Social Fridays: Salsa Bachata Kizomba (SBK) Latin Dance Night

Join us for a fun night of Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba social dancing at the beautiful Sugar Swing Ballroom in Edmonton's Whyte Ave area!

This event is part of the Salsa Bachata Weekender happening in Edmonton April 19-21, 2024:

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• Friday, April 19, 2024, 8:00 pm to 1:00 am
• Salsa/Bachata Dance Workshops
• Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba Social Dancing
• Come alone or with a partner
• Beginners welcome

⚠️ Early bird discounted tickets are limited, so make sure to get yours quickly!

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?Location

Sugar Swing Ballroom
10019 80 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

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? Dance shoes are recommended, but not required. Any clean pair of shoes that is comfortable and not grippy on the floor will work (Toms, Fuego sneakers, Taygra dance sneakers, and Latin Dance shoes are all great options).

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If you have any questions, please feel free to message us. And remember, we're building a friendly and inclusive community so be sure to do your part!

? Smell nice
? Embrace diversity
❤️ Dance with new people
? Avoid giving unsolicited advice
?‍♂️ Respect everyone's boundaries
?‍? Prioritize your dance partner's well-being

See you on the dance floor! ?

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? Instructors

• Hunter Houde
• Valentina Diaz

? DJ

• DJ Thangster

OTHER EVENTS

For information on other Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, and/or Brazilian Zouk events in Edmonton, see the YEG Dancer , , , or .

You can also checkout our page.

FAQ

Who is the intended audience for this event?

Do you love dancing? Are you ready to meet new people and be part of a welcoming community that celebrates diversity? Then this is the night for you!

New to partner dancing? No worries! We will have a beginner friendly workshop at the start of the night.

Don't have a partner? No problem! We typically rotate throughout the night in both the dance lessons and social dancing with many dancers coming alone. Let your partner know you are a beginner and we will make sure you come away with a positive experience.

Can you tell me more about these dances?

SALSA

Salsa is a partner dance with roots in Latin and African cultures. There are many different styles of Salsa being danced around the world with the most popular style in Edmonton being LA Style (On1) Salsa. It is by far the most energetic of the social dances and is highly popular in Latin American countries.

BACHATA

Bachata is a partner dance and musical genre that originated in the Dominican Republic. Over the years, Bachata has evolved into many different sub-styles which fuse elements from Salsa, Brazilian Zouk, Tango, Ballroom, and/or Hip Hop. While Traditional Bachata continues to be danced around the world, the most popular style in Edmonton is Modern Bachata with Sensual Bachata slowly gaining popularity.

KIZOMBA

Kizomba is a partner dance and musical genre that originated in Angola. This dance style is derived from another style called Semba and has also spawned many other styles within the Kizomba dance umbrella, including UrbanKiz.

In recent years, UrbanKiz has become increasingly popular around the world and is now a staple at most Latin dance socials in our city, so knowing the basics of this dance will ensure you can dance all night long.

BRAZILIAN ZOUK

Brazilian Zouk is a Latin dance that began in Brazil during the early 1990s. It originated from a Brazilian dance called Lambada with influences from other Brazilian dance styles (Samba, Forro, and Bolero to name a few).

With the emergence of Sensual Bachata, which is a style that fuses Brazilian Zouk movement elements with Bachata, there has been a renewed interest in learning the fundamentals of Brazilian Zouk to ensure those movements are executed safely/comfortably.

Can you tell me more about the venue?

Sugar Swing Ballroom is a beautiful special events venue with sprung hardwood floors and bar service in the Whyte Avenue neighbourhood.

While in the space, attendees are subject to the Sugar Swing Code of Conduct ensuring a safe space to learn and practice the art of partner dancing.

What are the venue's policies?

No outdoor shoes inside the studio. Bring a clean pair of indoor shoes (non-marking) to ensure we do not damage the studio's floor.

What should I wear?

You can choose to dress up or not, but make sure what you wear is comfortable enough to dance in (not too tight, not too short, not too warm, allows you to move your arms, hips, torso, and rest of the body easily, not a tripping hazard, etc.).

Dance shoes are recommended, but not required. Any clean pair of shoes that is comfortable and not grippy on the floor will work (dress shoes, Fuego sneakers, Taygra sneakers, leather soled ballet flats, suede soled jazz shoes, Toms, etc.).

Do I need to bring a partner?

We rotate partners throughout the dance class and the social dancing portion, so we have lots of singles that come out to the events and you do not need to come with a partner. These events are great for both meeting new people as well as a date night.

If you do come with a partner, you have the option not to rotate, though we highly recommend that you do to fully take advantage of the social aspect of the event as well as to enhance your learning experience during the dance classes.

Is there anything else I should know?

While we encourage everyone to arrive early, especially if you wish to participate in the dance lesson, dancers are welcome to join the dance class and social dancing portion of the night as they arrive. This is a safe space, so do as much or as little as you are able -- no judgment.

Anyone can lead and anyone can follow, all we ask for is that you stay in your chosen role for the duration of the dance class to ensure you don't miss important details and assist in maintaining order during partner rotations. During the social dancing portion, dancers are welcome to switch between the lead and follow roles, but make sure you are clear with your partner regarding which role each will have during a specific song as only one of you can lead at any given time.

Rotating partners is highly beneficial to both leads and follows, however, if you arrived with a partner and wish not to rotate during the dance lesson/workshop, simply let the instructors know at the start of the class.

What if I have more questions?

If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out via Eventbrite prior to the event start time.

Refund Policy

No refunds or exchanges, only transfers. To transfer your pass to another individual, please contact us at least 72 hours prior to the start of the event with the revised attendee name and contact information. It is the responsibility of the original buyer to arrange for payment from the person they are transferring their pass to.

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