Programme

Day 1 – Monday 11th

Arrival Day! We will pick you up at the airport (also if you arrive before this day) and make you feel really welcome and take you to to Kaya Kwanga Residencial to prepare yourself and get practical information. The exchange will start at 17h for all participants at the hostel for welcome and information to then be transported to the Hoyo Hoyo Welcome Party! This year the welcome party will take place in #CentroCulturalNtsindya, where we are going to serve traditional Mozambican dinner and time to meet your new family for the week, play games, sing and dance. 

At 10pm we are going to have after party at Said’s Bar Namicopo. Car will pick us from Centro Cultural Ntsindya to the venue.


Day 2 – Tuesday 12th

In the morning we will have two dance workshops at Centro Cultural Ntsindya, a bus will pic us up. The first one is Introduction to African and Mozambican Rhythms and the second The Afro Swing Connection. After the classes we will have lunch at the same venue ( At your own cost).

Afternoon – Rest at the Hostel

In the evening we will have social dance ”AFRO SWING NIGHT” at Piriquitas’place.

Car will pick us up around 5PM at the hostel. Dinner will be served at the venue ( At your own cost)

 


Day 3 – Wednesday 13th

In the morning we will depart to Ponta D’Ouro! The minibus will pick us up at the hostel to take us to the beautiful beach Ponta D’Ouro, around 3h bus ride from Maputo.  Upon arrival we will get installed and cook our first communal meal for lunch. In the evening before dinner we will have a workshop in Traditional Mozambican dance.

After dinner we stay around for the Lirhandzo Swing Out Party a night of casual social dancing mixed with some African rhythms. Dance barefoot, in your swim suit or whatever makes you feel comfortable!


Day 4 – Thursday 14th

In the morning after breakfast time we are going to have 1,5 hour long dance workshop in Traditional Mozambican circle dances.

This day there will be free time for relaxing or going for individual adventures like snorkeling or whale watching that Ponta D’Ouro offers at your own cost. More info to come.

AT 16PM will are going to have the privilege of watching a dance performance with Hodi Maputo Afro Swing Dance Company.

19:00 Dinner followed by – Talk – How to build a safe and supportive community?  Xitiko Ni Mbaula- Afro Beach Party. Xitiko Ni Mbaula is the wooden triangle that brings the fire to life. This is our African party that will take you to the roots of Mozambican tradition. Open fire at the beach, singing, drums and circle dances until late hours. The evening will start with  Mozambican drumming and singing workshop followed by dancing and jamming around the fire until late hours.


Day 5 – Friday 15th

This morning you will have a sleep in and afternoon we might play some games on the beach, let us know if you have something to contribute with!

At 5 pm we have four 30 min dance workshops with three different teachers! Get a taste of different African styles, traditional and urban to prepare yourself for the Kuphatima ka Nweti  – The Moonlight Dance! In two hours you will get a taste of , Pantsula, Afro contemporary, Amapiano and Afro House.

In the evening we will have dinner followed by Atchuza party with live music   Show Ponta your hidden skills and then let’s put on our swing attires and show swing out to Live music with @Banda Hodi, No Limits, Deuscio Vembane, Beatraz Mate and Catarina Rombe followed by a DJ Battle between Swing and African!


Day 6 – Saturday 16th

Breakfast followed by departure to Maputo. Arrival at the hostel in the afternoon  and free time for lunch at own cost in Maputo.

In the evening we gonna have the MASX Showcase Gil Vicente Café e Bar.

 

At 11PM

We are going to move to Said’s Bar Namicopo for Banda Hodi performance!

 


Day 7 – Sunday 17th

Free time in the morning and over lunch for resting or going to the local FEIMA Art Craft Market close to Fátimas.

Visit to Polana Caniço – Hodi’s neighbourhoods! A minibus will pick you up at Kaya Kwanga Residencial and take you to the suburb where most of Hodi dancer’s have grown up and still live. We will take you on a tour to the local market, listen to stories about local traditions and try out the local drink maheu.

Pick up in the afternoon for the last day’s adventures and goodbye party. This day the Hodi Swing Kids will be in focus! Invited teachers will be able to give swing classes to the kids that we all can join followed by a dance performance with the amazing dancers from our Youth Program “KUTSAKA” and the third sixty of our Mozambican Swing Dance Championships for children.

In the night you are welcome to our goodbye party Salani Vamakweso – Fairwell Brothers and Sisters! The night will be dedicated to having time to enjoy our new friendships over Mozambican food, music and dancing to say goodbye and thank each other for the experience.


Day 8 – Monday 18th

This is your earliest departure day! An option is to stay in Maputo a few days or go to Kruger Park Tuesday March 19st – 20th.

WOW! What Workshops will I get?