Edmonton Salsa Bachata International Artist Weekender: Spring 2025 Edition

🔥 Join us for the Edmonton Salsa Bachata International Artist Weekender: Spring 2025 Edition with an incredible lineup of artists! 💃🏼🕺 ⏳ Discounted passes available until 11:59 pm on March 31, 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 ✨ ═══════════════════ - Hunter Houde (New York City) - Valentina Díaz (Quebec City) - Ricky Damier (Montréal) - Laura Lelièvre (Montréal) - Manny Valencia (Edmonton) - DJ Thangster (Edmonton) ═══════════════════ ✨ Special Guests ✨ ═══════════════════ - Ray Gomez (Mexico) - Enzo Vergaray (Australia) - Brittany Ward (Edmonton) - Amalia Cameron (Edmonton) - Shane & Avideh (Edmonton) 🎟️ Workshops, performances, and social dancing at the beautiful Sugar Swing Ballroom! Full passes, one day passes, and party passes available! 🏠 Book your stay at Coast Edmonton Plaza for only $129 CAD/night using our special group discount code! 🏘️ 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, JUNE 10 📍 EVO – 11508 Jasper Ave ✨ 6:30–8:00pm — Bachata Workshop Taught by Irina Feldesh & Valentina Diaz 💃 Social dancing ‘til 10pm! 🎟️ @ https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/social-tuesdays-salsa-bachata-kizomba-zouk-sbkz-latin-dance-night-tickets-419988716557 ═══════════════════ Saturday, June 14, 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 ═══════════════════ 🎶 Hunter & Valentina will be the primary instructors for the salsa workshops with Ricky & Laura assisting. The musicality workshop will include live music by Manny and specials guests. ✨ Special guests Ray Gomez and Enzo Vergaray will be assisting as well alongside a few other instructors (TBA). ═══════════════════ Saturday, June 14, 2025 8:00 pm to 1:00 am Evening Party ═══════════════════ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Salsa/Bachata Workshops (Beginner) 9:00 pm - 9:15 pm: Professional Dance Performances 9:15 pm - 1:00 am: Salsa/Bachata/Kizomba/Zouk Social Dancing ═══════════════════ ✨ The beginner friendly salsa and bachata workshops will be taught by Ray Gomez and Enzo Vergaray. 📸 A professional photographer will be on site as well as a 360 Photo Booth, so you will want take advantage of this opportunity and dress to impress! ═══════════════════ Sunday, June 15, 2025 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Bachata Workshops Traditional and Modern 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 ═══════════════════ 🎶 Ricky & Laura will be the primary instructors for the bachata workshops with Hunter & Valentina assisting. The musicality workshop will include live percussion by Hunter Houde. ✨ Special guests Ray Gomez and Enzo Vergaray will be assisting as well alongside a few other instructors (TBA). ═══════════════════ 🎉 After-Parties (extra cost) 🎉 ═══════════════════ 🗓️ TUESDAY, JUNE 17 📍 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 March 31, 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-spring-2025-edition-tickets-899459346117?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 📚 ═══════════════════ Hunter Houde, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/hunter-houde Valentina Diaz, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/valentina-diaz Ricky Damier, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/ricky-damier Laura Lelièvre, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/laura-lelievre ═══════════════════ 📚 Special Guests 📚 ═══════════════════ Ray Gomez, https://wherecanwedance.com/artists/ray-gomez Enzo Vergaray, https://wherecanwedance.com/artists/enzo-vergaray-montenegro Brittany Ward, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/brittany-ward Amalia Cameron, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/amalia-cameron ═══════════════════ 🎶 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 🌟 ═══════════════════ We are thrilled to announce a fantastic accommodation deal for our out-of-town guests attending the Edmonton Salsa Bachata International Artist Weekender: Spring 2025 Edition! 🏨 Hotel: Wyndham Edmonton Hotel & Conference Centre 📍 Location: 4440 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 5C2 💵 Rate: $99 CAD per night 🛏️ Room: Two queen beds (1-4 people) ✅ Available Dates: June 13–18, 2025 ✅ Booking Code: 061325EDM ✅ Group Name: Edmonton Salsa Bachata ✅ Reservation Deadline: June 10, 2025 (After this date, rooms are based on availability) 📞 How to Book • Call: 780-437-6010 (Option #0) • Toll-Free: 1-877-999-3223 • Or book online: http://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/57494?checkInDate=06/13/2025&checkOutDate=06/18/2025&groupCode=061325EDM 💡 Cancellation Policy Cancel up to 24 hours before arrival with no penalty. We highly recommend booking early to secure your room! ✨ Hotel Amenities • Atrium Café (Daily Breakfast: 6:30AM–10:30AM) • Massive 9000 sq. ft. indoor atrium with lush plant life 🌿 • Complimentary Wi-Fi in rooms & public areas • Free surface & heated underground parking 🚗 • 23,000 sq. ft. fitness centre + indoor track • Swimming pool, hot tub & sauna 🧖‍♀️ • Hotel Lounge: Open Wed–Sat (3PM–11PM) • NEW: Sushi Toshi Restaurant (Opened March 2025) • On-site ATM 📣 Why Stay Here? - Book now and pay later at check-in - Convenient central location - Close to the event venue - Affordable rate with excellent amenities - Perfect for relaxing after a day of dancing ⏳ Book by June 10, 2025 to take advantage of this exclusive deal! We are excited to provide this special offer and look forward to seeing you in June. Let’s make this an unforgettable weekend of dance and fun!