Canada Salsa Congress

Canada Salsa Congress The 22nd Annual Canada Salsa & Bachata Congress! October 7th to October 12th, 2026 in Toronto

Bienvenidos to the longest running, largest Salsa event in Canada & one of the most anticpated events in North America,

The 18TH ANNUAL CANADA SALSA & BACHATA CONGRESS
50 International Artists
70 Dance Companies from around the globe
45 of the Best Instructors in the world teaching Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Latin Hustle, Pachanga, Kizomba and more! All Levels, all ages ~ something for everyone fro

m beginner to master level, spectators, music lovers & social dancers

400 performers ~ 5000 attendees ~ 25 vendors ~ 30 Salsa Ambassadors
22 Hours of Salsa Social Dancing in 3 Ballrooms ~ Salsa, Bachata and Hustle room ~ 10 DJs

Professional Stage, Sound and Lighting ~ 2 Large Screens projecting the shows + Show seating for 1000 people

Sunday Afternoon Emerging Artists Showcase ~ Beginner Bootcamp ~ Professional Development Seminars

13th Annual Canadian Salsa Championships with Professional, Amateur and Pro-Am divisions in Salsa, Bachata, Hustle & Cha Cha

LAST DAYS TO SAVE $$$!
05/28/2026

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PINUZZO CAGGIANO, ITALY 🇮🇹Italiaaa is in the house! We are so honoured to welcome back Pinuzzo Caggiano to the Canada Sa...
05/25/2026

PINUZZO CAGGIANO, ITALY 🇮🇹

Italiaaa is in the house!

We are so honoured to welcome back Pinuzzo Caggiano to the Canada Salsa & Bachata Congress!

Pinuzzo has been dancing since the age of 7, training in modern and contemporary dance, and soon he fell in love with the world of Caribbean dance.

He is a long time world champion and finalist in competitions all over the world.
He has been traveling to congresses all over the world, teaching his style with a mix of energy and fun.

Pinuzzo names Antonio & Jasmina Berardi as his biggest mentors.

Benvenuto, Pinuzzo!

✨ CANADA SALSA AND BACHATA CONGRESS
🍁 The Canadian Salsa & Bachata Event of the Year
🏆Biggest Latin Dance Competition in Canada
📍Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Downtown Toronto
📆 October 7-12, 2026
🔗www.canadasalsacongress.com - passes on sale now!

05/24/2026
CONFIRMED ARTIST: HUNTER HOUDE ✨We are so happy to welcome back Hunter Houde for another exciting Canada Salsa & Bachata...
05/24/2026

CONFIRMED ARTIST: HUNTER HOUDE ✨

We are so happy to welcome back Hunter Houde for another exciting Canada Salsa & Bachata Congress celebrating 22 years of dance!

Based in New York City, Hunter has been dancing for many years, and has over 14 years of teaching, performing and internationally, and has achieved many impressive titles in competitions around the world. Hunter played two lead roles in the off broadway immersive theater production “Carmen: to Havana and Back” and dancing in the ensemble of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In The Heights.”

Welcome back, Hunter!

✨ CANADA SALSA AND BACHATA CONGRESS
🍁 The Canadian Salsa & Bachata Event of the Year
🏆Biggest Latin Dance Competition in Canada
📍Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Downtown Toronto
📆 October 7-12, 2026
🔗www.canadasalsacongress.com - book your hotel room today!

CONFIRMED ARTISTS: DARLIN & KEILA 💃🏽🔥💫Darlin Garcia is the 2021 World Salsa Champion and the founder and artistic direct...
05/04/2026

CONFIRMED ARTISTS: DARLIN & KEILA 💃🏽🔥💫

Darlin Garcia is the 2021 World Salsa Champion and the founder and artistic director of Art In Motion Latin Dance Company. Born in the Dominican Republic, Darlin is an energetic dancer, performer, and instructor with over twenty years of experience. He and his dance partner, Keila Perez-Vega, placed 1st in the world in the Professional Salsa on1 division and 2nd in the Bachata Classic Division at the Summit.

Both have been part of the Canada Salsa & Bachata Congress family for so many years (Darlin since the very first congress!) and we are so honoured to have them joining us for the another great year!

Welcome back, Darlin & Keila

✨ CANADA SALSA AND BACHATA CONGRESS
🍁 The Canadian Salsa & Bachata Event of the Year
🏆Biggest Latin Dance Competition in Canada
📍Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Downtown Toronto
📆 October 7-12, 2026
🔗www.canadasalsacongress.com - passes on sale now!

CONFIRMED ARTISTS: ADRIANO & SAMANTHA ✨Adriano Ieropoli and Samantha Scali are professional dancers based out of Montrea...
05/04/2026

CONFIRMED ARTISTS: ADRIANO & SAMANTHA ✨

Adriano Ieropoli and Samantha Scali are professional dancers based out of Montreal, Canada. In 2009, at age fourteen they began their partnership by teaching locally and performing for various stage productions, concerts, festivals and salsa congresses.

In 2015, they started competing internationally and founded Novaera Productions their very own dance studio in Montreal. That year, Adriano won his first world title in the same gender division and he is now the current and 3x consecutive world champion in the men solo division . Adriano and Samantha are the first Canadian couple to have won a world title in the Professional Salsa On2 division, having placed first at the 2017 World Salsa Summit. They defended that title in 2018 and 2019, winning the Summit for a third consecutive season. In the 2024 Summit Championships, they reclaimed their title as World Salsa Champions in the Professional Salsa On2 Division.

Welcome back, champs ❤️‍🔥

✨ CANADA SALSA AND BACHATA CONGRESS
🍁 The Canadian Salsa & Bachata Event of the Year
🏆Biggest Latin Dance Competition in Canada
📍Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Downtown Toronto
📆 October 7-12, 2026
🔗www.canadasalsacongress.com - passes on sale now!

CONFIRMED ARTIST: BILLY FAJARDO 🌹🪩🕺🏽We are incredibly honoured to welcome back Billy Fajardo to the Canada Salsa & Bacha...
04/27/2026

CONFIRMED ARTIST: BILLY FAJARDO 🌹🪩🕺🏽

We are incredibly honoured to welcome back Billy Fajardo to the Canada Salsa & Bachata Congress.

Billy is a world-renowned dancer, choreographer, adjudicator and event producer, and has been an integral part of the dance world for over 50 years. He began dancing at the age of 14, immersing himself in ballet and jazz studies. In 1978, Billy’s dance company, the Dance Dimensions were discovered by the late Tito Puente while they performed at the Chateau Madrid in New York City, which opened doors to performances alongside Celia Cruz, Marc Anthony, La India, Tito Nieves, and many more. Having earned impressive titles and world championships in Salsa, Latin Hustle, Cabaret, and many others, Billy is a long-time dance school owner in Florida, and the co-owner and producer of The Summit Championship!

Bienvenido, Billy!

✨ CANADA SALSA AND BACHATA CONGRESS
🍁 The Canadian Salsa & Bachata Event of the Year
🏆Biggest Latin Dance Competition in Canada
📍Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Downtown Toronto
📆 October 7-12, 2026
🔗www.canadasalsacongress.com

ANTONIO & JASMINA BERARDI✨🇮🇹🍝Dall'italia al Canada, the Berardi POWERHOUSE is back for the 22nd Anniversary of the Canad...
04/24/2026

ANTONIO & JASMINA BERARDI✨🇮🇹🍝

Dall'italia al Canada, the Berardi POWERHOUSE is back for the 22nd Anniversary of the Canada Salsa & Bachata Congress!

The Berardis started dancing Ballroom at the age of 6, and ten years later they found Salsa. They are multi-time world champions in various Latin styles (including Bachata, did you know!?), and are known for their Berardi-Style mambo and afro-Cuban movement.

Having been part of our congress for many years, they have become a part of our family and we cannot wait to share another spectacular year. Don't miss their breathtaking shows and inspiring workshops.

Welcome back familia!

✨ CANADA SALSA AND BACHATA CONGRESS
🍁 The Canadian Salsa & Bachata Event of the Year
🏆Biggest Latin Dance Competition in Canada
📍Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Downtown Toronto
📆 October 7-12, 2026
🔗www.canadasalsacongress.com

04/23/2026

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