Toronto's first ever Salsa Caleña Convention, Nov 12–15, 2026! | Get Tickets
Thu,
Nov 12
Opening Cocktail Night
El Rancho
430 College St, Toronto
8pm - midnight
The convention kicks off with a night to meet, connect, and dance. Join artists, academy directors, and salsa caleña dancers from across North America for appetizers, a welcome glass of bubbly, and live music by Luis Franco. Then hit the dance floor for social dancing with DJ Albert Moreno.
Dress code: Cocktail attire. Think dress shoes, and your best salsa night look!
Fri,
Nov 13
Private Classes
Dance Hub Toronto
720 Spadina Ave., Unit 103, Toronto
10am - 4pm
Book a one-on-one or couples session with one of our world-class artists. One hour, one instructor, fully focused on you. Tell them your level and what you want to work on, and they will take it from there.
Workshop Intensive
CRE8 Toronto
348 Ryding Ave, Toronto
7pm - 10pm
A three-hour intensive for leads and follows with previous salsa caleña experience. Leads and follows work in separate rooms, diving deep into styling technique with world-class instructors. This is an open level workshop, but it moves fast. Best suited for S&S students level 3 and up.
Age: 12+
Dress code: Comfortable dancewear and dance shoes.
What to bring: Water bottle, extra clothes, and something for personal hygiene after a good sweat.
After Party
El Rancho
430 College St, Toronto
11pm - 3AM
The night is not over yet. Head back to El Rancho for an optional after party!
Tickets are $10 at the door, cash only. Regular price $20.
Dress code: Come looking as good as you dance.
Sat,
Nov 14
Full Day Workshops
Columbus Centre
901 Lawrence Ave W, North York
12pm - 7pm
The biggest day of the convention. Six workshops across two rooms, from beginner to advanced, covering salsa caleña, salsa choke, boogaloo, salsa fusion, musicality, and more. Between classes, explore our vendors for food, costumes, accessories, and everything in between. World-class instructors, all day, all yours.
Dress code: Comfortable dancewear and dance shoes.
What to bring: Water bottle, extra clothes, and personal hygiene essentials.
Parking: Parking is available behind Columbus Centre. See the map below.
For the hour‑by‑hour breakdown, view the Saturday Schedule below.
Exhibitions and Social Dancing
Columbus Centre
901 Lawrence Ave W, North York
8pm - 9pm
The evening opens with spectacular performances from some of the most talented dance teams in the country. Sit back and take it all in.
Dress code: Comfortable dancewear and dance shoes.
Social Dancing
Columbus Centre
901 Lawrence Ave W, North York
9pm - 11pm
The floor is yours. Close out Saturday night with open social dancing to the best beats by DJ Albert Moreno!
Dress code: Comfortable dancewear and dance shoes.
Sun,
Nov 15
Cabaret Night
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St W, Toronto
4pm - 10pm
The convention closes in style. An intimate cabaret night at Lula Lounge featuring breathtaking salsa caleña performances by world-class artists, live music by Luis Franco, and DJ Albert Moreno closing out the night. This is a 12+ event.
Dress code: Cocktail attire, dress to impress!
Saturday Schedule
Saturday features six workshops (beginner to advanced) at Columbus Centre, followed by evening exhibitions and social dancing with DJ Albert Moreno.
Time | Cali | Buenaventura |
|---|---|---|
12:00 PM | Salsa Beginner Daniela & Jhon | Salsa Kids Class Camila |
1:00 PM | Salsa Beginner Partnerwork Daniela & Jhon | Musicality Intermediate/Advanced Viviana & Brando |
2:00 PM | Salsa Choke Janier | Salsa Intermediate Partnerwork Viviana & Brando |
3:00 PM
| Boogaloo Kiko | Salsa Fusion Shaka |
4:00 PM | Lifts Viviana y Brando | |
5:00 PM | Pachanga Kiko | Bailadores Class Jhon y Daniela |
6:00 PM | Campana Music Class Yuly | Güiro Music Class Tyree |
7:00PM | Dance Exhibitions by Dance Academies | |
8pm to 11pm | Social Dancing DJ Albert Moreno |
Saturday Parking
Heading to Columbus Centre on Saturday? Free parking is available right behind the venue.
Convention Venues
The Salsa Caleña Convention takes place across five venues in Toronto. Plan your route before you arrive.
