Wednesday
January 6, 2027
Official Pre-Party
9PM to 1:00AM
Hosted by Dj R-Boogie from Reno, NV
with guest DJ Ron from the SF Bay Area
Location: Inside Silver Legacy (the official hotel) at Rum Bullion's Bar Patio
21+
FREE - No Cover
More details to come…
Thursday
January 7, 2027
Festival Registration Opens (come early and avoid the lines)
12:00PM (Noon)
*Near Silver Baron Ballroom D in Silver Legacy
Honestly -Please come early to register and get your wristband.
*At the last festival we registered 2300 people before the shows started on Thursday. The line gets BIG later in the day.
Shopping Opens
*Buy early when the Vendors have all their supplies
12:00PM (Noon)
Dance Shoes, Body Suits, Women’s Fashion, Dance make-up and Jewelry.
*Thursday Shopping Hours 12:00PM to 8:00PM
CLICK HERE for a list of Vendors
Thursday - Gózalo Dance Championship
1 v 1 Salsa Footwork/Shines Dance Battle
Workshop - 1 v 1 Salsa Footwork/Shines Dance Battle Workshop/Practice Session by Eder Ivan
3:00 PM
(All dancers with Full Festival Pass, Team Pass and/or Volunteer Work Trade Pass are welcome)
Come to just enjoy the workshop or get ideas on how to compete in the Gózalo Dance Championship 1 v 1 Footwork/Shines Dance Battle
Prelims - Gózalo Dance Championship - 1 v 1 Footwork/Shines Dance Battle Competition
4:00 PM
*Extra fee required - CLICK HERE for details
Finals in the evening at 7:30PM in the Grand Expo Showroom
Thursday Afternoon Social
12:00PM to 6:30PM
*Included with your Full Festival Pass, Team Pass, Volunteer Pass or All Evening Pass.
Location: Rumbulions Back Patio in Silver Legacy (across from Festival Registration)
$20 at the door if you don’t have the correct wristband
More info? CLICK HERE
Tech Rehearsal for Thursday night shows.
4:00PM to 6:00PM
*We do NOT do open tech rehearsals, please ask your team director for your exact tech time. Thank you.
Thursday Dance Workshops
5:00PM to 7:15PM
CLICK HERE to see workshop schedule
FINALS for The Gózalo Dance Championship
1 v 1 Salsa Footwork/Shines Dance Battle
7:30PM
On the main stage in the Grand Expo Showroom
CLICK HERE for details
Dance Showcase in the Grand Expo Showroom
8:30PM to 10:30PM
CLICK HERE for details
Welcome Party
In the Grand Expo Hall Salon & Bar
11:00PM
Thursday Dress Up Theme - TBA
More info? CLICK HERE
Social Dancing and Parties
10:30PM to 4:00AM
Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia y más!
CLICK HERE for DJs and details
Friday
January 8, 2027
Registration Opens
8:45AM
Near Silver Baron Ballroom D in Silver Legacy
Shopping
9:00AM to 6:30PM
Dance Shoes, Body Suits, Women’s Fashion, Dance make-up and Jewelry.
CLICK HERE for a list of Vendors
Friday Dance Workshops
9:00AM to 4:45PM
Included in your VIP Full Festival Pass, Full Festival Pass, Team Pass or Volunteer Pass.
CLICK HERE to see workshop schedule
Exclusive Trainings
9:45AM to 12PM (noon)
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Choose from 4 different options.
*Extra Fee
*No Drop-ins
In addition to the fee for the Exclusive Training you must have a VIP Full Festival Pass, Full Festival Pass, Team Pass or Volunteer Pass.
CLICK HERE for details
Friday Tech Rehearsal
10:00AM to 1:00PM
*We do NOT do open tech rehearsals, please ask your team director for your tech time. Thank you.
Friday - Gózalo Dance Championship
Beginner Salsa/Bachata Jack & Jill Competition
Silver Legacy Grand Expo Hall - Salon
Call time 12:45PM
Prelims 1:30PM
Finals in the evening after the shows!
CLICK HERE for more info
Friday - Gózalo Dance Championship
Bachata Social Dance Battle
Workshop/Practice
1:15 PM - In Silver Baron Ballroom A
Bachata Social Dance Battle Workshop/Practice Sesson by Eder Ivan in Silver Baron A
*Come to just enjoy the workshop or get ideas on how to compete in the Gózalo Dance Championship Bachata Social Dance Battle!
Prelims
Gózalo Dance Championship - Bachata Social Dance Battle Competition
3:00 PM - In the Grand Expo Ballroom - Salon & Bar
*Prelims in Grand Expo Hall - Salon & Bar
*Extra fee required - CLICK HERE for details
Finals in the evening at 6:30PM in the Grand Expo Showroom
Friday Afternoon Social
12:00PM to 6:30PM
Location: Rumbulions Back Patio in Silver Legacy (across from Festival Registration)
$20 at the door
*Included with your VIP Full Festival Pass, Full Festival Pass, Team Pass, Volunteer Pass or All Evening Pass.
CLICK HERE for schedule details
6:15PM Doors Open to Showroom
FINALS - Gózalo Dance Championship - Bachata Social Dance Battle
6:30PM - Main stage in the Grand Expo Showroom
CLICK HERE for details
Dance Showcase in the Grand Expo Showroom
7:30PM to 10:30PM
CLICK HERE for details
FINALS - Gózalo Dance Championship - Beginner Jack and Jill
11:15PM - Grand Expo Ballroom - Salon & Bar
*Watch finalists compete by dancing with the Judges
CLICK HERE for details
Friday Dress Up Theme Party
12:00 Midnight
Hosted by - TBA
Dress Up Theme - TBA
CLICK HERE for ALL Dress up Themes
Social Dancing and Parties
10:30PM to 6:00AM
Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia y más!
CLICK HERE for DJs and details
Saturday
January 9, 2027
Registration Opens
8:45AM
Near Silver Baron Ballroom D in Silver Legacy
Shopping
10:00AM to 6:30PM
Go Shopping in our Shopping District
Dance Shoes, Body Suits, Women’s Fashion, Dance make-up and Jewelry.
CLICK HERE for list of vendors
Saturday Dance Workshops
9:00AM to 4:45PM
CLICK HERE to see workshop schedule
Exclusive Trainings
9:45AM to 12PM (noon)
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Choose from 4 different options.
*Extra Fee
*No Drop-ins
In addition to the fee for the Exclusive Training you must have a VIP Full Festival Pass, Full Festival Pass, Team Pass or Volunteer Pass.
CLICK HERE for details
Saturday Tech Rehearsal
10:00AM to 1:00PM
*We do NOT do open tech rehearsals, please ask your team director for your tech time. Thank you.
Saturday - Gózalo Dance Championship
Intermediate Salsa/Bachata Jack & Jill Competition
Silver Legacy Grand Expo Hall - Salon
Call time 12:45PM
Prelims 1:30PM
Finals in the evening after the shows!
CLICK HERE for more info
Saturday - Gózalo Dance Championship
Salsa Social Dance Battle
Workshop/Practice
Salsa Social Dance Battle Workshop/Practice Session by Eder Ivan
1:15 PM - In Silver Baron Ballroom A
*Come to just enjoy the workshop or get ideas on how to compete in the Gózalo Dance Championship Bachata Social Dance Battle!
Prelims
Gózalo Dance Championship - Salsa Social Dance Battle Competition
3:00 PM - In the Grand Expo Ballroom - Salon & Bar
*Extra fee required - CLICK HERE for details
Finals in the evening at 6:30PM in the Grand Expo Showroom
Saturday Afternoon Social
12:00PM to 6:30PM
Location: Rumbulions Back Patio in Silver Legacy (across from Festival Registration)
$20 at the door
*Included with your VIP Full Festival Pass, Full Festival Pass, Team Pass, Volunteer Pass or All Evening Pass.
CLICK HERE for schedule details
6:15PM Doors Open to Showroom
FINALS - Gózalo Dance Championship - Salsa Social Dance Battle
6:30PM
On the main stage in the Grand Expo Showroom
CLICK HERE for details
Dance Showcase in the Grand Expo Showroom
7:30PM to 10:30PM
CLICK HERE for details
Red Carpet Gala
Hosted TBA
Dress up theme - TBA
Show up with your best and walk the runway!
Social Dancing and Parties
10:30PM to 6:00AM
Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia y más!
CLICK HERE for DJs and details
SUNDAY
January 10, 2027
Sunday Tech Rehearsal
10:00AM to 1:00PM
*We do NOT do open tech rehearsals, please ask your team director for your tech time. Thank you.
Registration Opens
11:00AM
Near Silver Baron Ballroom D in Silver Legacy
Shopping
11:00AM to 4:30PM
Go Shopping in our Shopping District
Dance Shoes, Body Suits, Women’s Fashion, Dance make-up and Jewelry.
CLICK HERE for list of vendors
*PLEASE NOTE - some vendors may leave early on Sunday.
Sunday Dance Workshops
11:15AM to 4:00PM
CLICK HERE to see workshop schedule
Sunday - Gózalo Dance Championship
Open Division Cumbia Jack & Jill Competition
Silver Legacy Grand Expo Hall - Salon & Bar
Open Cumbia Call Time 12:45PM
Open Cumbia Prelims 1:30PM
Open Cumbia Finals - in daytime immediately after Prelims
Sunday - Gózalo Dance Championship
Open Division Salsa/Bachata Jack & Jill Competition
OPEN Division Salsa/Bachata Call time 2:30PM
OPEN Division Salsa/Bachata Prelims 3:00PM
OPEN Division Salsa/Bachata Finals in the evening after the shows!
CLICK HERE for more info
Sunday Afternoon Social
12:00PM to 6:30PM
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.
CLICK HERE for schedule details
7:30PM Doors Open to Showroom
Dance Showcase in the Grand Expo Showroom
8:00PM to 10:30PM
CLICK HERE for details
FINALS - Gózalo Dance Championship
Open Division Salsa/Bachata Jack and Jill
11:15PM - Grand Expo Ballroom - Salon & Bar
*Watch finalists compete by dancing with the Judges
CLICK HERE for details
Lip Sync contest in the Grand Expo Ballroom Salon & Bar
12:00 Midnight
Hosted by AnJ Dance Company
Sunday Dress Up Theme - TBA
CLICK HERE for ALL Dress up Themes
Social Dancing and Parties
10:30PM to 4:00AM
Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia y más!
CLICK HERE for DJs and details