Program
Flow and energy are everything!
Look forward to a week full of dance, music, and unforgettable experiences! With over 35 workshops led by international professional dancers, you’ll have the opportunity to take your salsa style to the next level.
Whether you’re joining the bootcamp from Wednesday, attending just for the weekend, or fully immersing yourself as a party dancer – there’s something for everyone.
Special highlights of the festival include the spectacular musical and the Gala Night on Saturday at the Kurfürstliches Schloss. The personal exchange with the artists also provides unique insights and the opportunity to learn from the best. In addition to intensive training and workshops, you’ll enjoy live music and a variety of dance parties that will make the festival an unforgettable experience.
For those who want to dive even deeper into practice, the Musical Performance Program offers the opportunity to train for several days with a team of over 10 professionals and perform on stage together. A unique chance to expand your dance skills and share the spotlight with the best!
Dance with your idols at the legendary parties and socials of the Salsa Festival Mainz! Experience the best international dancers live on the dance floor and let their energy and passion inspire you. An unforgettable experience for all salsa fans!
From Wednesday to Sunday, the Salsa Festival Mainz offers progressive training through the Improver & Experienced Bootcamps, helping you advance step by step. In a dedicated training group, you'll work intensively with over 10 international professionals on your technique, expression, and creativity. This structured concept allows you to develop your skills in a focused way and further unfold as a dancer.
Our courses are interconnected and build systematically. You will be picked up where you are and gradually introduced to a deeper understanding of dance, musicality, and expression.
As the name of our festival suggests, we aim to return to the "roots" of salsa and create an exciting and lasting connection to its modern development.
Above all, the focus is always on the...
joy of vitality!
The jam session on Sunday is the perfect conclusion to the Salsa Festival Mainz! Here, dance and music come together – because dance needs music and music needs dance.
Let yourself be swept away by the energetic atmosphere as dancers and musicians improvise together, bringing the dance floor to life. An unforgettable moment to celebrate your personal expression and close the festival in style!
Our training concept covers key areas of salsa, from its roots to modern developments:
Afro, Rumba, Contemporaneo, Son, Partnerwork, Shines, Musicality, Styling, Fusion, Connection, History and much more...
The detailed content and trainer assignments will be provided as soon as possible.