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salsa • bachata • zouk • Chachachá • merengue • tango

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Upcoming events

 
 

Noche de RumBOO at the QC Dance Festival!

Noche de RumBOO at the QC Dance Festival!

 

Noche de RumBOO at the QC Dance Festival!

Join Us for a Weekend of Dancing at the Hilton Airport!

Date: Friday, October 31st (Noche de RumBOO!)
Time: 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM

Cost: $50 (use code “RumBoo25” for $10 off!)

Get ready for Noche de RumBOO —our 12th Annual Halloween Costume Party! This year held at the Queen City Dance Festival! Bring your best costumes to win a cash prize of $300 plus two free passes for next year’s festival! Dance the night away from 10 PM to 5 AM at Charlotte’s hottest Latin dance social. With over 11 years of unforgettable vibes, this event is a staple in the community and known for bringing together dancers of all levels in a welcoming, high-energy space. Enjoy top DJs, great music, amazing people, and the chance to grow your skills and connect with the dance family. If you're looking for the best Latin dance party in town, this is where you need to be! Annual Halloween Costume Contest with CASH Prizes!

No partner? No worries! Come alone, bring a friend, or meet amazing people on the dance floor. Everyone is welcome, and we can’t wait to share an unforgettable night of music and joy with you. Let’s dance, Charlotte!

Enjoy the full weekend with a FULL PASS, Click here!

Purchase a Full pass for the event and use our code “rumbaoldc”

NOCHE DE RUMBOO TICKETS!

Bachata Workshops and Social

Friday, October 24

8:00 pm — Bachata class with Kyla Hallums

9:00 pm to 1:00 am — Social / welcome party

Saturday, October 25

12:00 pm — “Somatic Empowerment & Movement” workshop

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm — Empower Your Movement: Bachata Footwork

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm — Find Your Flow: Bachata Footwork

(Evening break)

8:00 pm — Bachata class with Kyla (pre-social)

9:00 pm to 1:30 am — Viva Collective Halloween Social

Includes custom contest with $300 prize

Bachata Workshops with Kyla Hallums

8 Week Salsa & Bachata Semester

7PM – Salsa On2 Foundations
Start your evening with the vibrant energy of Salsa On2. This Level 1 course guides you through timing, footwork, and partner work in a fun, supportive setting—no experience needed. You’ll move with purpose, feel the music, and build real confidence on the dance floor.

8PM – Bachata Basics
Then slow it down with our Bachata Level 1 class. Smooth, grounded, and packed with flavor, this course teaches you the essentials—from basic steps to connection and flow. It’s easy to get into, and hard to stop once you start.

Mondays at Viva Collective Studios 901 N Tryon Street

Thursdays at YVY Camp North End - 1701 N. Graham

7pm - Salsa On2

8pm Bachata

No partner needed. Just bring your curiosity and a good vibe—let the music take care of the rest.

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class instruction

Whether you're just getting started or you're a seasoned social dancing star, we have classes for you. We offer beginner, intermediate & advanced level classes across a variety of latin dances including Salsa, Bachata and Brazilian Zouk.

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intro classes

Not sure you'll like it? (We're pretty confident that you'll LOVE it, but nonetheless...) 

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performances

Are you born to dance for the people?! We have the opportunity for you!

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community

When you take classes with Rumbao, you're not just another student. You'll be joining our family. We want Charlotte to have the best social dance community in the world. 

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We are available for:

special events

guest performances

private parties

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