3:00pm-9:00pm

ALL Wednesday Amateur solo showcase competitors: Competition Check-In open for all competitors to be assigned your competitor number and to confirm you are entered in the correct divisions. We encourage ALL Thursday daytime competitors to check in Wednesday if possible. Location: TBA
ALL Wednesday evening competitors MUST check in by 6:00pm.

3:00pm-9:00pm

Registration open - pick up your wristband early! Mandatory for Wednesday evening competitors.
Photo ID required. Location: TBA

6:30pm-10:00pm

Complete list of Wednesday evening competition divisions:
*The divisions are in no particular order; order of divisions will be posted onsite.
Amateur Ladies Intermediate Solo Salsa Showcase
Amateur Ladies Advanced Solo Salsa Showcase
Amateur Ladies Solo Salsa Showcase Over 40
Amateur Ladies Solo Salsa Showcase Over 50
Amateur Men Solo Salsa Showcase
Amateur Men Solo Salsa Showcase Over 40
Amateur Ladies Intermediate Solo Bachata Showcase
Amateur Ladies Advanced Solo Bachata Showcase
Amateur Ladies Solo Bachata Showcase Over 40
Amateur Ladies Solo Bachata Showcase Over 50
Amateur Men Solo Bachata Showcase
Amateur Men Solo Bachata Showcase Over 40
Amateur Ladies Solo Open Showcase
Amateur Men Solo Open Showcase
*Note that the 2 solo divisions with the largest number of competitors may have a final round on Thursday during the day. Competition venue in the hotel to be announced.

7:15am-1:00am

7:15am-7:45am

Congress Registration Office open (Salon A, convention floor). All attendees who purchased passes in advance must show photo ID to pick up your pass.
Tickets will also be available at the door (at higher prices).

ALL Thursday morning showcase competitors: Check in with Competition Coordinators outside The Ballroom (convention floor) to be assigned your competitor number (if you did not on Wednesday evening) and to hand in music (if it was not submitted in advance) and to confirm you are entered in the correct divisions. ALL Thursday morning competitors MUST check in by 7:45am or you will be not be allowed to compete. 

Note: There will be no tech rehearsal for the competition.  Competitors may test the floor between 7:30am and 8:00am (no music, no full run throughs).

Complete list of Thursday early morning competition divisions (must check in by 7:45am)
*The divisions are in no particular order; order of divisions will be posted onsite.
Amateur Salsa Showcase
Amateur Salsa Showcase Over 40
Amateur Salsa Showcase Over 50
Amateur Bachata Showcase
Amateur Bachata Showcase Over 40
Amateur Bachata Showcase Over 50
Amateur Cha Cha Cha Showcase
Amateur Cha Cha Cha Showcase Over 40
Amateur Latin Hustle Showcase
Amateur Latin Hustle Showcase Over 40
Amateur Open Showcase
Amateur Open Showcase Over 40
Amateur Ladies Same Gender Open Showcase
Amateur Ladies Same Gender Open Showcase Over 40
Amateur Men Same Gender Open Showcase
Amateur Mixed Gender Shines Showcase
Amateur Mixed Gender Shines Showcase Over 40

8:00am-5:30pm

Thursday Am Am showcase competition, most Pro Am showcase competitions & Professional Rising Star showcases & heats
Complete list of Thursday daytime competition divisions listed above and below. See schedule onsite for details.

9:00am-11:00am





10:00am

11:00am-5:00pm

11:00am-5:00pm

ALL Thursday Pro Am showcase competitors: Check in with Competition Coordinators outside The Ballroom (convention floor) to be assigned your competitor number, to hand in music (if it was not submitted in advance), to confirm you are entered in the correct divisions. Thursday late morning & afternoon competitors are welcome to check in Wednesday. ALL Thursday Pro Am competitors MUST check in by 11:00am or you will be not be allowed to compete. 

4 Day vendors may start to set up in the Ballroom foyer.

Complete list of Thursday mid morning & afternoon competition divisions (must check in by 11am)
Professional Rising Star divisions must check in by 1pm
*The divisions are in no particular order; order of divisions will be posted onsite.
Pro Am Followers Salsa Showcase Over 40
Pro Am Followers Salsa Showcase Over 50
Pro Am Followers Salsa Showcase Over 60
Pro Am Followers Bachata Showcase Over 40
Pro Am Followers Bachata Showcase Over 50
Pro Am Followers Bachata Showcase Over 60
Pro Am Followers Latin Hustle Showcase
Pro Am Followers Latin Hustle Showcase Over 40
Pro Am Followers Latin Hustle Showcase Over 50
Pro Am Followers Cha Cha Cha Showcase
Pro Am Followers Cha Cha Cha Showcase Over 40
Pro Am Followers Cha Cha Cha Showcase Over 50
Pro Am Followers Open Showcase
Pro Am Followers Open Showcase Over 40
Pro Am Followers Open Showcase Over 50
Pro Am Followers Open Showcase Over 60
Pro Am Followers Same Gender Open Showcase
Pro Am Followers Same Gender Open Showcase Over 40
Pro Am Followers Same Gender Open Showcase Over 50
Pro Am Leaders Salsa Showcase Over 40
Pro Am Leaders Bachata Showcase Over 40
Pro Am Leaders Latin Hustle Showcase
Pro Am Leaders Latin Hustle Showcase Over 40
Pro Am Leaders Cha Cha Cha Showcase
Pro Am Leaders Cha Cha Cha Showcase Over 40
Pro Am Leaders Open Showcase
Pro Am Leaders Open Showcase Over 40
Pro Am Leaders Open Showcase Over 50
Pro Am Leaders Open Showcase Over 60
Pro Am Leaders Same Gender Open Showcase
Pro Am Leaders Same Gender Open Showcase Over 40
Professional Rising Star Salsa Showcase
Professional Rising Star Bachata Showcase
Professional Rising Star Latin Hustle Showcase
Professional Rising Star Cha Cha Cha Showcase
Professional Rising Star Open Showcase
Professional Rising Star Ladies Solo Salsa Showcase
Professional Rising Star Men Solo Salsa Showcase
Professional Rising Star Ladies Solo Bachata Showcase
Professional Rising Star Men Solo Bachata Showcase
Professional Rising Star Open Solo Showcase
Professional Rising Star Ladies Same Gender Open Showcase
Professional Rising Star Men Same Gender Open Showcase
Professional Rising Star Mixed Gender Shines Showcase
Professional/Pro Rising Star Open Showcase
All Professional Rising Star heats

*note Junior (17 & under) Pro Am divisions will be held on Saturday

Check in continues for all Thursday evening & Friday competitors and Saturday junior competitors with competition staff outside The Ballroom (convention floor).  Be assigned your competitor number, hand in music (if it was not submitted in advance), confirm your entries and check Friday timeline. We highly recommend that all Friday & Saturday competitors check in on Thursday if possible.
ALL Thursday evening competitors MUST check in by 5pm or you will not be allowed to compete.

5:00pm

5:30pm

Awards ceremony for daytime showcase divisions (The Ballroom)

NEW EARLIER TIME! Doors open to the public. All Thursday evening competitors ready to go, in costume, in The Ballroom, Convention floor

 6:00pm-1:00am

NEW EARLIER START TIME! The Nationals: Canadian Salsa & Bachata Championships
Divisions competing:
ALL Professional Showcase divisions and Professional Heated divisions
ALL Amateur Teams, All Pro Am Teams & All Professional Team divisions

1:00am

Canadian Salsa & Bachata Championships Awards Presentation

11:00pm-3am

Dancing & Party in The Ballroom with DJ Sisco (Salsa & Bachata) in * Room TBC, convention floor

7:15am-2:00am

Congress Registration office open (Salon A, convention floor).

7:15am-7:45am

8:00am-10:00am

8:30am-10:00am 

ALL Friday morning Pro Am Showcase competitors: Check in with Competition Coordinators outside The Ballroom (convention floor) to be assigned your competitor number (if you did not on Wednesday or Thursday) and to hand in music (if it was not submitted in advance) and to confirm you are entered in the correct divisions. ALL Friday morning Pro Am Showcase competitors MUST check in by 7:45am or you will be not be allowed to compete. 

Note: There will be no tech rehearsal for the competition.  Competitors may test the floor between 7:30am and 8:00am (no music, no full run throughs).

Complete list of Friday early morning Pro Am Showcase competition divisions (must check in by 7:45am)
*The divisions are in no particular order; order of divisions will be posted onsite.
Pro Am Followers Intermediate Salsa Showcase
Pro Am Followers Advanced Salsa Showcase
Pro Am Followers Intermediate Bachata Showcase
Pro Am Followers Advanced Bachata Showcase
Pro Am Leaders Salsa Showcase
Pro Am Leaders Bachata Showcase

Check in for ALL Friday Am Am heated division competitors and Pro Am heated division competitors (those that did not check in on Wednesday or Thursday). Outside the Ballroom, convention floor.
ALL heats competitors MUST check in by 10am or you will not be allowed to compete.

All heated competitors must wear a number (the Amateur in a Pro Am heat and the Leader in an Am Am heat).

10:00am to 6:00pm 

ALL Amateur Heated Divisions Competition (The Ballroom) 
ALL Pro Am Heated Divisions Competition (The Ballroom)
All-In Heated Divisions Competition (The Ballroom)

10:00am 

3 Day vendors may start to set up in the Ballroom foyer.

2:00pm-6:00pm

Workshops with International & National Guest Instructors (Canadian Room, convention level)

 5:00pm-6:00pm

Awards Presentation for all Friday competitors (The Ballroom)

5:30pm-7:00pm

Stage in Concert Hall available for teams to try out floor. No music, no full run throughs. 2 minutes max per team or couple including walking on and off.

7:30pm

Doors open. General seating for shows (Concert Hall)

8:30pm-11:00pm

Dance Performance Showcase with International & National Artists + the Pro Am Showcase Competition Finals for Pro Am Ladies Advanced Salsa Showcase and Pro Am Men Salsa Showcase.

11:00pm-4:00am

Dance ‘til dawn in 3 ballrooms playing Salsa, Bachata & Hustle (Concert Hall, Ballroom & Salon B)

10:00am-2:00am

9:00am-10:00am

10:30am-6:00pm

Congress registration office open in Salon A

Stage in Concert Hall available for teams to try out floor. No music, no full run throughs. 2 minutes max per team or couple including walking on and off.

Beginner Bootcamp Workshops (Tudor Room on the mezzanine)

10:30am-6:00pm

10:30am-12:30pm

Workshops (4-5 different workshops every hour)

Afro Cuban Fusion Intensive with Jorge & Indira, Cuba (extra fee applies). Ontario Room

1:30pm-2:00pm

1:00pm


2:00pm-5:00pm

Lunch Break for Workshop attendees

Junior Competitor check in (for those that did not check in Thursday or Friday) in Ontario Room.
By 1:30pm, All junior competitors must be ready to go, in costume, in Ontario Room.

Junior Competition (17 & Under, showcases, heated divisions & pro am divisions) in Ontario Room.

7:30pm

Doors open. General seating for shows. (Concert Hall)

8:30pm-11:00pm

Gala Performance Showcase with International and National Guest Artists.

11:00pm-4:00am 

Dance ’til dawn in 3 separate ballrooms (Salsa, Bachata, Hustle)

8:00am-10:00am

Stage in Concert Hall available for teams to try out floor. No music, no full run throughs. 2 minutes max per team or couple including walking on and off.

10:00am-2:00am

Registration booth open

10:30am-6:00pm

12:30pm-2:30pm

Workshops (4-5 different workshops every hour)

History of Salsa Music & Dance with Tito Ortos (extra fee applies, included free with Salsa Certification course), in Confederation 3

1:30pm-2:00pm

2:00pm-2:55pm

3:00pm-3:55pm

Lunch Break for workshop attendees

“All on Stage” Competition Training with Antonio & Jasmina Berardi. All levels. Confederation 5/6

Salsa From the Inside: Musical Structure for Dancers with Armando Cervantes. All levels. Confederation 3

2:00pm

All Afternoon Performers Check-in with stage manager for Emerging Artists Showcase (in the Concert Hall)

2:30pm

Doors open for Emerging Artists Showcase, Concert Hall

3:00pm-5:15pm

Emerging Artists Showcase, Concert Hall
Emerging Artists Showcase: Semi-Pro, Amateur & Student Team Performances.
Performances open to everyone with a Full Pass, Sunday Pass or Full Performer Pass. Individual tickets for the Emerging Artists Showcase tickets also available online and at the door.

7:30pm

Doors open. General seating for shows. Concert Hall

8:30pm-10:30pm

Dance performance Showcase with International & National Artists, Concert Hall

10:30pm-4:00am

Farewell Party. Dance ’til dawn in 3 ballrooms playing Salsa, Bachata & Hustle

12:00pm-6:00pm

11:00am-3:00pm

Salsa Certification Course with Tito Ortos. Room: Tudor room on mezzanine (extra fee applies)

International Judging Certification with Billy Fajardo. Room: Confederation 3 on mezzanine (extra fee applies)