Salsa Bachata International Artist Weekender - Jan 18-19, 2025

Hosted by:

YEG Dancer

Jan

Sat, Jan 18 at 12:00 PM to
Sun, Jan 19 at 04:00 PM

Edmonton, Alberta

🇨🇦 Canada - North America

Bachata Salsa Intensive Weekender One-time

Sugar Swing Ballroom, 80 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada

🔥 Join us for the Edmonton Salsa Bachata International Artist Weekender: Winter 2025 Edition with an incredible lineup of artists! 💃🏼🕺

⏳ Discounted passes available until 11:59 pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2024!

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📋 7 hours of workshops

🎧 4 hours of social dancing

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📚 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!

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✨ Featuring ✨

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Hunter Houde (New York City)
Valentina Díaz (Quebec City)
Temi Ambrose (Ottawa)
Ingrid koffi-Gue (Montréal)
Manny Valencia (Edmonton)
DJ Thangster (Edmonton)

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✨ Special Guests ✨

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Enzo Vergaray (Australia)
Amalia Cameron (Edmonton)
Fabián Pasten (Chile)
Moze (Toronto)
Libby & Shaylen (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!

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🎉 Pre-Parties (extra cost) 🎉

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🗓️ Tuesday, January 14, 2025

⏰ 6:00-11:00 pm

📍 99ten, 9910 109 St NW, Edmonton, AB

💵 $10 cover

https://facebook.com/events/s/social-tuesdays-salsa-bachata-/2062594120853806/

🗓️ Friday, January 17, 2025

⏰ 6:30-11:00 pm

📍 Dinwoodie Lounge, 8900 114 St NW, Edmonton, AB

💵 $5 cover

https://facebook.com/events/s/open-house-winter-2025/1777843793028497/

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Saturday, January 18, 2025

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Salsa Workshops

NY Style (On2)

All Levels

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12:00-1:00 pm: Shines and Musicality

1:00-3:00 pm: Partnerwork

3:00-4:00 pm: Studio Available for Practice

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🎶 Hunter, Valentina, Temi, and Ingrid will be co-teaching. Workshops' musicality portion will include live percussion by Manny.

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Saturday, January 18, 2025

8:00 pm to 1:00 am

Evening Party

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8:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Salsa/Bachata Workshops (Beginner) with Enzo Vergaray and Amalia Cameron

9:00 pm - 9:15 pm: Professional Dance Performances

9:15 pm - 1:00 am: Salsa/Bachata/Kizomba/Zouk Social Dancing with DJ Thangster

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📸 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!

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Sunday, January 19, 2025

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Bachata Workshops

Traditional and Modern

All Levels

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12:00-1:00 pm: Shines and Musicality

1:00-3:00 pm: Partnerwork

3:00-4:00 pm: Studio Available for Practice

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🎶 Hunter, Valentina, Temi, and Ingrid will be co-teaching. Workshops' musicality portion will include live percussion by Manny.

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🎟️ Passes 🎟️

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🤑 Use discount code EARLYBIRD at checkout for 25% off on your pass.

⏳ Discounted passes available until 11:59 pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2024!

👩‍🎓 We want to create an intimate learning environment where students can get personalized attention from our pros, so we will be limiting registrations.

🙋‍♀️ Have questions or want to book a private instruction session with our out of town pros? Email yeg.dancer.events@gmail.com

⚠️ Passes are non-refundable, only transferable to another attendee via organizer approval for a $25 fee.

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CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR PASS

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💸 Special Pricing Eligibility 💸

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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 yeg.dancer.events@gmail.com for more information on available discounts.

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📍Location 📍

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Sugar Swing Ballroom

10019 80 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

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📚 Featured Instructors 📚

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📚 Special Guests 📚

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🎶 Live Music 🎶

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Manny Valencia

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🎧 DJ

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DJ Thangster

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🌟 Special Hotel Deal 🌟

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We are thrilled to announce a fantastic accommodation deal for our out-of-town guests attending the Edmonton Salsa Bachata International Artist Weekender: Winter 2025 Edition!

🏨 Hotel: Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel

📍 Location: 10155 105 Street NW, Edmonton, AB

💵 Rate: $129 CAD per night

🛏️ Room: Two queen beds

✨ Hotel Amenities:

Fully air-conditioned
On-site restaurant
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Sauna
Underground parking (additional cost)
Full-service hotel

✨ Room Amenities:

Bathrobe
Free Wi-Fi
Iron and ironing board
Mini fridge
Safe
TV
Wake-up call service

Located in the heart of downtown Edmonton, the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel is just steps away from a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Plus, it's only a 10 minute drive from Sugar Swing Ballroom, our venue for the weekend workshops and socials.

📣 Why Stay Here?