From Foundation to Flavor An UrbanKiz Intensive featuring Monica

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 - EJDS-F2F.eventbrite.com 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. ✨