a resident at some of the best parties of Luanda and also regularly playing at Mwangolé Disco in Lisbon - the place some of you already know as the cathedral of kizomba in Europe. His mixing will blow you away, prepare some comfy dance shoes because you will not want to stop!
DJ Aly Neto
dJ
It is his second time at BKC, but Aly Neto is no beginner when it comes to DJ-ing at the best Kizomba parties around the world. Luanda and Lisbon are his base, he has been setting the dancefloor on fire in Angolan clubs, farras de quintal, weddings, family events, you name it... A true bomb when it comes to PALOP music and Zouk!!
Teresa Freitas
Dancer
Teresa is a real powerhouse of a dancer, her energy is simply contagious... She has just recently moved to Europe and already conquered the hearts of many who have met her at her classes - in the parties make sure to catch her for a dance either you are a leader or a follower!
Nikolett Hamvas
DJ
The Mother of BKC, the "Boss" as the team calls her... She has been dedicating her life to organizing Kizomba events since 2011, standing strong for keeping the authenticity and true Angolan spirit. At BKC she will be assisting Vladimir Izomba at his workshops, as well as showing talent as a DJ at the pre- and afterparties.
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Official Hotel & Venue
The Verdi Budapest Aquincum Hotel
Budapest, Árpád fejedelem útja 94. 1036
Budapest, Árpád fejedelem útja 94. 1036
BKC is becoming a Wellness Experience for those who decide to stay with us at the main hotel..
The Verdi Budapest Aquincum is a 4 stars SPA Hotel by the river, that gonna be our venue for the weekend for all classes, parties and socials. Book your room now, with unlimited access to our incredible Thermal SPA with hot pools, jakuzzi, swimming pool, and sauna - open from 6am to 10pm all included in your room rate!!!
We secured a deal with the hotel for your rooms so please book at our link to get our special prices and avoid using services like booking.com - this way you help our organization earn a small comission instead of thse huge enterprises. Please take a screenshot of the confirmation you get right after booking, as the hotel just recently changed names and their system is struggling to send email confirmations of new bookings for the moment - but of course once you make a booking and get a confirmation on the screen it is valid! Later when they resolved this issue you will get the email as well.
Current room rates:
Single Room/Night with Breakfast: 135€
Double or Twin Room with Breakfast: 150€
Guest Dancers & Ambassadors
Our team is full of passionate dancers, who stand for the same values as us: love and respect for the culture, passion for music and dance, inclusivity and good ethics. There is no celebrity culture at BKC, no queue and no taxi dancers - we practice zero tolerance for abuse and toxicity in the community - only good, mature, respectful vibes! If you feel drawn to join our team, drop us a message and tell us why you belong to us! We are always open for new family members!
#BKC2024 Highlights
Limited number of workshops, we focus on the socials & socializing!
Workshops starting late on Saturday and Sunday, so you can recover from the party and enjoy our fabulous thermal spa.
Workshops starting late on Saturday and Sunday, so you can recover from the party and enjoy our fabulous thermal spa.
All in One room, no division!!! We always stood for connection and unity, this is now more true than ever before. Our one and only main dancefloor can host 300 people, plus we will have a chill area with the bar and tables.
Our DJ crew always delivers! Be prepared to hear sounds you never heard before, right from the source! The very best of Kizomba, Semba and Zouk music from the classics to the hits of today!
Contact Us
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