RUMBA FEST 2026

Rumba Fest is a unique, high-quality dance event designed for adults looking to connect in a warm, friendly, and community-focused environment. Affordable yet exceptional, this experience fosters a sense of belonging—surrounded by like-minded individuals who feel like family. Enjoy a night of movement, music, and meaningful connections while embracing a healthy and uplifting atmosphere. This year's headliner will be Michael Palacios coming all the way from Spain!

This year there will be a Bachata pre-party on Friday, June 12 starting with a Traditional Bachata Footwork Class taught by Fabiola out of Orlando ! On Saturday, June 13 we will host workshops from 10A-4P featuring instructors from all across Florida! That evening starting at 8P we will all enjoy incredible performances followed by a social that will run until 1AM! Then we close out the weekend on Sunday, Juen 14 with a Salsa/Bachata Brunch at Cob & Pen in Lakeland. Here the full weekend's schedule:

June 12 Bachata Pre-Party:

8P - Doors

8:30P - Class with Fabiola (Orlando)

9:30-12A- Social Dancing

June 13 Workshop Schedule:

10A -

ROOM A: FRANCYS (LADIES STYLING (SALSA ON 2))

ROOM B: BAMBU & JEMIRA (Rise Dance Company)

(SENSUAL BACHATA PARTENRWORK)

11A -

ROOM A : SONIA RIVERA (THE METRICS OF MUSICALITY)

ROOM B: RONNY MOQUEA

(TRADITIONAL BACHATA FOOTWORK/PARTNERWORK)

12P -

ROOM A: JESSICA QUILES - SALSA BODY MOVEMENT

ROOM B: ALBINA & ISAAC

(MODERN BACHATA PARTNERWORK)

1P -

ROOM A: MICHAEL PALACIOS

(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SALSA SHINES)

2P -

ROOM A: EYMAR (Salsa Heat) (SALSA PARTNERWORK ON 1)

ROOM B: CARLOS (Iroko) (FLAMENCO)

3P-

ROOM B: SABRINA (Con Flow) (PACHANGA)

Performances:

Doors - 7:30

Show - 8-9P

Social Dancing:

9P-1A

Sunday, June 14 Salsa/Bachata Brunch:

Social Themes:

Friday Night- Leather & Lace

Saturday Night - Summer Nights in PR

EVENT PRICING

• FULL PACKAGE (socials/workshops/performances): - $75 early bird (through May 1); $90 (after May 1)

• WORKSHOPS ONLY: $60

• SOCIALS & PERFORMANCES: (June 12 & 13) - $35

• PERFORMERS PASS: ($50)

• AT THE DOOR- $20 (June 12), $25 (Main Day social and performances)

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