Chicago Bachata September Summit

TICKETS ($12 ONLINE LOT B, HIGHER AT DOOR) --> https://bit.ly/ChicagoBachataSeptemberSummit WELCOME to the official Facebook page for Chicago Bachata September Summit 2021 at Dance Center Chicago, ft. Ivan Cruz, DJ Bachatito, Jeremy Feliciano, Team Baxahay, Benefits Ramas, Just Jacob, and much more! We are excited to invite you to join our awesome team of artists from Chicago, Milwaukee, and the greater Midwest for a safe, fun, all ages event featuring a $300 Footwork Shines Contest with pro judges, complimentary 60 min dance lesson, and over 7+ hours of bachata goodness--plus exclusive afterparty!!! SCHEDULE 🔥 7p - Doors open 🔥 8p - Complimentary workshop by Angel Ivan Cruz 🔥 9p - Music starts with DJs Bachatito aka Marcos A. Ramos-Garcia, Just Jacob, and friends 🔥 11p - Featured performances by Evolución Latina Dance Company PLUS $300 Footwork Shines Contest with pro judges Jeremy Feliciano, Denita Inez, Christopher Cabral, and more (Top prize includes not only cash but TWO full passes to Salsabrositas Weekender) 🔥 2a - Main party concludes and 21+ Afterparty starts (ask front desk for specific location or check your email after purchasing ticket online) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS + Reduced indoor capacity with maximum participation capped at 300 total people. + Mandatory temperature checks at the door. Mandatory face masks on the dance floor in keeping with current Chicago regulations. Face masks not necessary when seated at a table for eating, drinking, etc. + Facilities thoroughly cleaned throughout the event with hand sanitizing encouraged in the event of partner switching. CONFIRMED ARTISTS: + Ivan Cruz (Chicago, IL) - Teaching all levels bachata fusion workshop and serving as footwork shines contest judge. Come bid them a fond farewell before their exciting relocation to Germany! + DJ Bachatito aka Marcos Ramos Garcia (Milwaukee, WI) - Featured special guest DJ and footwork shines contest judge. Come dance to the beats of one of the Midwest's hottest bachata DJs, an internationally recognized instructor, organizer, and Latin social dancing pioneer. + Evolución Latina Dance Company (North America) - Featured performances by multiple ELDC artists including their teams Fieras, Divinas, Elements, and more! + Jeremy Feliciano (Chicago, IL) - Featured special guest footwork shines contest judge. + Denita Inez (Chicago, IL) - Featured special guest footwork shines contest judge. + Christopher Cabral (Chicago, IL) - Featured special guest footwork shines contest judge. + Patrick Watterson (South Bend, IN) - Photographer and media specialist. + Team Baxahay (The World) - Supporting all aspects of production, taxi dancing to help keep the floor poppin all night long, and organizing exclusive, 21+ afterparty. Note: First time appearing in Chicago all year! + Daisy Torres Delgado (Elgin, IL) - Production partner and afterparty specialist + Benefits Ramas (Chicago, IL) - Production partner and volunteer organizer. + Just Jacob (Chicago, IL) - Resident DJ and lead organizer. $300 FOOTWORK SHINES CONTEST FAQ + All ages and skill experience welcome with no partner necessary. + Bachata will be the dominant rhythm but be prepared for surprises! + Contest starts at 11pm sharp, and all competitors MUST physically confirm registration with the front desk by 10pm sharp in order to compete. + Battle style single elimination, i.e. randomly selected dancers compete against each other with winners progressing to the next round based on judge decision. + 3rd place prize: $20 cash. 2nd place prize: $30 cash. 1st place prize $50 cash plus 2 full passes ($200 value) to Salsabrositas Weekender on Saturday 18 September 2021 at Dance Center Chicago featuring Carine Moráis and Rafael Barros (BRA / Miami), Benny Ayala and Ashley Magaña (Portland, Oregon), Alex Flavor (NYC), Daniela Leon-Ossa (CHI/Colombia), Del Dominguez (CHI), Mambo Reborn (Portland, Oregon), Bachata All-Stars (Chicago, IL), Diosas (Chicago, IL), Salsabrositas (Milwaukee, WI), Mayambo (Chicago, IL), DJ Alex Flavor (NYC), DJ Just Jacob (Chicago, IL), and more! For details, see https://www.facebook.com/events/558691472245100. Questions? Comments? Feel free to contact the lead organizer of the event, Just Jacob aka Jacob S. Heiss via [email protected] or 312-870-0287. Last update: 10 September 2021 TICKETS ($12 ONLINE LOT B, HIGHER AT DOOR) --> https://bit.ly/ChicagoBachataSeptemberSummit