World Dance Festival 2023

The World Dance Festival has emerged after 10 years of the Baltimore Salsa Bachata Congress. We have evolved and our event has grown beyond only Salsa and Bachata, and has opened its doors to many other styles that we have decided to name it starting next year WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL
This festival will continue its legacy by creating a beautiful space to enjoy the variety and joy of as many dance styles as our community would like to learn and get exposed to. This is only the beginning!!!
It is the premiere event in Maryland, the first dance festival of the year on the East Coast held annually, and dancers, instructors, and artists of various genres like Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Zouk and more, travel from across the country and all over the world to celebrate and express their passion for music and dancing. This is a four day and night weekend event at Hilton Baltimore - expect world class training, shows, DJs and terrace parties, social dancing and more.
COVID-19 Requirements apply
GENERAL SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
Thursday, May 4, 2023
5:00 PM Registration desk opens
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Workshops
10:00 PM – 3:00 AM – Pre – Party
Party Theme (TBD)
Friday, May 5, 2023
9:00 AM Registration desk opens
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Workshops
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Diamond Tavern Patio Party Hosted by Bachata Brunch
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Tech Rehearsals
6:00 PM 1er Encuentro Melomanos Y Colecctionistas
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Show Time
11:00 PM – 4:00 AM – Social Dancing
Party Theme (TBD)
10:00 PM to Until Tacos finish – Taco Truck (Weather Permitting)
4:00 AM – 6:00 AM – After Party
Saturday, May 6, 2023
9:00 AM Registration desk opens
10 AM - 1PM Competition
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Workshops
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Tech Rehearsals
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Diamond Tavern Patio Party hosted by MOB
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Party Bus
6:00 PM 1er Encuentro Melomanos Y Colecctionistas
7:00 PM – 8:30PM VIP Party
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Show Time
11:00 PM – 6:00 AM – Social Dancing
12:00 AM
Party Theme (TBD)
10:00 PM to Until Tacos finish – Taco Truck (Weather Permitting)
4:00 AM – 6:00 AM – After Party
Sunday, May 7, 2023
9:00 AM Registration desk opens
10AM - 1PM Competition
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Workshops
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Diamond Tavern Patio Party
8:PM -10PM Show Time
11:00 PM – 4:00 AM – Social Dancing /Jack n Jill Contest