2017 Brochure
Zanzibar beach
Danzibar Festival
25th to 30th of July 2017
Dance Art Fusion [​danceartfusion.com​], based in Dar es Salaam presents a week-long
celebration of Latin dance, music, and culture in the heart of East Africa, in the
paradise that is Zanzibar!
Danzibar 2017 will offer 6 days of spectacular showcases featuring international
Tango, Salsa, Kizomba and Bachata dancers, classes from beginner to advanced levels
taught by world-class instructors, a nightly Tango Milonga and a nightly
Salsa/Latino social on separate dance floors, as well as a wonderful array of
activities to enjoy the sublimely beautiful island of Zanzibar.
The main venue for Danzibar 2017 is the Z ocean Hotel in Kihinani, Bububu, Zanzibar
[www.zoceanhotelkihinani.com] that is on the beach about 8 km north and about 15
minutes, of Stone Town. Z Ocean Hotel has been entirely reserved exclusively for
Danzibar 2017.
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Program (subject to change on Artists confirmation)
TUESDAY 25TH JULY
6:30PM
Tango Class - Open Topic, All Levels with Carlos and Marisa
8:00PM
MILONGA
Z ocean hotel, Kihinani
La Pista Bueno Aires
WEDNESDAY 26TH OF JULY
8:00AM
Spice tour and Jozani Forest
6:30PM
Tango Class - Open Topic, All Levels with Carlos and Marisa
8:00PM
Milonga
6:30PM
Salsa on 2 Beginner and Intermediate Instructor tbc
8:00PM
Latin Social
La Pista Bueno Aires
La clave room
THURSDAY 27TH OF JULY
8:00AM
Dolphin Visit and Stone Town
Kizimkazi
6:30PM
Tango Class - Open Topic, All Levels with Carlos and Marisa and
Mario and Geraldine
La Pista Bueno Aires
8:00PM
Milonga
6:30PM
Cuban rueda class Instructor to be Confirmed
8:00PM
Latin social
La clave room
FRIDAY 28TH OF JULY
8:00AM
Safari Blue
6:30PM
Tango Class - Open Topic, All Levels with Carlos and Marisa
La Pista Bueno Aires
6:30PM
Kizomba all levels Instructor to be confirmed
La clave room
8:00PM
Dinner and Performances followed by Spanish Themed Party
9:30PM
MILONGA
La Pista Bueno Aires
9:30PM
Latin social
La clave room
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SATURDAY 29TH OF JULY
10:00AM
Beginners Tango with Alan and Khushboo
Intermediate: the Free leg principle with Mario and Geraldine
La Pista Buenos Aires
Advanced Tango with Carlos and Marisa
And
12:00AM
Salsa Musicality Instructor tbc
La clave room
1:00 PM
Ladies Styling with (tbc) and Man Styling with (tbc)
2:00PM
Salsa Technique and partnerwork
Improvers with Tbc and Intermediate with Tbc
3:00PM
Bachata Beginners with (tbc) and Intermediate with (tbc)
8:00PM
Dinner and Performances followed by African Themed Party
Mix of Tango, Kizomba, Bachata and Salsa
SUNDAY 30TH OF JULY
10:00AM
Tango Beginners with Alan
Tango Intermediate Continuous Vals turns with Mario y Geraldine
Tango advanced with Carlos and Marisa
12:00PM
African dance with Tiko
2:00PM
Bachata beginner with (tbc) intermediate with (tbc)
3:00PM
Kizomba with Mutati
4:00PM
Swimming pool Party
4:30PM
Cuban Rueda with (tbc)
5:30PM
Reggaeton with Joanita
8:00PM
Closing Party mix of Tango, Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba
La Pista Buenos Aires
And
La clave room
Swimming pool
La Pista Buenos Aires
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About the Teachers
Artists tbc: Leon Rose, Junior and Frida, ComeSalsa, MarionMunga and
many more...
Confirmed Artists:
Pilar Munoz
Spanish born, she danced at early stage starting with
gymnastics, flamenco and salsa. Later she trained as
a choreographer and dance teacher in Barcelona where
she was teaching hip hop and other styles regularly
in dance studios. Her passion for mixing styles had
taken
her
Samba,
to
move
Ballet,
to London
Circus
and train Capoeira,
skills,
Contemporary
and
African dance. Currently, based in Dar es Salaam she
teaches
salsa
regularly
and
has
performed
and
travelled to many international salsa congress like
GBSEX
in
Manchester,
Mambo
City,
Croatia
Summer
festival, Ireland, Scotland, Greece and Nairobi to
name a few. She has appeared in numerous TV programs
such as Britain’s Got Talent, Alan Titchmarsh show
(ITV,
UK),
The
Celebrity
Reality
show
(TBC
tanzania),MTV videos and danced at numerous concerts like Daddyy Yankee, Aggros
Santos, Luis Lema, Robin del Castillo, etc... She has choreographed and performed in
numerous big festivals such as Glastonbury, organized big Latin events like the
Carnaval del Pueblo in the UK and travelled with her dance productions to Dubai,
Bahrain, Al Ain, Zurich, Malta, Turkey, Crete, etc…
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Mario “patamango” Ruggier
Born and teened in sunny and peaceful Malta, then
spending first a university decade in Vancouver,
Canada followed by a longer professional decade
in
Geneva,
danced
Switzerland,
tango
all
over
during
Europe.
which
On
time
he
arrival
to
Nairobi, Kenya in March 2010 and discovering the
simply
unacceptable
total
inexistence
of
Argentine Tango activity and culture there, he
immediately organized the first Argentine Tango
Milonga in the history of Kenya on Saturday 22
May
2010,
along
with
the
creation
of
the
Patamango Association for Argentine Tango [​www.patamango.com​], and has never looked
back. With the help of many others over all this time he has sustained a Milonga in
Nairobi virtually every week since then, along with innumerable special Argentine
Tango events, ranging from many collaborations with ​and performances for the Embassy
of the Argentine Republic to Kenya, to memorable special Milongas with live music,
to
establishing
the
novel
once-monthly
​Niñolonguita!
Sunday
afternoon
brunch
all-family Milonga event, to the creation of four International Tango Festivals on
the Kenyan coast. Who he owes his holistic Tango teaching philosophy and style to is
not
all
clear -- necessity, surely, but maybe his degrees in Mathematics and
Contemporary Dance also have something to do with it.
Teddy Mwangi
different cities in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania,
Ethiopia,
Zanzibar,
Germany
and
Italy.
Presently preOriginally from Nairobi Kenya,
Teddy has a zeal to turn everyone into a
dancer.
With
influenced
a
natural
patience
he
has
and inspired those who believe
they can't dance to take the dance floor
with courage. With his enthusiasm for the
Art he was chosen as a dance leader straight
from Primary School. From there Music and
dance became part of his lifestyle. If he is
not dancing or playing music he is planning
a dance event or recording a dance even. He
has been in numerous ​dancing groups and danced ​many different types of dance,
before he decided to specialise in Latin dance and Kizomba. Which he has been
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actively involved in for more than 8 years now. He has learnt, taught, performed and
danced socially in paring different performances for local and international events
and helping build the Dar Salsa scene by offering (Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba)
classes, dance workshops and Salsa/Kizomba Socials.
Mutati
East African Salsa Instructor Yassin Mutati
is an innovator who embraces the sensual art
of Latin Dances, and involves other dances
such
as
Hip-Hop,
Jazz,
Lingala,
African
Dances, Ballet and a lot more. Mutati has
been at the vanguard of the Kenyan salsa
movement dancing, teaching, performing, and
traveling since 2000, professionally since
2001.
With
his
natural
flare,
refreshing
style and engaging personality, His creative
interpretation
of
the
music,
ability
to
effortlessly lead and spin with speed and
accuracy Mutati was soon tapped for dance
projects, including an appearance on the Salsa performance to the President of
Kenya Hon. E. Kibaki, with Blaze Entertainment. As an event organiser, teacher,
choreographer and performer Mutati participated in the Salsafari Festival Year
2009, and many other events throughout Kenya. On the 6th of June 2009, Mutati
competed in the second Kenya National Salsa Championship, and took 4th place.
Alan Musry
Born
in Calcutta but brought up and educated in
Australia, Alan was always fascinated by the best of
international dance and music performances.
in
love
with
Indian
Classical
instrumental Tabla in Banaras.
years
music
He fell
and studied
At the age of 60
and at the peak of a professional science
related career, he decided to try Argentinian Tango
in an effort to avoid a sedentary evening life in
front of the TV.
Tango
grew.
addictive.]
Slowly but surely his passion for
[Product
warning
–
Tango
can
be
After 5 years attending classes from
the best Tango teacher in Australia,
mostly around
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2 to 4 times a week and occasional lessons with other Tango schools in Sydney, he
found himself in Dar Es Salaam searching for opportunities to Tango with somebody.
So now residing in Dar, Alan teaches Beginners in 3 suburbs and is active in Tango
Intermediate level workshops on a regular basis.
Ma Nou
Ma
Nou
started
to
dance
Cuban
salsa
and
bachata in 2012 Lyon (France). One year later,
she found a new challenge when she discovered
her
technique
by
becoming
a
part
of
a
performance group. Her favourite place is the
dance floor where she can share her passion
for
dancing.
She
had
travelled
to
many
festivals all around the world, Europe, china,
USA, Kenya, etc… where she creates her style and increases her social dance skills.
Today she is still travelling to learn more and has entered the group Cafe con Leche
based in Tanzania.
Tiko Mbepo
His
early
Machungwa
interest
Cultural
in
dance
Dance
Group
started
in
in
1999
from
Dar Es Salaam. He
attended different dance workshops in Tanzania, like the
Visa To Dance festival, Haba na Haba Contemporary dance
and train in different schools. His centre is T africa
Dance
group
offered
by
at
the
Vijana
TCC
Vipaji
club
in
Chang’ombe
Foundations
for
a space
Visual
and
Performing arts. Tiko Mbepo works full time as a dancer
in concerts and music videos. Him and his group have
been participating
in several dance competitions like
the Dance 100% by East AFrica Television in Dar and won
the Trophy. The other great dance competition in East
Africa is the Sakata Mashariki in Kenya, Tiko and his crew won first place in 2015.
He is well rounded in African Traditional dance, contemporary dance, hip hop and
salsa and has recently performed at the Salsafari Salsa festival in Nairobi joining
the group Cafe con Leche.
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Carlos Forte-Berg y Marisa van Vuuren
Carlos and Marisa are the recently established
Tango Zanzibar [​tangozanzibar.com​] association!
Carlos is a native of Buenos Aires and has been
teaching and spreading the culture of Argentine
Tango
for
the
last
3 decades across Buenos
Aires, New York, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Vienna
and
Bali,
where
he met
Marisa and together
decided to take a shot at Tango in Paradise,
Zanzibar! Marisa has been living on Zanzibar
since
2004,
and
founded
Yoga
Zanzibar
[​yogazanzibar.com​] in 2009. She teaches the Art
& Science 200 Hour Yoga Teachers Training twice
a year in Zanzibar and has been featured in
Elle
Magazine
in
Norway
as
well as several
other press exposures in magazines all over the
world. Starting with ballet at the age of 5,
dancing has always been an integral part of Marisa’s life, and her desire to learn
Tango led her to jump on a plane from Zanzibar to Argentina and, after meeting and
teaming up with expert Maestro Carlos Forte-Berg, they decided to offer Tango
Training, along with the perfectly complimentary Yoga training, in one of the
world’s most beautiful destinations, Zanzibar! Together they first and foremost
teach "tango salón" just like it’s danced in Buenos Aires, the birthplace of Tango.
Balance, technique, feeling, musicality and blending two bodies into one to create a
unified expression, is what makes up their daily training, all following the tried
and tested unique teaching system, developed with great expertise, dedication and
professionalism by Carlos Forte-Berg more than 20 years ago, in order to pass on the
essence of the Argentine Tango in the most effective and successful way!
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Event Prices
Pass type
Early Bird!
payment
before 15th
of February
Kati Kati!
Between 15th
of February
to 15th of
March
Full price
(from March
onwards)
At the Door
price
Full pass
80$
90$
100$
110$
Weekend pass
40$
50$
60$
70$
Party pass
10$
10$
10$
10$
Full day
class pass
30$
30$
40$
45$
One class
pass
10$
10$
10$
10$
Full pass:​ All classes, socials & parties from Tuesday to Sunday.
Weekend pass:​ All classes, socials & parties from Friday to Sunday.
Party pass:​ One party day only
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Accommodation
ZOcean Hotel - Kihinani:
Main
venue,
where
all
workshops
and
dances
will take
place,
and is reserved
exclusively for Danzibar 2017.
Hotel Discounted prices for Danzibar including breakfast:
Type of room
Double occupancy
Single occupancy
Sea view
120$
90$
Garden view
100$
80$
Low Budget options:
Costing 20$/40$ for single/double (breakfast included).
There are some low budget accommodation near the venuein Bububu and in Stone Town,
that is about 15 minutes or 8 km away.
Taxi will be available 24 hours at 5,000 Tzs (about 2$) per person (minimum of 3)
from Bububu and 10,000 Tzs per person (minimum 3) from stone town.
To get the Danzibar price discount rooms must be booked by us, to book just email
us.
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Zanzibar Island Excursions
WEDNESDAY 26th July 2017-​
On this day you will go to an excursion
to the spice and fruit plantations close
to Stone Town for the famous Spice Tour.
We have developed a special Spice Tour
with in depth information about spices
and organically grown herbs and their
traditional uses in medicine, cosmetics
and cooking. After the tour we will take
you for an opulent lunch at our spice
restaurant where you will taste the
spices. After lunch we will visit the
Jozani forest, the last habitat of the
rare endemic Red Colobus Monkey. With a
local guy guide we will stroll through Jozani Chwaka National Park and look at the
rare species. If you wish you can ever wander around the boardwalk to the
fascinating Mangrove Ecosystem.
THURSDAY 27th July 2017: ​
Situated on the southern point of the island, Kizimkazi fishing village is home to
several schools of bottle-nosed dolphins and Humpback dolphins, which can often be
sighted following a short boat trip from the village. If you are lucky, you may be
able to swim quite close to the dolphins, which can be a very rewarding experience.
On the way back to the hotel we will stop in Stone Town.
FRIDAY 28th July 2017: ​
This day is packed with adventure. Menai Bay is scattered with isolated sand banks,
rugged island scenery, uninhabited islets, pristine marine life and crystal-clear
turquoise water. Enjoy the relaxing and swimming with tantalizing seafood lunch.
COST:
Each excursion above includes all transport, fees and lunch, and costs depend on
group (the more joining, the lower the cost) approximately 70-80$ per person.
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Travel Options
Dar es Salaam:
www.coastal.co.tz
Group discount when booking with us 85$.
www.fastjet.com
Only limited days 204,000 Tzs return.
www.azammarine.com
Boats any time any day (they take about 1:30min) for 25,000 Tzs economy, 35,000 Tzs
business.
Nairobi:
www.kenya-airways.com
Straight flight Nairobi-zanzibar any day from 203$-20,500 Kes.
www.Fly540.com
Straight flight Nairobi-zanzibar any day from 39,000 Kes.
www.fastjet.com
Flights from Nairobi-DSM only Thursdays and Saturdays for 17,000 Kes and boat from
DSM to Zanzibar for 1,000 Kes with AZAM ferries any day various times.
Buses also run from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam daily 6am.
South Africa:
Johannesburg to Zanzibar
www.kenya-airways.com
Flight with one stop in Nairobi 420$ return.
Capetown to Zanzibar
Flight with South african airlines and precision air for 650$ return.
Contact Details
For any further questions you may have, please email us at
[email protected]​ or call us on +255 774491312
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