AKL September Kiz Weekender
Location
TAPAC, The Auckland Performing Arts Centre
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About
AKL September Kiz Weekender - Fundraising Weekender for Bari -19th – 20th September, 2026
Our dance community is coming together to support one of our own. Many of you know Bari, but for those who have joined the community more recently, we'd love to share a little about him.
Bari, along with Wimmy, was one of the founders of Dança Kizomba in Wellington and was pivotal in introducing kizomba to New Zealand. Together they played a significant role in growing the Kizomba community nationally by introducing new people to kizomba, sharing their knowledge and inspiring many dancers, teachers and organisers who are part of our community today.
Bari and Wimmy also organised the annual Wellington Spring Weekender; for many of us this was our first experience of a kizomba only festival. It was more than just a dance weekend; it provided an opportunity to connect with the wider New Zealand Kizomba community, meeting dancers from different cities and forming friendships that extended far beyond our local scenes.
Bari has recently been diagnosed with leukemia, and during this challenging time we want to come together as a community to support him in the best way we know how—with dance, connection, and generosity.
Join us for a special Fundraising Weekender from 18–20 September, featuring local artists who are generously donating their time and expertise to help raise funds for Bari.
One of the things we love most about our Kizomba community is our connection and they way we support one another. This is our chance to give back to someone who has given so much to so many.
THE PROGRAM
Friday - Monthly AKL Social
Come join us for our usual monthly social.
8.00PM - 12.00AM | Level 1 / 196 Great North Road Grey Lynn
Saturday
3 x 75min Workshops (open level)
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | TAPAC Studio 2 | 100 Motions Road Western Springs
Pre-party class & evening party
8:00 PM – 12:00 AM | TAPAC Studio 2 | 100 Motions Road Western Springs
Sunday
Practica dedicated to embedding the previous days learnings
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Empire Studios | 2 Bond Street