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Sasha Phillips, a UK-based salsa artist recognized for her body movement, musical expression, and stage presence, teaches internationally and combines technique with musical interpretation. She will lead a bootcamp at The Backyard Brussels focused on control, confidence, and connection for the social dance floor. Women participating in the bootcamp will perform alongside Phillips on Sunday.
La Negra Dance Festival organizes a salsa festival in Spain that brings together dancers from around the world. More information and registration details are available on their website.
Latin Notion Dance Weekend organizes a salsa and bachata festival in Spain. Further details and registration are available on the organization's website.
The 13th St. Louis Salsa Bachata Congress celebrates Afro-Latin culture through workshops and performances. Dance workshops cover styles from Salsa to Hip Hop at beginner through advanced levels, taught by local and international instructors. Evening showcases feature performances by World Latin Dance Champions and regional talent. After the showcases, three rooms with different DJs offer dancing to Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, and Afro-House music. Ticket proceeds benefit Champions Against Human Trafficking.
La Negra Dance Festival runs October 22–25, 2026, hosting the 15th edition of the La Negra Salsa World Freestyle Championship and the 5th edition of the La Negra Bachata World Championship. The festival features performances by international dancers, workshops across multiple styles and levels, and competitive events.
A 12-hour non-stop social dance event takes place in the Ebro Delta on Sunday, March 22, featuring 14 guest teachers and seven workshops covering salsa, bachata, and kizomba. The event includes live shows and food and drinks with the event pass.
Since 1999, SalsaNor has worked to spread salsa and Cuban dance culture in Norway. Learn more about our history and become part of our dance network!
Bachata in Sampa is a four-day immersion event held in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on bachata with some salsa instruction. The festival includes classes, workshops, three social dances, and concludes with a pool party on the final day.
El Bloque Bachatero 2026 takes place over three days at Hotel Alhambra in Santa Susana, Spain, offering workshops, social dancing, live concerts, and interactive sessions centered on traditional Dominican bachata. Confirmed performers include Ricky Manuel with live band, DJs Evelyn La Negra and Jack, and dancers such as Samy el Mágico, Oscar el Niño, Jorge el Bomba, Thiago y Ari, Andy y Sueco, Carolina Rosa, Ace Fusion, Brandy Colores, and Frank Santos. The festival features a unique musicality class with live musicians, specialized DJs for dancing, and supplementary workshops in salsa, merengue, and dembow. Attendance requires a hotel stay at the venue.
Pasión Salsa Congress takes place October 30–November 1, 2026, at the MS Amaragua Hotel & Convention Center in Torremolinos, Málaga. The event features more than 40 workshops in salsa, bachata, and kizomba at all levels, professional shows each night, and social dances. Confirmed performers include Charlie & Vero, with additional national and international artists to be announced. The program includes themed parties throughout the weekend: a Welcome Party on Thursday, Latin Explosion Night on Friday, Red Passion Gala on Saturday, and Pool After Party on Sunday. A Full Pass costs €110 (€140 at the box office), and accommodation packages with two or three people are available at €540 and €765 respectively; all passes include access to workshops, shows, social events, and themed parties.
The Freedom Fall Festival is a weekend event featuring salsa and bachata workshops, social parties, and an LGBTQIA+ salsa and bachata competition. The festival aims to create an inclusive and safe space for dancers of all levels—students, professionals, and dance enthusiasts. A full pass provides access to all workshops, parties, and competition shows, though lodging and meals are not included.
Grupo Alafia from Parma, Italy will lead two workshops starting at 20:00 and 21:00, teaching mambo, on2, and pachanga styles, followed by a Halloween costume party and social dancing at 22:00. The event takes place at The Backyard and combines structured instruction with open social dancing for the evening.
The Halloween Dance Weekend takes place October 31–November 1, 2026 at Tanzzentrum Bodensee in Dornbirn and offers 23 hours of workshops across three styles: Brazilian Zouk with Andrius & Josie, Bachata with Pädi & Isa, and Salsa Cubana with Judith & Lucas. The Full Pass includes all workshops in both rooms across both days, two practicas, and a three-floor costume party with DJs Lopez, Hero, and Cigarro running until open end. Workshops cover Brazilian Zouk fundamentals and head moves, Bachata sensual technique and spicy combinations, and Salsa Cubana's Afro-Cuban roots and casino movements. The Full Pass costs €119 if purchased by August 15, rising to €149 after October 15, and prior dance experience is recommended though not required for Zouk.
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Latin Bangkok Fiesta 2026 runs November 5–9 in Bangkok, Thailand, marking the 20th anniversary of Asia's longest-running Latin dance festival. The five-day event features four dedicated dance rooms covering salsa, bachata, kizomba, and lambada and Brazilian zouk, along with three days of pool and afternoon parties. Dancers can attend workshops and masterclasses led by world-class artists and DJs, and a Sunday Latin live band performance featuring Ricky Campanelli and Mitch Frohman with Asok Latino is included in the program.
El Paso Birthday Festival will hold its second edition at Atta Centrs in Riga, celebrating the studio's 16 years. The festival features 21 workshops across bachata, salsa, and urban kiz, with instruction from international teachers, followed by two night parties and one evening social offering 17 hours of dancing. Music will be provided by six DJs specializing in salsa, bachata, and urban kiz. The program includes performances, lotteries, and social dancing.
Salsa Kongresse gibt es ja mittlerweile sehr viele aber einen Salsa Kongress bzw. ein 3 tägiges Salsa Festival an einer Universität mit 38 Workshops und 3 Parties gab es bis zu dem 1. Festival 2009 noch nicht! Wir können ja auch eine absolut hammermässige Partylocation nutzen...Es wird also jedes Jahr immer noch ein bisschen besser...
Flow en Clave Festival is a three-day event featuring bachata, salsa, and Latin dance workshops led by national and international artists, nightly shows and performances, and SBK socials that continue into the early morning hours. The festival includes a Jack & Jill competition focused on improvisation and social dancing connection, along with various activities and experiences designed to foster interaction among attendees. The organizers emphasize attention to detail across music, atmosphere, lighting, and the overall dance floor experience, positioning the festival as an alternative to larger, impersonal conferences.
Conexión – Gran Bachata Latin Festival 2026 takes place in Frankfurt am Main from November 6–8, 2026, featuring more than 30 dance workshops across multiple levels and styles, including upper-intermediate and advanced bachata classes, lady styling workshops, and intermediate classes in bachata, salsa, kizomba, and other styles. The festival brings together international artists, instructors, and DJs to offer social dancing, guest artist showcases, and an atmosphere for dancers from across Europe to share the floor. The event is held at Am Industriehof 7, 60487 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Thursday night starts at El Rancho. Appetizers, champagne, live music from Luis Franco, and a dance floor full of the best salsa caleña dancers in North America. It is the opening night of Toronto's first ever salsa caleña convention. A three-hour intensive for leads and follows. Leads in one room, follows in another, each working on technique and styling with world-class instructors. This workshop moves fast and will challenge you. Previous salsa caleña experience recommended. For S&S students level 3 and up, this is an amazing opportunity to push your dancing further.
ElSol Events returns November 12–16, 2026, at Sound Garden hotel with workshops and performances in salsa, bachata, and Cuban dance. The festival features confirmed instructors and performers including Adolfo & Tania, Rodrigo Cortazar, Pablo y Raquel, Kike y Nahir, Maykel Fonts, and Seo Fernandez & Eneris Mulgado, among many others, with DJs including Mauri, Dmitri, Sezar, Clau, and Momo Latino.
The 11th Edition Connection & Dance Retreat takes place November 13–15, 2026, at Masia Casa Miralles in Lleida, Spain, approximately 90 minutes by car from Barcelona. Up to 35 participants share accommodation in rooms of two to eight people and participate in bachata and salsa instruction combined with yoga, body awareness work, and personal development techniques. The weekend includes all meals and activities. Launch pricing through April 30 offers rates from €315 for eight-person rooms to €355 for double or triple rooms, with increases after April 30 and again after September 30.
The 7th edition of the Winter Afro-Latin Festival takes place in the UK, featuring salsa and bachata. Organized by WALF, the festival brings Latin music and dance to the winter season. Further details and ticket information are available through the festival's website and Facebook event page.
15th Transilvania Salsa Fest 2026 runs on 19 November 2026 at Romania. Salsa.
Salsa Room & Bachata Room for social dance, till 4 a.m. for 3 nights. Taiwan：Bailalo, La Salsa, Flow, Amores Danza, 高雄騷莎動, 高雄Salsa6, Lia Salsa, Bachata Taiwan International Salsa event in Taiwan, organized by Copa Taiwan & Calvin Wang,
The Balkan Salsa - Bachata - Kizomba Congress is a four-day Latin dance festival held at the four-star Samokov Hotel in Borovets, Bulgaria, typically attracting more than 4,500 dancers from the Balkan region and worldwide. The daytime program features dance workshops across eight halls led by instructors from around the world, pool parties, and social events with dance animations. Nightly activities include performance shows featuring solo, couples, rueda, team, kids, and group performances, as well as the Balkan International Dance Cup competition. Evening dance parties run until morning across six different halls, with dedicated spaces for LA/NY salsa, Cuban salsa, bachata, and kizomba, featuring international DJs and live orchestras.
The 14th edition of the Transilvania Salsa Fest takes place in Romania. Organizers provide further details and ticket information on their website and Facebook event page.
TuSalsa Dance SBK Congress organizes a salsa congress in Spain. Attendees can follow the event's Facebook page for updates and additional details.
The stage is set… are you ready? An exclusive event for those who live salsa with passion, style, and energy. Where elegance meets rhythm, and Queens & Kings shine...
SGLF 2026 is a five-day Latin dance festival held in Vung Tau Beach City and hosted by Emcee Moe Flex. The festival features live Salsa and Kizomba concerts, 16 international and national DJs, and over 70 artists from more than 30 countries performing across 45 shows, workshops, and masterclasses. The program includes a Jack&Jill competition and Battle Bachata, with three rooms of social dancing available until 4 AM.
Brussels Salsa Marathon organizes a salsa festival in Brussels, Belgium. Further information and updates are available through their Facebook event page.
Tirana Dance Experience takes place December 4–6, 2025 at the Black Diamond Hotel in Tirana, Albania. The three-day festival features workshops and parties in salsa and bachata, with a lineup including Antoni y Belen, Charlie y Vero, Burak y Estefania, Giuseppe & Stefania, Milos & Milica, and DJs Clau, Trevor Anthony, and Lupo. The festival includes live shows and a Bachata Jack & Jill competition with cash prizes. A full pass covering workshops, parties, and shows costs €70 per person at early bird rates, and the hotel is reserved exclusively for festival attendees, with amenities including an indoor pool, spa, sauna, and gym.
EL FESTIVAL by SALSA ON SUNDAYS celebrates its second year anniversary from 11–13 December 2026 at Bragadiru Palace in Bucharest, featuring international dance artists including Diego & Yaritza, Angelo Gioffre Dance Company, John & Kelly, One Drop Family, Guilherme & Andreea, and Tzoompy & Ioana, alongside DJs from across Europe and beyond. The weekend begins Friday night with a party from 23:00–06:00, continues Saturday with five hours of workshops (12:00–17:00), an afternoon social party (17:00–20:00), and an evening party with international shows (23:00–06:00), and concludes Sunday with six hours of workshops (12:00–18:00) followed by a final social party (18:00–22:00). The venue offers wooden floors, good acoustics, ample dance space, and a garden area. Tickets are available through movegroove.app and goandance.com.
The Luxembourg Unified Dance Festival organizes a salsa and bachata festival in Luxembourg. Additional details and ticket information are available on the festival's website and Facebook event page.
Jennifer Tsuha, an international salsa and mambo dancer, instructor, and choreographer, leads an intensive bootcamp at The Backyard Brussels focused on timing, body control, clarity, and flow. The bootcamp runs Saturday from 14:00 to 16:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 15:00. On Sunday, an open workshop follows from 16:00 to 17:00, with a social and show from 17:00 to 21:00 where bootcamp participants perform alongside Tsuha.
SBK Ottawa is a holiday Latin dance festival held in Canada's capital that features salsa, bachata, kizomba, reggaeton, and related styles taught by world-class instructors through workshops and socials. The festival serves as the final qualifying stop before the Miami Summit, allowing competitors to test their routines before one of the world's largest Latin dance competitions. SBK Ottawa includes a fundraiser supporting autism initiatives, mental health programs, and community wellness projects. The festival welcomes dancers of all experience levels.
New Year Festival: This is a 3 day event Dates: Thur 31st Dec 2026 – Sat 2nd Jan 2027 Event Opens: 15:30 on Thur 31st December 2026 Daily Workshops: on both the 1st & 2nd January will be 11:00 – 18:00 Live Band on the 1st & 2nd Jan: 23:30 onwards Evening Fiestas Start: 20:30 onwards with Evening Classes @ 20:45 all 3 evenings Location: Birmingham Conference & Events Centre Hill St, Birmingham B5 4EW Accommodation & Reservations: Holiday Inn Birmingham Holiday Inn Birmingham 15% off It is 15% off for HS guests whatever the best available selling rate is so it will vary depending on when rooms are booked.
On2 Salsa Congress organizes a salsa festival in Italy. Additional details and ticket information are available on the organization's website and Facebook event page.
Reno Latin Dance Fest organizes a salsa and bachata festival in Nevada in 2026. Further details and registration are available on the festival's website.
The Tangier International Latin Festival runs January 7–11, 2027 at the Kenzi Solazur Hôtel and expects over 1,500 international dancers and 100 international artists. The festival offers 50 hours of workshops across all levels, 50 international shows, and an international competition in Salsa and Bachata, with three dance rooms dedicated to Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba. Four parties are scheduled throughout the event, and attendees can explore tourism opportunities in Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Assilah.
Early - bird gold passes are available and are all inclusive of workshops, partys & shows ect Friday, Saturday & Sunday and inclusive of our pre-party on Thurs 7th Jan - limited passes available at only £119 Bank details are. S A Mills ac 83796876 sort code 207070
A salsa and bachata congress organized by SANREMO AFROLATIN CONGRESS will take place in Italy in 2026. Those interested in attending should contact the organizers for further details.
The festival is the largest salsa, bachata, and kizomba event in the Netherlands, held across three locations in Rotterdam's city center. International and local artists teach workshops and perform, with DJs providing music for parties and socials. The main venue is a five-minute walk from Rotterdam Central Station, with direct train connections from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (25 minutes), Paris, London, Brussels, Antwerp, and Germany. Hotels nearby start at €75 per room per night, with the Hotel Marriott located just one minute from the main venue.
THAILAND LATIN EXTRAVAGANZA organizes a salsa and bachata festival in Bangkok, Thailand in 2026. Further details and ticket information are available on the organizer's website and Facebook event page.
Bristol Salsa Congress is a celebration of salsa and bachata, packed with workshops, parties, shows and lots of social dancing. As always, we are committed to bringing the best live music to the UK, which is why we're so excited to announce that for the first time in the United Kingdom, we will be hosting Cuba Libre Son Band at the Bristol Salsa Congress 2027! Don't miss this historic moment! EARLYBIRD TICKETS FOR BRISTOL SALSA CONGRESS 2027 ARE NOW AVAILABLE - ONLY 50 PASSES AVAILABLE! tickets
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Latin Festival Würzburg organizes a salsa and bachata festival in Germany. Further details and ticket information are available on the organization's website and Facebook event page.
Cambré Dance Festival is organizing a salsa and bachata festival in Spain in 2026. Interested dancers can contact the organizers for details about the event.
