4th Annual
Bachata Vida
Summer Festival 2025

Four Days, 40 Hours of Bachata & Salsa Dancing!
Escape to the Beach! With all of the uncertainty and craziness in the world the dance floor is your place to unwind! The only "pop-up" Latin Dance Festival in the US! With 8 locations, it's not your usual festival, it's different. No matter if you are a beginner or advanced dancer, we have something for YOU! Dance classes for every level including a beginner's package, dance parties, sunrise social, and more are all waiting for you... at the beach!
World-class instructors, dedicated Beginners program, performances, local and out of town dancers, dedicated Salsa and Bachata ballrooms, dancing until 4am, amazing Guest DJ's, contests, surprises, Hampton Roads first locally sponsored Latin Dancing extravaganza!
Affordable, Convenient, Different & FUN!
"Come With Friends, or Make New Ones!"
I WANT IN!2025 Artists & DJ's!

Alien Ramirez
Miami/Cuba

Max & Tanya
Houston, Texas
Ardiente Dance Company
Washington, DC

Sharonne Vinokurov
Philadelphia, PA

Rodrigo & Wendy
Raleigh, North Carolina

Siguelo Dancers
Philadelphia, PA

Lorenz Dance Studio
New York, NY

DJ Mike Arana
Atlanta/Peru

DJ Pete
North Carolina

DJ PhillyBoy
Philadelphia, PA

DJ Bachatito
Milwaukee, WI
Plus over 100 performers!

THURSDAY
Pre-party at Virginia Beach Winery located at 1064 Lynnhaven Pkwy #110, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
8pm to 1am
Dance Lesson 8pm to 9pm then party to 1am!
This night is included in the Full Pass or $15 at the door.
Food Truck: TBA
No outside food or drinks allowed.
Theme: Pajama Party (keep it classy)

FRIDAY
We have a new addition this year... a DAY PARTY at the BEACH! Join us at Aqua Social Club on the beach at 8th/9th Street (parking garage at 8th) to chill on the beach or join the pool party at Aqua! (check the video above) Dance, relax, meet new friends and enjoy the beach with Live DJ's!
12pm to 4pm! Location - Aqua Social Club at 705 Atlantic Ave at the Quality Inn & Suites Oceanfront!
The evening kicks off with four Master Worksops at Elevate Performing Arts Center located at 228 N. Lynnhaven Rd, Suite 122, Virginia Beach.
7:30pm - Room 1 - Latin Hustle with Sharonne
7:30pm - Room 2 - Ladies Bachata Styling with Yoi
8:30pm - Room 1 - Bachata with Alien
8:30pm - Room 2 - Salsa with Ardiente
These 4 special classes are $25 each. Not included in the Full Pass and spots are limited so book while they last!
Then, it's the Official Welcome/Meet and Greet for our visitors and instructors.
Location: Maracaibo Bistro & La Oficina Steakhouse located at 2876 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452.
Two restaurants, side by side, one Salsa and the other Bachata. Bounce back and forth all night long with plenty of parking, food and drinks at both locations, 4 DJ's all night long, meeting and dancing with the BVSF instructors and DJ's all night!

SATURDAY
DAY: 7 hours of Salsa & Bachata workshops to include a deep dive into musicality and body movement, turn patterns, footwork and more from world class instructors!
*** Full Pass is for Intermediate/Advanced Dancers ***
Don't know how to dance or just started? Don't worry, we got you. Register for our all day Beginner's Festival pass! 9:00am to 5:00pm. There is something for everyone! All workshops and party are at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on this day.
Special Twerk Workshop 12pm to 1pm with Tanya! (add-on only)
*** Saturday Workshop Schedule *** Click Here
Location: 1000 19th St. Virginia Beach.

SUNDAY
Sunday!
11 hours of dancing to end the epic event! Sunrise social at 5am followed by our Mimosa Party then off to the Official After Party! Are you ready?



Saturday is the Highlight of our Summer Festival!
Quality workshops during the day, party all night! Performances backdrop photos, Mirror Photo booth, amazing DJ's, giveaways and more til 4am!
*** Dress to Impress is strictly enforced this night!*** (No casual wear)
Theme: Animal Print!
Check out the Saturday schedule.
Saturday Workshop Schedule!Hotel Accomodations: Vacation or Staycation!
There are many hotels in the area to stay and please feel free to do so, however this is the closet one and within walking distance, plus we have an absolute AMAZING rate just blocks from the beach! The DoubleTree Hotel is right next to the event site. ONLY $199 per night in the beachfront resort area! (grab some friends and split the cost)
We have a limited room block with them until July 1, 2025, so please use the link to book your rooms.
Click to book: Only $199!!!
