LATIN ROOM at CWF ‘26!

LATIN ROOM at Charlotte Westie Fest ‘26! Join us for a sizzling night of Latin music and dance at the Hilton Charlotte University Place in beautiful Charlotte, NC, USA! Get ready to move your hips to the infectious beats of salsa, bachata, cha cha, and merengue. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to have a great time, this in-person event is perfect for all levels. At the LATIN ROOM hosted by Tola Sun, and Naomi Hunter, Danielle Cayer, Sir Hodges, and Felipe Camarena Figueroa, of Cadencia NC, you'll be surrounded by a vibrant atmosphere and the energy of an embracing dance community. It is an exciting addition to Charlotte Westie Fest, providing TWO (2) workshops by RODRIGO & WENDY LATIN DANCE and RUMBAO LATIN DANCE! An ADD-ON BACHATA masterclass with JOSIAH HARRIS! Workshops are perfect for dancers of all levels! Immediately following is the highly anticipated social dance with our very own DJ URBANE (Felipe Camarena Figueroa) and PERFORMANCES by the RODRIGO & WENDY LATIN DANCE, MMM LATIN DANCE, and the AFINCAO DANCE TEAM as the Latin communities in the WNC and Upstate regions converge to engage in an unforgettable experience! ADD ON BACHATA MASTERCLASS “BACHATA INSIDE GAME” 6:00-7:00pm Josiah Harris with Sensual Movement Description: Most dancers chase bigger moves, flashier patterns, and more tricks—thinking that’s what makes them good. But the dancers everyone wants to dance with? They’ve mastered the small things. The Inside Game is about developing the internal awareness, connection, and control that transforms your dancing from mechanical to magnetic. Using my proven Triangle of Connection method, you’ll learn how to feel your partner, move with intention, and create effortless flow—so every step feels grounded, present, and addictive to dance with. SALSA FOOTWORK & INTRICATE PATTERNS WORKSHOP (Beginner Friendly) 7:00-8:00pm Rodrigo & Wendy SALSA ON1 & ON2: Creative and fun footwork sequences that will give the dancers the opportunity to express musical accents, gain speed and cleanliness of movement. The intricate patterns will expose them to new and efficient ways of leading and following, adjusting themselves to a variety of partners on the dancefloor. SALSA SPINS WORKSHOP (Beginner Friendly) 8:00-9:00pm Jennifer Geyer with Rumbao Learn the techniques to achieve effortless spins! Spin technique for Salsa On2 focuses on grounded, centered rotations that emphasize spotting, compact steps and core engagement. Explore drills and a short sequence to help you practice and develop your skills. Applicable to Salsa On1 and WCS! SOCIAL 10PM-3AM PERFORMANCES 12AM PRICING SATURDAY FULL PASS Presale til 1/30 $40 Week of $50 SOCIAL ONLY Presale til 1/30 $20 Week of $25 ADD ON BACHATA MASTERCLASS $20 SATURDAY FUSION & LATIN PASS Presale $75 Day of $85 FULL FUSION & SATURDAY LATIN PASS Presale $115 Day of $125 SATURDAY SOCIAL ONLY FUSION & LATIN PASS Presale $30 Day of $35