Schedule:

January 8, 2025

8:45PM: Pre-Party

Latin Vibes Wednesday Nights

Location: Silver Legacy Resort Casino

Rum Bullions Island Bar (Back Patio)

*Near Silver Baron D in Silver Legacy (Festival Registration)

Hosted by Mariah and Andrea of Embrace Dance Company

Social Dancing until 1:00AM

FREE Cover

January 9, 2025

12:00PM: Festival Registration Opens (come early and avoid the lines)

Near Silver Baron D in Silver Legacy

Honestly - Please come early to register. At the last festival we registered 2000 people before the shows started on Thursday.

12:00PM : Shopping Opens

Go Shopping in our Calle Ochito Shopping District

Dance Shoes, Body Suits, Men’s Suits, Women’s Fashion, Dance make-up and Jewelry.

12:00PM to 6:30PM: Thursday Afternoon Social

Location: Rumbulions Back Patio in Silver Legacy (across from Festival Registration)

$20 at the door

3:00PM: Salsanama Reno

Workshop and Competition Practice included in Full Festival Pass, Team Pass and Volunteer Pass

Location: Grand Expo Lounge - Mixed Music Room

4:15PM: Salsanama Reno Preliminaries

Extra fee $25 plus tax & fees if you register early ($35 at the door)

Don’t forget to use a discount code when registering

Location: Grand Expo Lounge - Mixed Music Room

4:00PM to 7:00PM: Tech Rehearsal for Thursday night shows.

ask your team director for you tech time.

5:00PM to 7:15PM: Dance Workshops

7:15PM: Salsanama Competition Finals - In the Grand Expo Showroom

Head to Head Salsa Solo Battles

$500 cash first place

8:30PM to 10:30PM: Dance Showcase in the Grand Expo Showroom

11:00PM: Welcome Party in the Mixed Music Room

Hosted by Open Break from Puebla, Mexico.

Win Full Festival Pass to 2026 Reno Latin Dance Fest

Thursday Dress Up Theme - Your favorite Comic Character T-shirt

10:30PM to 4:00AM: Social Dancing and Parties

January 10, 2025

8:45AM: Registration Opens

Near Silver Baron D in Silver Legacy

9:00AM to 6:30PM: Shopping

Go Shopping in our Calle Ochito Shopping District

Dance Shoes, Body Suits, Men’s Suits, Women’s Fashion, Dance make-up and Jewelry.

9:00AM to 4:45PM: Friday Dance Workshops

10AM to 1:15PM: Tech Rehearsal

Ask your team director for your exact tech time

10AM to 12PM: Advanced Salsa On2 Training

by Osmar Perrones and Yamulee

For Advanced Salsa On2 Dancers,

Team Directors and Instructors

Extra Fee   

No Drop-ins

Friday - Jack and Jill Social Dance Competition

Silver Legacy Grand Expo Hall - Mixed Music Room

10:45 AM Beginner Salsa

12:15 PM Intermediate Salsa/Bachata

Finals for Intermediate Salsa/Bachata at 11:15PM (after the shows)

10AM to 12PM: Fundamentals of Salsa On2

De’jon and Clo of Tropik Vybe Dance Co.

NOT for complete beginners

Extra Fee

No Drop-ins

12:00PM to 6:30PM: Friday Afternoon Social

Location: Rumbulions Back Patio in Silver Legacy (across from Festival Registration)

$20 at the door

Included with your Full Festival Pass, Team Pass, Volunteer Pass or All Evening Pass.

7:00PM: Doors Open to Showroom

7:30PM to 10:30PM: Dance Showcase in the Grand Expo Showroom

Fashion Show during Friday’s Show Intermission

11:15PM : Jack and Jill Finals

Intermediate Salsa/Bachata

Watch finalists compete by dancing with the Judges

12:00 Midnight: Halloween Party in the Mixed Music Room

Hosted by Bryon and Sammantha and Inessence Dance Co.

Win Full Festival Pass to 2026 Reno Latin Dance Fest

Friday Dress Up Theme - Halloween

10:30PM to 6:00AM: Social Dancing and Parties

January 11, 2025

9:45AM: Registration Opens

Near Silver Baron D in Silver Legacy

10:00AM to 6:30PM: Shopping

Go Shopping in our Calle Ochito Shopping District

Dance Shoes, Body Suits, Men’s Suits, Women’s Fashion, Dance make-up and Jewelry.

10:00AM to 4:45PM: Saturday Dance Workshops

10AM to 1:15PM: Tech Rehearsal

Ask your team director for your exact tech time

10AM to 12PM (noon):Advanced Salsa On2 Training

by Osmar Perrones and Yamulee

For Advanced Salsa On2 Dancers,

Team Directors and Instructors

Extra Fee   

No Drop-ins

10AM to 12PM: Fundamentals of Sensual Bachata

Sergio Jasso of Jasso Dance

NOT for complete beginners

Extra Fee

No Drop-ins

Saturday - Jack and Jill Social Dance Competition

Silver Legacy Grand Expo Hall - Mixed Music Room

10:45 AM Beginner Bachata

12:15 PM Rising Stars Salsa/Bachata/ChaChaCha

Finals for Rising Stars Salsa/Bachata/ChaChaCha at 11:15PM (after the shows)

10AM to 12PM: Fundamentals of Salsa On2

De’jon and Clo of Tropik Vybe Dance Co.

NOT for complete beginners

Extra Fee

No Drop-ins

12:00PM to 6:30PM: Saturday Afternoon Social

Location: Rumbulions Back Patio in Silver Legacy (across from Festival Registration)

$20 at the door

Included with your Full Festival Pass, Team Pass, Volunteer Pass or All Evening Pass.

7:00PM Doors Open to Showroom

7:30PM to 10:30PM: Dance Showcase in the Grand Expo Showroom

11:15PM : Jack and Jill Finals

Rising Stars Salsa/Bachata/ChaChaCha

Watch finalists compete by dancing with the Judges

12:00 Midnight: Cuban Rumba in the Salsa Room

Hosted by Jorge and Indira with LIVE music

Saturday Dress Up Theme - Monochrome Dress to Impress

10:30PM to 6:00AM: Social Dancing and Parties

January 12, 2025

9:45AM: Registration Opens

Near Silver Baron D in Silver Legacy

11:00AM to 4:30PM: Shopping

Go Shopping in our Calle Ochito Shopping District

Dance Shoes, Body Suits, Men’s Suits, Women’s Fashion, Dance make-up and Jewelry.

11:15AM to 4:00PM: Sunday Dance Workshops

10AM to 1:15PM: Tech Rehearsal

Ask your team director for your exact tech time

10AM to 12PM: Advanced Salsa On2 Training

by Osmar Perrones and Yamulee

For Advanced Salsa On2 Dancers,

Team Directors and Instructors

Extra Fee   

No Drop-ins

10AM to 12PM: Fundamentals of Sensual Bachata

Sergio Jasso of Jasso Dance

NOT for complete beginners

Extra Fee

No Drop-ins

Sunday - Jack and Jill Social Dance Competition

Silver Legacy Grand Expo Hall - Mixed Music Room

11:45 AM Beginner Cumbia

12:45 PM Open Level Cumbia

Finals for Open Level Cumbia at 11:15PM (after the shows)

10AM to 12PM: Fundamentals of Salsa On2

De’jon and Clo of Tropik Vybe Dance Co.

NOT for complete beginners

Extra Fee

No Drop-ins

12:00PM to 6:30PM: Sunday Afternoon Social

Location: Rumbulions Back Patio in Silver Legacy (across from Festival Registration)

$20 at the door

Included with your Full Festival Pass, Team Pass, Volunteer Pass or All Evening Pass.

7:00PM Doors Open to Showroom

7:30PM to 10:30PM: Dance Showcase in the Grand Expo Showroom

11:15PM : Jack and Jill Finals

Open Level Cumbia

12:00 Midnight: Night Of Legends Lip Sync contest in the Mixed Music Room

Hosted by Jeremy Meza and EMDC

Sunday Dress Up Theme - Night of Legends

10:30PM to 6:00AM: Social Dancing and Parties

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Date: January 9, 2025 - January 12, 2025

Location: Various Location in Reno, NV

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