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The Finest Instructors Teaching Over 50+ Day Workshops!

Meet the World Finest Instructors and Performers. Dance with each one of them and never be afraid to ask! Our instructors dance with "everyone" - not just with each other to show off! We have an absolute BLAST with all levels of every type of dancer!!! (Please note - kid's workshops are not offered during the winter event. If you have small children and would like to have your kids join workshops, please join us for our summer event held every July!)

Featuring TWO BOOTCAMPS!

~ Beginner Salsa Bootcamp by the world-famous Edie, The Salsa FREAK!
~ Argentine Tango Bootcamp by John Henry of New Mexico!

Want to learn your dance fast? There's no faster way to learn than the intensive bootcamps! Take one or both and dance your way back home on Monday!

Spectacular Evening Shows and Performances!

FABULOUS SHOWS from some of the world's TOP DANCE PERFORMERS! Come witness first-hand what some of these performers do around the world! Many have performed in countries we haven't even heard of! From Europe to Asia, to the Middle East, performers from around the world are expected to come to our event!

Evening Social Dancing till 4am!

Here's your chance to practice and show off those steps you learned during the day!!! Practice over and over again with the instructors and your fellow class mates without feeling guilty or self-conscious about "how you're doing" or "how you look." Everyone is in the same boat - learning wise, so hop on board and get out on that dance floor! This is the perfect learning and practice platform, preparing you for the "outside world" of social dancing virtually anywhere!!! From cruises, to weddings, these evening socials are CERTAIN to gear you up for ANY dance occasion or event!!!

Three Dance Ballrooms!

Pure Salsa in the Grand Ballroom - Mesquite, Bachata and alternative music in the Oleander Ballroom and Argentine Tango (Milonga) in the Canyon Ballroom! This year, we are also adding Argentine Tango bootcamp, Afro-Samba, Afro-Cuban and other special surprise classes!

Dance Competitions!!

Here's your chance to TURN UP THE HEAT and give your zest for competing a "go!" Don't be afraid to get out there and just "go for it!" Our contests range from Amateur to Professional in virtually every category so grab your guts and give it a go! Remember it's all in fun, and will certainly build your character as a dancer and as a person!!! Trophies, cash, and giveaways are ALWAYS the norm at our events!!!

Pool Parties and Hot Tubs!

This is by far the BEST part of the events we give! All of our events include pool-side parties with DJ on deck! During our summer event, we have the HOTTEST pool games and contests, featuring Sumo Wrestling, water slides and more! So come on out to Palm Springs, where it's always sunny, bright, and warm all year-round!!!

Golf, Tennis, Shopping, Health SPA, and Casinos!

Vacation with us in beautiful Palm Springs, California! Enjoy shopping downtown, the casinos, and tennis and golf at the resort! FUN IN THE SUN!!! Consider this YOUR GETAWAY.

Families are Welcome!!

During our summer event, we offer kid's workshops at the Salsa Mambo Festival. It is an event for the entire family! Feel free to let go and just be a "kid" again! Simply "enjoy" learning the fantabulous skill of social dancing for a change! YOU WILL HAVE A BLAST!! This weekend is certain to change your life forever!!!