"Salsafest" at the University of Virginia

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On February 21st, 2026 from 9:00 AM (2/21)-2:00 AM (2/22) UVA Salsa Club is hosting their annual "Salsafest," which Latin Dance Club plans to attend.

Salsafest is the biggest event we go to and features a large array of Latin Dance styles, instructors, and fun! We HEAVILY recommend going to this event! Below we have listed their agenda:

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Salsa On 2 Shine Workshop - Julissa Cruz & Latin Vintage

Join us for an energetic Salsa On 2 Shine Workshop! In our most popular SalsaFest workshop, Julissa Cruz and her dance company, Latin Vintage, teach an incredible lesson full of flair, passion, and stunning footwork.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

BachaZouk Workshop - Chesco Leveratto, Isa Bru

BachaZouk is a style that is quickly taking hold across the nation and the world- this beautiful fusion style combines a Bachata basis with the fluidity and musicality of Zouk. Come learn the basics from the founder of the BachaZouk company, Chesco Leveratto and co-teacher from Madrid, Isa Bru- stay tuned!

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch Break

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Urban Bachata Workshop - Brian Le

Brian Le returns to SalsaFest to teach his beloved Urban Bachata Workshop! Learn an exciting bachata combo in this partner-focused workshop- and show off what you learned at social dancing!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Kizomba Workshop - Edgar Ornelas

Kizomba is a sensual, partner-based Latin dance style with influences from Angolan Semba and Carribean Zouk slowly gaining more popularity in the larger social dancing scene! Learn Kizomba from Edgar Ornelas, founder of Guia SalsaNoke!

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Salsa On 1 Workshop - Boris Karr

Salsa On 1 is one of the University Salsa Club's most beloved dance styles, and one of the most popular in the social dancing scene! Boris Karr from Salsa with Boris is teaching a Salsa On 1 Workshop focused on partnerwork, preparing you for a night of social dancing!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Zouk Workshop - Lunna Gomes

This year, we are excited to bring Zouk for the first time to SalsaFest! Zouk is a Brazilian dance style focused on connection and fluidity. We welcome the talented Lunna Gomes to teach a beginner-friendly Zouk workshop focused on partnerwork and connection.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Boogaloo ChaCha Workshop - Shaka Brown

We wrap up our workshops with Shaka Brown's Boogaloo ChaCha, a SalsaFest favorite for many years! Learn a fun new twist to ChaCha by learning fun footwork, musicality, and shines from the host of Capital Congress.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Dinner Break and Dress Rehearsal

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Dance Performances

Come see incredible dance performances ranging many Latin Dance styles from both university student groups and professionals alike! Student teams from the University of Virginia, James Madison University, and Virginia Commonwealth University will be showcasing their talent, opening for our instructor performances. Get ready for performances from Latin Vintage, Chesco Leveratto, Shaka Brown, Brian Le, and Boris Karr.

9:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Social Dancing - DJ Stephen Greene

Close out SalsaFest with a night of social dancing! Try your new moves, shines, and combinations on the dance floor, dancing with familiar faces, new connections, and even the instructors you learned from today. This year, social dancing is until 2 am, two hours later than in years past! Enjoy social dancing as the best way to show off your moves and make new friends.

Tickets sold on the website are $17.83 for workshops + social dancing or $10:00 for just social dancing. They do have a student discount available (using "STUDENT26" at checkout). Student IDs will be checked at the door. Prices will upcharge as the days draw closer to the event starting in February.

If you encounter any issues, please contact the listed EXEC Contact for this event.