2023 Washington DC Dance Festival💎Labor Day Weekend

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 ★★★ #MikaMendes – world-known Cape Verdean-French Kizomba/Zouk composer & singer. #PLowe – 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 Usher Frimpong– Afrobeats – Philadelphia, PA ***Artist lineup is subject to change*** ---------------------------- TICKETS Single day passes and full passes 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. BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM NOW >>> 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. ---------------------------- SCHEDULE #THURSDAY, Aug 31 >>>At Juste Lounge 8pm-9pm 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-7pm Networking Happy Hour 7pm-8pm Konpa Love Speed Dating 8pm-9pm Afro Dance with USHER FRIMPONG 9pm-10:30pm Social Kickoff with DJ Hal 10:30pm ENIGMATIK LIVE 12am-3am DJ All-Star After Party: DJ Afrodeshiak, DJ Sysy, DJ Guelas. #SATURDAY, Sept 2 >>>AT Double Tree Hotel 1pm-3pm Rooftop Kizomba Workshop with Horacio 3pm-6pm Rooftop Pool Party with DJ Sysy & DJ Guelas >>>At Juste Lounge: 8pm-9pm Tarraxinha Workshop with Joseal 9pm-10:30pm Social Kickoff with DJ Guelas 10:30pm P.LOWE & MIKA MENDES LIVE 12am-3am The After Party with DJ Guelas & DJ Sysy. #SUNDAY, Sept 3 >>>At Juste Lounge: 1pm-2pm Brunch Social ($25 Afro Creole Brunch Buffet) 2pm-3pm Kizomba Workshop with Joseal 3pm-6pm Day Party with DJ Guelas 6pm-8pm Konpa Workshop with Bev_Flowers 8pm Party Kickoff with DJ Mad Bow 10pm 5LAN LIVE 12am-3am The After Party with DJ Afrodeshiak NIGHTLY THEMES Nightly dress themes are optional but encouraged to create a 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!