Into the Wild: Bachata Weekender
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🌿 INTO THE WILD: A BACHATA WEEKENDER w/ STEPHEN 🌿
Workshops + Socials — with special guest instructor & DJ Stephen Smith (@hdlatindance) from Santa Fe, NM
We're bringing something special to Des Moines this July — two days of bachata, movement, and connection with us and our special guest, Stephen Smith. Whether you're here to deepen your technique, connect on the social dance floor, or both, there's a spot for you. 🐆✨
✨ SATURDAY — BACHATA NIGHT @ THE CONTINENTAL (SAFARI THEMED)
📍 @elcontinentaldsm — 407 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA
🗓️ Saturday, July 25, 2026
🕘 9:00 PM: Bachata Class with Stephen & Maideli
🕙 10:00 PM: Latin Dance Social — 70% Bachata (Sensual/Moderna), Salsa, and more with DJ Teevie
💸 $10 Social Only | $15 Includes Pre-Social Class
👉🏽 Available online or at the door (cash, Venmo)
👔 Dress Theme: Jungle / Safari / Animal Print (optional, but encouraged 🐆)�
👉🏽 No partner or registration required!
Event Link: https://facebook.com/events/s/bachata-night-at-the-continent/1414803413806599/
✨ SUNDAY — BACHATA WORKSHOPS with Stephen & Maideli
📍 26th StLD Studio — 305 E. 5th St. Des Moines, IA
🗓️ Sunday, July 26, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | THE BREAK BREAKDOWN- Learn to hear the moments that matter and transform breaks from panic-inducing surprises into opportunities for creativity.
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | BACHATA FLOW: DYNAMIC MOVEMENT- Move beyond the basics. Explore tension, level changes, slides, body movement, and transitions that make your dancing feel smooth and expressive.
💸 $30 per workshop | LINK TO PURCHASE
👉🏽 Pre-purchase recommended — limited to 24 spots per workshop. Day-of purchase available if spots remain.
✨ SUNDAY EVENING — POST WORKSHOP SUNDAY SOCIAL
📍 The Continental — 407 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA
🕖 5:00 PM 8:00 PM: Latin social dancing (Salsa & Bachata) �
💸 $5 at the door ( — cash, Venmo,) Included in All Inclusive Pass
👉🏽 No registration or partner required!
‼️ Food available for purchase
🐆 Workshop weekend attendees — the party continues here! Last chance to dance with Stephen before he leaves DSM!
Event Link: https://facebook.com/events/s/sunday-social-the-continental/3764260620378864/
💫 WEEKEND PRICING:
🎟️ All-Inclusive — $70 (Both workshops + Saturday social with class + Sunday Social)
🎟️ Single Workshop — $30
🎟️ Saturday Social with Class — $15
🔗 Buy tickets here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLA9TXTRYM6RK/checkout/FE2S6TLCJCZ6DF4PV2IJSCZV
💡 Current 26th St. students (June or July) — use your exclusive discount code for $10 off the All Inclusive pass! Code shared in your WhatsApp group.
Workshops + Socials — with special guest instructor & DJ Stephen Smith (@hdlatindance) from Santa Fe, NM
We're bringing something special to Des Moines this July — two days of bachata, movement, and connection with us and our special guest, Stephen Smith. Whether you're here to deepen your technique, connect on the social dance floor, or both, there's a spot for you. 🐆✨
✨ SATURDAY — BACHATA NIGHT @ THE CONTINENTAL (SAFARI THEMED)
📍 @elcontinentaldsm — 407 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA
🗓️ Saturday, July 25, 2026
🕘 9:00 PM: Bachata Class with Stephen & Maideli
🕙 10:00 PM: Latin Dance Social — 70% Bachata (Sensual/Moderna), Salsa, and more with DJ Teevie
💸 $10 Social Only | $15 Includes Pre-Social Class
👉🏽 Available online or at the door (cash, Venmo)
👔 Dress Theme: Jungle / Safari / Animal Print (optional, but encouraged 🐆)�
👉🏽 No partner or registration required!
Event Link: https://facebook.com/events/s/bachata-night-at-the-continent/1414803413806599/
✨ SUNDAY — BACHATA WORKSHOPS with Stephen & Maideli
📍 26th StLD Studio — 305 E. 5th St. Des Moines, IA
🗓️ Sunday, July 26, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | THE BREAK BREAKDOWN- Learn to hear the moments that matter and transform breaks from panic-inducing surprises into opportunities for creativity.
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | BACHATA FLOW: DYNAMIC MOVEMENT- Move beyond the basics. Explore tension, level changes, slides, body movement, and transitions that make your dancing feel smooth and expressive.
💸 $30 per workshop | LINK TO PURCHASE
👉🏽 Pre-purchase recommended — limited to 24 spots per workshop. Day-of purchase available if spots remain.
✨ SUNDAY EVENING — POST WORKSHOP SUNDAY SOCIAL
📍 The Continental — 407 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA
🕖 5:00 PM 8:00 PM: Latin social dancing (Salsa & Bachata) �
💸 $5 at the door ( — cash, Venmo,) Included in All Inclusive Pass
👉🏽 No registration or partner required!
‼️ Food available for purchase
🐆 Workshop weekend attendees — the party continues here! Last chance to dance with Stephen before he leaves DSM!
Event Link: https://facebook.com/events/s/sunday-social-the-continental/3764260620378864/
💫 WEEKEND PRICING:
🎟️ All-Inclusive — $70 (Both workshops + Saturday social with class + Sunday Social)
🎟️ Single Workshop — $30
🎟️ Saturday Social with Class — $15
🔗 Buy tickets here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLA9TXTRYM6RK/checkout/FE2S6TLCJCZ6DF4PV2IJSCZV
💡 Current 26th St. students (June or July) — use your exclusive discount code for $10 off the All Inclusive pass! Code shared in your WhatsApp group.
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