BELLA Dance Weekender- MARCH 2026

Join us as we bring back this incredible event. March 6-7, 2026 BELLA- Become, Embrace, Lead, Learn, Accept is a women-focused celebration of multi-cultural social dance. Bringing to you professional and inspiring female instructors to offer dance workshops, showcase their dance teams, perform at a two night dance social event, and compete in the very popular and engaging dance competition style. Early bird tickets on sale NOW. CONFIRMED ARTIST Jo Quinones ( LA ) Monique Manzo (Reno ) Evelyn Lopez ( Brazil / Valley Springs ) Inessence ( SF ) Inlakech (East Bay ) Knockout ( San Jose ) E.V.A ( Stockton ) Eva Apple ( SF ) Nicole Batino ( South Bay) Johanna Michelle ( East Bay ) Natalie Rodriguez A few more to be confirmed... More Artist to come!! - 10+ hours of Training - 2 nights of Social dancing - Shows - Ladies Solo showdown Competition. - Ladies Team showdown Competition - LIMITED SPACE Tickets: https://belladanceweekender2026.eventbrite.com ******************************************************* WEBSITE: www.BellaDanceWeekender.com ******************************************************* ABOUT THE LADIES SOLO / TEAM SHOWDOWN COMPETITION: This competition is designed to give the Female dancers an opportunity to experience free expression and create a piece that will be inspiring, challenging and fun. Whether you dance Bachata, salsa, Flamenco, Contemporary, hip-hop or fusion, this competition will allow you to think outside the box and incorporate any style you want into your Competition routine. More information to come! CATEGORIES - Amateur Soloist - New dancers, beginner or advance beginner students. - Rising star soloist- Intermediate/advance dancers. Up and coming instructors. - Professional Soloist- Someone who earns money teaching or performing. - Team showdown - Open Level dancers. ASHKENAZ 1317 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley Ca Parking is available in the REI parking lot across the street after 9 pm. At other times, street parking is available on Gilman, San Pablo and neighboring streets. Please respect Ashkenaz's neighbors and keep voices down as you walk through the neighborhood, especially late at night.