Salsa Bachata International Artist Weekender - Jan 18-19, 2025
Hunter Houde from NYC, Valentina Diaz from QC, Temi Ambrose from Ottawa, and Additional Special Guests (TBA) will be teaching Jan 18-19!
Date and time
Location
Sugar Swing Ballroom
10019 80 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB T6E 1T4 CanadaRefund Policy
Agenda
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Salsa Workshops (All Levels)
Hunter Houde & Valentina Diaz
Temi Amrose & Partner
Manny Valencia
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Studio Available for Practice
About this event
- Event lasts 1 day 4 hours
Hunter Houde from New York City, Valentina Diaz from Quebec City, Temi Ambrose from Ottawa, and Additional Special Guests (TBA) are coming to Edmonton for a Salsa Bachata Weekender January 18-19, 2025!
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Saturday, January 18, 2025
Salsa Workshops (All Levels)
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Workshops*
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Practica / Day Social
*Hunter, Valentina, Temi, and the other special guest instructor will be co-teaching.
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Saturday, January 18, 2025
Evening Social
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Salsa/Bachata Workshops (Beginner)
9:00 pm - 1:00 am - Salsa/Bachata/Kizomba/Zouk Social Dancing
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Sunday, January 19, 2025
Bachata Workshops (All Levels)
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Workshops*
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Practica / Day Social
*Hunter, Valentina, Temi, and the other special guest instructor will be co-teaching.
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👩🎓 We want to create an intimate learning environment where students can get personalized attention from our pros, so we will be limiting registrations.
🙋♀️ Have questions or want to book a private instruction session with our out of town pros? Email yeg.dancer.events@gmail.com.
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💸 EARLY BIRD: $180
💸 REGULAR PRICE: $250
To secure your spot and take advantage of the early bird discount on full passes, etransfer $180 to yeg.dancer.events@gmail.com with your full name, email address, which event you are registering for, and whether you are registering as a lead or follow.
⚠️ Early bird discount expires December 1, 2024!
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⚠️ Full passes are available via etransfer or online, no passes will be sold at the door. One day workshop passes are available online only. Party passes are available via cash at the door or online.
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📍LOCATION:
Sugar Swing Ballroom, 10019 80 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
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📚 INSTRUCTORS:
🎶 DJ:
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OTHER EVENTS
For information on other Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, and/or Brazilian Zouk events in Edmonton, see the YEG Dancer Facebook Page, Instagram Page, Facebook Group, or Meetup Group.
FAQ
What are the workshop levels?
The workshops are open to all levels of dancers, but some exposure to these styles is required to get the most out of the training. The instructors will provide techniques/variations tailored to each student's current level to ensure everyone is appropriately challenged.
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.
For newer dancers, we recommend wearing comfortable flats with a non-sticky sole that you can dance in for multiple hours (Fuego sneakers, Taygra sneakers, leather soled ballet flats, suede soled jazz shoes, and Toms are all great options).
You may also choose to dance in socks if you do not yet have appropriate footwear.
What to wear?
Workout outfits are typically what people wear to the daytime workshops, but other outfits may be appropriate as long as they are 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.).
Can we book private lessons?
Our instructors will have extremely limited availability for privates. Payment is required in advance to secure your time slot. Email yeg.dancer.events@gmail.com to book.
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 bring for food?
A refillable water bottle and whatever you may like to consume during the breaks. Let us know in advance if you have any allergies.
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 on tickets. If you would like to transfer the ownership of your ticket to another person, you can do so through Eventbrite. You may contact us at yeg.dancer.events@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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- Privacy Tip: If you prefer to have more privacy, consider wearing sunglasses or a hat to partially obscure your face in photographs and videos.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.).
Latin 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.). No stilettos please! They put marks in the floor.
Sugar Swing Ballroom has a designated area for outdoor shoes as well as a rack to hang your coats. Dancers usually place their personal items such as purses either on the chairs setup against the wall or on the floor near the coat rack area.
Sugar Swing Ballroom has a small paid parking lot behind the building and there is lots of free street parking in the neighbourhood.
No pressure! We’re very beginner-friendly, and generally you’ll find yourself among lots of other new people.
Our YEG Dancer Public Events Insider Facebook group has a listing of upcoming Latin dance events and we also use the Facebook group's chats for more time sensitive announcements.
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!