11/19/2025
Why are you having a Konpa weekender in Edmonton? We were asked this question more than a few times over this past year of planning. After seeing the pure magic of this weekend, no one is asking anymore!
We have loved Konpa for many years and finally got to share that with Edmonton! Dj Markusprime has been playing Konpa music at Kizomba socials in Edmonton for many years. This past Saturday he absolutely killed it on the 1's and 2's! We challenged Dj Moflo to play 50% Konpa on Friday night and he rose to the challenge and impressed us all! Dj James Blaq was asked to play 100% Konpa at our day social and he put together a truly inspired set to end the weekend!
Meggie has been inspiring a love of Konpa at weekenders and festivals on the East coast for years, we couldn't wait to bring her out West! When we took Meggie and Stophy's class at Kizo in Montreal this past summer we new they were the perfect teachers to bring Konpa to Edmonton! We cannot thank you both enough for bringing thoughtfuly planned classes and only the best vibes to the weekend!
Melo Omat is no stranger to the Edmonton Kizomba Community. This was his third time in Edmonton and he brought all the vibes! His class was educational, challenging and most of all fun! At the evening socials he brought the energy leading us in dancing to Afro and even a little Dancehall music!
We were so grateful to have attendees from Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, Nelson, Kelowna, Vancouver and Portland! You all brought a willingness to learn and a positive energy. We hope to continue to build relationships with all of your dance communities!
Thank you, to every single person who attended the Konpa Weekender. It was the combined energy of everyone that made this weekend so special!
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XOXO Jia & Steph 💚💜