Edmonton Salsa Bachata International Artist Weekender: Winter 2025 Edition

Schedule

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 19 Jan, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Sugar Swing | Edmonton, AB

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πŸ”₯ Join us for the Edmonton Salsa Bachata International Artist Weekender: Winter 2025 Edition with an incredible lineup of artists! πŸ’ƒπŸΌπŸ•Ί
πŸ“‹ 7 hours of workshops
🎧 4 hours of social dancing
πŸ“š Our artists bring world-class instruction tailored to all levelsβ€”learn from the best while growing your confidence and skills.
πŸͺ˜ 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 socialβ€”one unforgettable night!

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✨ Featuring ✨
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- Hunter Houde (New York City)
- Valentina DΓ­az (Quebec City)
- Temi Ambrose (Ottawa)
- Ingrid koffi-Gue (MontrΓ©al)
- Manny Valencia (Edmonton)
- DJ Thangster (Edmonton)
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✨ Special Guests ✨
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- Enzo Vergaray (Australia)
- Amalia Cameron (Edmonton)
- FabiΓ‘n 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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πŸŽ‰ Pre-Parties (extra cost) πŸŽ‰
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πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, January 14, 2025
⏰ 6:00-11:00 pm
πŸ“ 99ten, 9910 109 St NW, Edmonton, AB
πŸ’΅ $10 cover
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πŸ—“οΈ Friday, January 17, 2025
⏰ 6:30-11:00 pm
πŸ“ Dinwoodie Lounge, 8900 114 St NW, Edmonton, AB
πŸ’΅ $5 cover

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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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πŸ“Έ 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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Full Pass Early Bird: $180
Full Pass Regular Price: $250
πŸ€‘ Use discount code EARLYBIRD at checkout for 25% off on your pass.
⏳ Discounted passes available until 11:59 pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2024!
πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“ We want to create an intimate learning environment where students can get personalized attention from our pros, so we will be limiting registrations.
πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ 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-winter-2025-edition-tickets-892121608747?aff=FacebookEvent
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πŸ’Έ Special Pricing Eligibility πŸ’Έ
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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.
πŸ™‹πŸ½ Would you like to volunteer at our weekender?
πŸ‘©πŸ»β€β€οΈβ€πŸ‘©πŸ» Are you purchasing five or more full passes for your group?
πŸ“š Do you teach dance classes in your local community?
✈️ Travelling from out of province?
πŸ“§ Email [email protected] for more information on available discounts.

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πŸ“Location πŸ“
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Sugar Swing Ballroom
10019 80 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

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πŸ“š Featured Instructors πŸ“š
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Hunter Houde, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/hunter-houde
Valentina Diaz, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/valentina-diaz
Temi Ambrose, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/temi-dj-dr-tee-ambrose
Ingrid koffi-Gue, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/ingrid-koffi-gue

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πŸ“š Special Guests πŸ“š
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Enzo Vergaray, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/enzo-vergaray-montenegro
Amalia Cameron,
Moze, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/moze-exile
FabiΓ‘n Pasten, https://www.wherecanwedance.com/artists/fabian-pasten

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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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🌟 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
πŸ“ Location: 10155 105 Street NW, Edmonton, AB
πŸ’΅ Rate: $129 CAD per night
πŸ›οΈ 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.
πŸ“£ 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
πŸ”— Book Your Stay Now: http://coa.st/SalsaBachataInternationalArtistWeekenderWinter2025Edition
⏳ Book by December 20, 2024 to take advantage of this exclusive deal!
We are excited to provide this special offer and look forward to seeing you in January. Let’s make this an unforgettable weekend of dance and fun!
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