Dikanza

09/01/2026

Meet Karl & Vanessa ✨

Vanessa began her Kizomba journey in 2013, followed by Karl in 2014, and they have been teaching together for approximately 11 years.

What they love most about Kizomba is the music, the connection, and the incredible variety it offers. The rhythms often bring them back to sounds they grew up with, from Congolese music and old-school Konpa to the familiar energy found in Semba.

Their teaching style reflects both of their personalities and creates a unique balance. Karl tends to break things down in a logical and detailed way, using counts and clear explanations, while Vanessa brings a more organic approach through musical references, sounds, instruments, and her famous analogies 😊

Above all, they aim to transmit joy, confidence, connection, and the belief that everyone can learn to dance. They encourage their students to dance with everyone, communicate with their partner, and simply enjoy the moment.

We’re so excited to welcome Karl & Vanessa from Montreal to Dikanza on September 11 for a special Intermediate Kizomba & Semba workshop! 🔥💛

Facebook event link in bio 🔗
Please RSVP, share, and send your e-transfer in advance if you can, it really helps me plan! 🙏🏽✨

08/28/2026

🔥 TWO WEEKS TO DIKANZA! 🔥

Are you ready for the music? 🎶 In just two weeks, DJ Karlito Way is bringing his energy to the Dikanza dance floor!

🇨🇲 Born and raised in Cameroon and now based in Montreal, Karlito discovered Kizomba, Semba and Afro House in 2014, rhythms that reconnected him to his African roots. His journey took him from dancer, to teacher, to DJ, and today he’s a resident DJ at Kizomba MTL’s SKS Social and has mixed at events throughout Montreal, including Amantes Do Semba.

For Karlito, music and dance are therapy, and DJing is his way of sharing that positive energy, connection and joy with all of us ❤️‍🔥

Ottawa… are you ready? 🔥🔥

👉 Please RSVP Going or Interested on our Facebook event — every RSVP and share helps us spread the word!

💸 Prepay by e-transfer: [email protected]
Prepayment really helps us with planning and organizing the night 🙏🏽

Two weeks. Great music. Beautiful people. Back to Dikanza 💛

08/04/2026

Looking through these photos brings me right back to the joy I felt during this workshop ❤️ Judging by all the smiles, I think that feeling was shared.

Thank you, Bella, for capturing these beautiful moments! 📸

I’ve taken a little summer break, but Dikanza returns on September 11th. Stay tuned for more details. I can’t wait to dance with you again! ✨

08/04/2026

Album 4

08/04/2026

Album 3

08/04/2026

Album 2

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

I love love love the June Dikanza photos ❤️

A huge thank you to Bella and Amadou for capturing these beautiful memories 📸

Tag yourself, tag your friends, and feel free to share the memories! ✨

I’ve taken a little summer break, but Dikanza returns on September 11th. Stay tuned for more details. I can’t wait to dance with you again!

06/09/2026

Plan ahead for parking!

01/07/2026