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Competition results, salsa festivals and dance events — with every story linked to the federation or organiser behind it.

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01THE LATEST

Salsa on the podium.

Competition results Alicante, Spain

Salsa Shine champions crowned in Alicante

The WDSF World Championships Caribbean Dances ran from 9 to 11 October 2026. In its recap published on 13 October, the World DanceSport Federation named these Salsa Shine Solo champions:

  • Sara SabloneAdult Salsa Shine Solo Female
  • Leonardo CiacciaAdult Salsa Shine Solo Male
  • Alex PalumboYouth Salsa Shine Solo Male
Read the official WDSF recap

02PLAN AHEAD

A few dates for your diary.

–Honolulu, Hawaii

Hawaii Salsa & Bachata Congress

The 11th annual congress is listed for Sheraton Waikiki in Honolulu, bringing dancers together for five days of salsa and bachata. The organiser notes that dates and locations can change.

Venue Sheraton Waikiki, Honolulu

Check the organiser's event page

–Bali, Indonesia

Latin festival and Asia-Pacific salsa summit in Bali

The Indonesian International Latin Festival and Asia-Pacific Summit Championship is scheduled at Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort. The organiser's site also describes an Asia-Pacific Salsa Summit.

Venue Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort

Check the official festival page

Event details can change. Confirm dates and arrangements with the organiser before making plans.