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Bay Salsa Festival

20- 23 October, 2023, Tauranga
Dancers supporting dancers 

The Experience

What started out as a one off event in 2006 has turned into one of New Zealand’s favourite salsa events of the year.

The first Bay Salsa Festival was run as a way of supporting the NZ Youth Salsa Team with their travels overseas by donating the profits of the event to help with their travel costs.  This quickly turned into an annual fundraising event that is supported by teachers and participants from all over the country.

Dancers that are heading overseas to represent New Zealand on the international stage are welcome to apply for the Bay Salsa Festival Travel Grant. 

All profits from the festival go into this grant.

 

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About Us

Peace, Love and Dance Ball

This year’s ball theme is Peace, Love and Dance.

Dressing for a ball with the theme of Peace, Love, and Dance allows for a fun and creative interpretation of the theme. Here are some ideas for attire that embody the spirit of the theme:

  1. Bohemian Chic
  2. Retro Glam
  3. Ethereal Enchantment
  4. Dance-inspired Fashion
  5. Colors of Love and Peace
  6. Vintage Glamour
  7. Fairy Lights and Glitter
  8. DIY Customization

Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and express yourself through your outfit. Let your attire reflect the joy, harmony, and passion for dance that embodies the spirit of the ball’s theme.

The Bay Salsa Festival event is run by a group of volunteers who love to dance and want to share this love with the community. Some of New Zealand’s top Latin teachers and dancers will all be in one place at Labour weekend, and that place is Tauranga in the sunny Bay of Plenty.  Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in this fun-filled weekend and support the New Zealand dance community.

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Workshops

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Nights of parties

10 +

Dance Styles

Highlights from 2019

Useful Information

Registration

Whether you want a ticket for the entire weekend or just part of it.  There is a registration option for you.  

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Performers

Want to perform?

We provide the stage, you provide the talent. 

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Venues

We have multiple venues over the weekend.  Find our more about where to be.

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What a weekend. Thank you so much for organizing this event and to all the people who danced with me

Jay Jain

Online tickets are now closed. 

Door sales are available at all festival venues.