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Toronto Bachata Festival

Toronto Bachata Festival

Feb 14 2013 - Feb 17 2013
Toronto, ON, Canada

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Feb 14 2013 - Feb 17 2013

Toronto, ON, Canada

Bachata Dance event (Festival)

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Toronto Bachata Festival 2013

Feb 14 2013 - Feb 17 2013

Toronto, ON, Canada

Bachata Dance event (Festival) Toronto, ON, Canada

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The first Bachata event in Canada and now the largest festival bringing Bachateros and Salseros together from all over the world. The event features international and local instructors. It offers a weekend of workshops in Bachata and Zouk Lambada. The nights are glamoured with performances and social dancing. The event is closed with a multi-division Bachata competition on the Sunday.

Genres: Bachata, Kizomba, Salsa, Brazilian Zouk

Music: Bachata, Salsa, Cha Cha, Zouk, Kizomba

DJ Playing: DJ Mr. B

Age Restriction: Adults 18+

Dress Code: Dress to impress

Drinks & Dining: Low cost drinks at the bar

Artists Performers: Albir & Sara, David & Paulina, dZouk

Affiliate School: Go Danz

Contact Name: Stephanie Gurnon

Contact Type: Organizer



Location Info

Estonian House

Address: 958 Broadview Ave., Toronto, ON, Canada,

Neighborhood: Greek town

Closest Intersection: Danfort and Broadview

Public Transport: Bloor subway, Broadview station

Parking: Free Parking Lot

Type: Dance Hall / Ballroom

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