Strictly Sensual

Join YEG Dancer on May 9, 2026 for Kevin's first foray into social event organizing! Strictly Sensual is a new concept where we bring to life our mission of connecting different dance communities in Edmonton, in one of Edmonton's most accessible two-room venues.

Start off the night at 8 pm with a beginner-friendly class in either Bachata or West Coast Swing, perfect for anyone joining us for the first time or looking to try something new. After that, stay and social dance the night away until 1:30 am, with music by DJ Takokat (Kevin)! See schedule below for details.

Bachata instructor: Irina Feldesh is back from training in New York City and is ready to bring some spice to your Bachata foundations!

West Coast Swing instructor: Kenneth Valentine is one of West Coast Swing Edmonton's favourite instructors and will be joining us to teach and dance!

Schedule for Room 1:

7:50 pm Doors Open
8:00 pm Beginner-friendly Bachata class
9:00 pm Social dancing starts, music ratio 2 Salsa : 3 Bachata*
10:30 pm Music ratio changes to 1 Salsa : 3 Bachata*
12:01 am Music ratio changes to 100% Bachata*
1:30 am Social ends

*Bachata will be 100% modern/sensual

Schedule for Room 2:

7:50 pm Doors Open
8:00 pm Beginner-friendly West Coast Swing class
9:00 pm Social dancing starts, music 100% West Coast Swing
10:30 pm Music ratio changes to 2 WCS : 2 Brazilian Zouk
12:01 am Music ratio changes to 100% Brazilian Zouk
1:30 am Social ends Social ends

As with all of our events:

• Strictly Sensual is community-run and we need volunteers to help us pull this off. If you'd like to offer a hand in return for discounted or free entry, please see our volunteer signup form here: https://volunteersignup.org/D4HW8
• Strictly Sensual follows our longstanding safety policy, which all participants must adhere to. By attending, you agree to be bound by this policy and that offenders will be banned from YEG Dancer events. Up until now, we have been using Sugar Swing's safety policy, and so ours aligns with theirs. We are working on finalizing our website and the YEG Dancer safety policy will be available there, but for now please see: https://www.sugarswing.com/code-conduct/

OTHER EVENTS

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

FAQ

What are the workshop levels?

The workshops are open to all levels of dancers.

What to bring for footwear?

Latin Dance shoes are recommended, but not required. Any clean pair of shoes that is comfortable and not grippy on the floor will work.

Do I need to bring a partner?

You do not need to register with a partner as we will rotate partners throughout.

What if I have more questions?

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! 💫

Refund Policy

We do not offer refunds. If you would like to transfer the ownership of your pass to another person, you can do so through Eventbrite.

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