About this Event
Rumba Fest is a unique, high-quality dance event designed for adults looking to connect in a warm, friendly, and community-focused environment. Affordable yet exceptional, this experience fosters a sense of belonging—surrounded by like-minded individuals who feel like family. Enjoy a night of movement, music, and meaningful connections while embracing a healthy and uplifting atmosphere. This year's headliner will be Michael Palacios coming all the way from Spain!
This year there will be a Bachata pre-party on Friday, June 12 starting with a Traditional Bachata Footwork Class taught by Fabiola out of Orlando ! On Saturday, June 13 we will host workshops from 10A-4P featuring instructors from all across Florida! That evening starting at 8P we will all enjoy incredible performances followed by a social that will run until 1AM! Then we close out the weekend on Sunday, Juen 14 with a Salsa/Bachata Brunch at Cob & Pen in Lakeland. Here the full weekend's schedule:
June 12 Bachata Pre-Party:
8P - Doors
8:30P - Class with Fabiola (Orlando)
9:30-12A- Social Dancing
June 13 Workshop Schedule:
10A -
ROOM A: FRANCYS (LADIES STYLING (SALSA ON 2))
ROOM B: BAMBU & JEMIRA (Rise Dance Company)
(SENSUAL BACHATA PARTENRWORK)
11A -
ROOM A : SONIA RIVERA (THE METRICS OF MUSICALITY)
ROOM B: RONNY MOQUEA
(TRADITIONAL BACHATA FOOTWORK/PARTNERWORK)
12P -
ROOM A: JESSICA QUILES - SALSA BODY MOVEMENT
ROOM B: ALBINA & ISAAC
(MODERN BACHATA PARTNERWORK)
1P -
ROOM A: MICHAEL PALACIOS
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SALSA SHINES)
2P -
ROOM A: EYMAR (Salsa Heat) (SALSA PARTNERWORK ON 1)
ROOM B: CARLOS (Iroko) (FLAMENCO)
3P-
ROOM B: SABRINA (Con Flow) (PACHANGA)
Performances:
Doors - 7:30
Show - 8-9P
Social Dancing:
9P-1A
Sunday, June 14 Salsa/Bachata Brunch:
Social Themes:
Friday Night- Leather & Lace
Saturday Night - Summer Nights in PR
EVENT PRICING
• FULL PACKAGE (socials/workshops/performances): - $75 early bird (through May 1); $90 (after May 1)
• WORKSHOPS ONLY: $60
• SOCIALS & PERFORMANCES: (June 12 & 13) - $35
• PERFORMERS PASS: ($50)
• AT THE DOOR- $20 (June 12), $25 (Main Day social and performances)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2940 S Combee Rd, 2940 South Combee Road, Lakeland, United States
USD 41.93 to USD 104.73
