Edmonton Salsa Bachata International Artist Weekender: Spring 2025 Edition
Schedule
Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 15 Jun, 2025 at 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Sugar Swing | Edmonton, AB
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🔥 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!
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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)
- Ricky Damier (Montréal)
- Laura Lelièvre (Montréal)
- Manny Valencia (Edmonton)
- DJ Thangster (Edmonton)
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✨ Special Guests ✨
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TBA
🎟️ 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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Saturday, June 14, 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 will be the primary instructors for the salsa workshops with Ricky & Laura assisting. The first hour of workshops will include live music by Manny and specials guests.
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Saturday, June 14, 2025
8:00 pm to 1:00 am
Evening Party
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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
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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, June 15, 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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🎶 Ricky & Laura will be the primary instructors for the bachata workshops with Hunter & Valentina assisting. The first hour of workshops 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 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.
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https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/edmonton-salsa-bachata-international-artist-weekender-spring-2025-edition-tickets-899459346117?aff=FacebookEvent
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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 [email protected] 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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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
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📚 Special Guests 📚
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TBA
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🎶 Live Music 🎶
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Manny Valencia, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/mannyv
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🎧 DJ 🎧
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DJ Thangster, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/dj-thangster
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🧠 Organizer 🧠
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Irina Feldesh, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/irina-feldesh
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🙋♂️ Assistant 🙋♂️
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Kevin Trieu, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/kevin-trieu
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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: Spring 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?
- Book now and pay later at check-in
- Convenient downtown location
- Close to the event venue
- Affordable rate with excellent amenities
- Perfect for relaxing after a day of dancing
🔗 Book Your Stay Now: http://coa.st/SalsaBachataInternationalArtistWeekenderSpring2025Edition
⏳ Book by May 24, 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!
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Where is it happening?
Sugar Swing, 10019 80 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1T4, Canada,Edmonton, AlbertaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
Tickets
CAD 25.00 to CAD 250.00
