Edmonton Salsa Bachata International Artist Weekender: Fall 2025 Edition

🔥 Join us for the Edmonton Salsa Bachata International Artist Weekender: Fall 2025 Edition with an incredible lineup of artists! 💃🏼🕺 ⏳ Discounted passes available until 11:59 pm on June 30, 2025! ═══════════════════ 📋 7 hours of workshops 🎧 4 hours of social dancing ═══════════════════ 📚 Our artists bring world-class instruction tailored to all levels—learn from the best while growing your confidence and skills. 🪘 With live percussion and co-teaching by multiple artists on both Saturday and Sunday, even seasoned dancers will find inspiration and new challenges. 🎭 Dress to impress and enjoy professional performances during the Saturday evening social—one unforgettable night! ═══════════════════ ✨ Featuring ✨ ═══════════════════ - Diego Rivera (New York City) - Yaritza Arboleda (New York City) - Ray Gomez (Mexico) - Valentina Díaz (Quebec City) - Hunter Houde (New York City) - Manny Valencia (Edmonton) - DJ Thangster (Edmonton) ═══════════════════ ✨ Special Guests ✨ ═══════════════════ - Enzo Vergaray (Australia) 🎟️ Workshops, performances, and social dancing at the beautiful Sugar Swing Ballroom! Full passes, one day passes, and party passes available! 🏠 Discounted group code for hotel stays will be announced shortly. 🏘️ Join the YEG Dancer Public Events Insider Facebook group’s Room Sharing chat to either find roommates or housing with local dancers! ═══════════════════ 🎉 Pre-Parties (extra cost) 🎉 ═══════════════════ 🗓️ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 📍 EVO – 11508 Jasper Ave ✨ 6:30–8:00pm — LA Style (On1) Salsa Workshop Taught by Sandra Podjarkowski & Kevin Trieu 💃 Social dancing ‘til 10pm! 🎟️ @ https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/social-tuesdays-salsa-bachata-kizomba-zouk-sbkz-latin-dance-night-tickets-419988716557 ═══════════════════ Saturday, September 13, 2025 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Salsa Workshops NY Style (On2) All Levels ═══════════════════ 12:00-1:30 pm: Salsa Musicality and Shines 1:45-3:15 pm: NY Style (On2) Partnerwork 3:15-4:00 pm: Studio Available for Practice ═══════════════════ 🎶 Salsa Musicality and Shines taught by Hunter Houde alongside musicians Manny V. Y Su Esquina Latina. 🕺 NY Style (On2) Partnerwork taught by Diego Rivera and Yaritza Arboleda. ✨ Valentina Diaz and Ray Gomez will be assisting in both workshops. ═══════════════════ Saturday, September 13, 2025 8:00 pm to 1:00 am Evening Party ═══════════════════ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Salsa/Bachata Fundamentals Workshops 9:00 pm - 9:15 pm: Professional Dance Performances 9:15 pm - 1:00 am: Salsa/Bachata/Kizomba/Zouk Social Dancing ═══════════════════ ✨ The beginner friendly workshops will be taught by Ray Gomez and Enzo Vergaray. 🎶 Enjoy two 30-minute 100% salsa live band sets by Manny V. Y Su Esquina Latina with DJ Thangster delivering the best of Salsa and Bachata with a sprinkle of Kiz/Zouk in between the band sets. 📸 A professional photographer and professional videographer will be on site from 9-11 pm, so you will want take advantage of this opportunity and dress to impress! ═══════════════════ Sunday, September 14, 2025 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Bachata Workshops Traditional, Modern, and Sensual All Levels ═══════════════════ 12:00-1:30 pm: Bachata Musicality and Shines 1:45-3:15 pm: Bachata Partnerwork 3:15-4:00 pm: Studio Available for Practice ═══════════════════ 🎶 Bachata Musicality and Shines taught by Hunter Houde alongside musicians Manny V. Y Su Esquina Latina. 🕺 Bachata Partnerwork taught by Valentina Diaz and Ray Gomez. ✨ Diego Rivera and Yaritza Arboleda will be assisting in both workshops. ═══════════════════ 🎉 After-Parties (extra cost) 🎉 ═══════════════════ 🗓️ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 📍 EVO – 11508 Jasper Ave ✨ 6:30–8:00pm — NY Style (On2) Salsa Workshop Taught by Ray Gomez & Irina Feldesh 💃 Social dancing ‘til 10pm! 🎟️ @ https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/social-tuesdays-salsa-bachata-kizomba-zouk-sbkz-latin-dance-night-tickets-419988716557 ═══════════════════ 🎟️ Passes 🎟️ ═══════════════════ 🤑 Use discount code EARLYBIRD at checkout for 25% off on your pass. ⏳ Discounted passes available until 11:59 pm on June 30, 2025! 👩‍🎓 We want to create an intimate learning environment where students can get personalized attention from our pros, so we will be limiting workshop registrations. 🙋‍♀️ Have questions or want to book a private instruction session with our out of town pros? Email [email protected] ⚠️ Passes are non-refundable, only transferable to another attendee via organizer approval for a $25 fee. 🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/edmonton-salsa-bachata-international-artist-weekender-fall-2025-edition-tickets-1034594268307?aff=FacebookEvent 🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️ ═══════════════════ 💸 Special Pricing Eligibility 💸 ═══════════════════ YEG Dancer events are focused on making high quality training accessible to as many dancers as possible. Therefore, we offer special deals for event volunteers, eligible dance instructors, out of province attendees, and large groups. 🙋🏽 Would you like to volunteer at our weekender? 👩🏻‍❤️‍👩🏻 Are you purchasing five or more full passes for your group? 📚 Do you teach dance classes in your local community? ✈️ Travelling from out of province? 📧 Email [email protected] for more information on available discounts. ═══════════════════ 📍Location 📍 ═══════════════════ Sugar Swing Ballroom 10019 80 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB ═══════════════════ 📚 Featured Instructors 📚 ═══════════════════ Diego Rivera, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/diego-rivera Yaritza Arboleda, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/yaritza-arboleda Ray Gomez, https://wherecanwedance.com/artists/ray-gomez Valentina Diaz, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/valentina-diaz Hunter Houde, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/hunter-houde ═══════════════════ 📚 Special Guests 📚 ═══════════════════ Enzo Vergaray, https://wherecanwedance.com/artists/enzo-vergaray-montenegro ═══════════════════ 🎶 Live Music 🎶 ═══════════════════ Manny Valencia, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/mannyv ═══════════════════ 🎧 DJ 🎧 ═══════════════════ DJ Thangster, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/dj-thangster ═══════════════════ 🧠 Organizer 🧠 ═══════════════════ Irina Feldesh, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/irina-feldesh ═══════════════════ 🙋‍♂️ Assistant 🙋‍♂️ ═══════════════════ Kevin Trieu, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/kevin-trieu ═══════════════════ 🌟 Special Hotel Deal 🌟 ═══════════════════ To book a room in our room block, call the hotel directly at 780-430-7263 or their Guest Support Center at 1-800-726-3626 and quote the following to make your reservation: Block Name: Edmonton Salsa Bachata-Fall 2025 Edition Block ID: 582586 Block Code: 2509EDMONT Discounted Rate: $129 CAD per night plus fees & taxes, includes two $10 Denny’s vouchers per night. Available dates are from September 12 to September 17, 2025 Hotel Info: Sandman Signature Edmonton South Hotel https://maps.app.goo.gl/97zQvrnCUpbYFgH66?g_st=ipc The hotel amenities include a gym, swimming pool, and the following restaurants: Denny’s (open 24 hours) https://maps.app.goo.gl/xqmNyvbBJVky7KXA6?g_st=ipc Chop Steakhouse & Bar https://maps.app.goo.gl/StueZM5b7wSZ9DNP7?g_st=ipc Note that this hotel is a smoke free property.