The 'Mega Tropicana Weekend' is back for its 18th year, bringing vibrant Latin dance rhythms, energy, and excitement to Adelaide from Friday, December 6 to Sunday, December 8, 2024. Experience the best in Salsa, Bachata, Afro, Samba, Zouk, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha and Folkloric Latin dance styles from Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela and Chile with world-class competitors and judges from Australia and overseas.
TROPICANA 2024 promises to be an unforgettable weekend of breathtaking dance comps, world class workshops and multiple Latin dance parties over 3 venues across Adelaide!
Friday 6 December (Competition Night, non-partnered styles)
Saturday 7 December (Day Workshops + Competition Night, partnered styles + folkloric styles)
Sunday 8 December (Day Workshops + Farewell Fiesta)
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SPECIAL GUEST JUDGES:
OLIVER PINEDA - Director of Latin Motion (SYD) + 10 times World Salsa Champion
SERA FECHERA - Director of Tropical Soul (SYD) + winner of multiple Latin dance championships (Samba, Bachata, Reggaeton)
KIKI + JULIAN from Melbourne Salsa, this dynamic duo travel the world teaching Dominican style Bachata and Salsa Romantica
DAYAN SANCHEZ (Cuba) highly acclaimed International instructor specialises in Salsa, Afro, Rumba, Mambo + Cha Cha Cha
MUTATI - Director of Adelaide Sensual Weekend, frequently travels to dance festivals across the globe instructing and DJing Salsa, Bachata + Kizomba
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Event Highlights:
** Friday, December 6 – Opening Night & Welcome Fiesta:
FRIDAY COMPETITION + SOCIAL DANCING
Time: 7PM – 10:30 PM
* 7PM - Salsa Romantica Workshop with Kiki + Julian
* 8PM - Comps start > Solo and non-partnered dance styles eg; Samba, Shines: Salsa, Bachata + Ladies styling
AMATEUR/ SEMI-PRO/ PRO CATEGORIES
((Social dancing between competitions))
* 10PM - Winners announced
Venue: Casa Cultural, 148 Crittenden Rd, Findon
Dress Theme: TOUCH OF RED
FRIDAY TICKETS: $20 pre-sold, $25 at the door
(Try Booking Link - https://www.trybooking.com/CXOJF)
Followed by...
FRIDAY AFTER PARTY - Official Welcome Fiesta (FREE ENTRY) at Casa BlaBla, 12 Leigh St, Adelaide, from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
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** Saturday, December 7 – Tropicana Dance Workshops
Dive into dynamic day workshops led world class Latin dance instructors:
Venue: Casa Cultural, 148 Crittenden Rd, Findon
DANCE WORKSHOP TICKETS: $20 pre-sold, $25 at the door
(Try Booking Link - https://www.trybooking.com/CXOJF)
DAY WORKSHOPS - 11am-4pm:
11am - 12 // Brazilian Funk + Body Movement with SERA FICHERA (Syd) - Non-Partnered (Open Level)
12 - 1pm // Salsa Body Movement with 10 x world salsa champion: OLIVER PINEDA (Syd) - Non-Partnered (Open Level)
1pm - 2pm // Dominican style Bachata Footwork & Styling with KIKI + JULIAN (Melb) - Non-Partnered (Open Level)
2pm - 3pm // Bachata - Funky turn patterns with KIKI + JULIAN (Melb) - Partnered (Inter to Adv Level)
3pm - 4pm // Rueda de Casino, fun new moves with DAYAN SANCHEZ (Cuba) - Partnered (Inter to Adv Level)
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SATURDAY NIGHT COMPETITION (Partnered & Folkloric Dance Competitions) JUDGES SHOWS + SOCIAL DANCING
Time: 7PM – 12
* 7PM - Social Dancing DJ MUTATI + DJ SEÑORITA
* 8PM - SHOW BY 10 X WORLD SALSA CHAMPION 'OLIVER PINEDA'
*8:10PM - Competition starts > Folkloric Category
((Social dancing between competitions))
*9PM - AMATEUR + PRO AM (Partnered Styles)
((Social dancing between competitions))
*10PM - PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY (Partnered)
((Social dancing between competitions))
* 11PM - Winners announced
((Social dancing))
Venue: Casa Cultural, 148 Crittenden Rd, Findon
Dress Theme: BLACK + WHITE
SATURDAY TICKETS: $25 pre-sold, $30 at the door
(Try Booking Link - https://www.trybooking.com/CXOJF)
Venue: Casa Cultural, 148 Crittenden Rd, Findon
Dress Theme: Black + White
Tickets: $25 pre-sold, $30 at the door
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Sunday, December 8 – Final Workshops + Farewell Fiesta @ Mamacitas
Time: 4:00 PM – 9
2pm - SALSATON dance workshop with SERA FICHERA (Syd) Partnered (Open Level)
3pm - SALSA MUSICALITY workshop with 10 x world salsa champion: OLIVER PINEDA (Syd) - Non-Partnered (Open Level)
DANCE WORKSHOP TICKETS: $20 pre-sold, $25 at the door
(Try Booking Link - https://www.trybooking.com/CXOJF)
4pm - 6:30pm FAREWELL FIESTA with live Latin band 'El Salcocho' - FREE ENTRY
Venue: Mamacitas Restaurant/ Bar - upstairs Tryp Hotel, 266 Pulteney St Adelaide
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TICKET INFORMATION -
Super Pass: $155 - includes all 7 workshops + both competition nights, saving $75 (VALUED AT $230 - DOOR PRICE)
Tickets available online via TryBooking - https://www.trybooking.com/CXOJF
or
at La Bomba Dance Studio, 148 Crittenden Rd Findon
or via phone - 0401 811 722
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Contact La Bomba for more Information
Phone: 0401 811 722
Email: [email protected]
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Get ready to Latin dance your weekend away!
Don’t miss this iconic event – book your tickets now and join the Tropicana Latin dance celebrations!
Event Venue
148 Crittenden Road FINDON, 5007, 148 Crittenden Rd, Findon SA 5023, Australia,Adelaide, South Australia
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