2026 Schedule
Thursday KickoffNova Dance Fest Welcome Party8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday Schedule
| Time |
Activity |
| 11:00 AM | Doors OpenFour days. Hundreds of dancers. One unforgettable weekend. Let’s go. |
| 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | WorkshopsLearn from world-class artists. Dance, grow, repeat. |
| 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Tech Rehearsal – Friday Evening ShowsFinal preparations before the lights come on. |
| 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | Jack & Jill Qualification RoundOne song. One chance. Earn your spot in the finals. |
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| 8:00 PM | Doors Open for Friday Evening ShowsFind your seat. Tonight is where the magic begins. |
| 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM | Friday Evening ShowsIncredible talent. Unforgettable moments. Welcome to Nova. |
| 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM | Social DancingMeet new friends, dance with your heroes, make memories. |
| 11:30 PM | Julio Bravo & Su Orquesta Live ConcertLive music. Full dance floor. Pure energy. |
Saturday Schedule
| Time |
Activity |
| 9:00 AM | Doors OpenReady for another unforgettable day at Nova? |
| 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Dance WorkshopsA full day of learning from some of the best. |
| 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Mambo Fusion Style ChallengeTrain hard. Push yourself. Level up. |
| 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Pool PartySunshine, music, dancing, and good vibes. |
| 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Tech Rehearsal – Saturday Evening ShowsFinal preparations for an incredible night. |
| 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Cumbia WorkshopsNew rhythms. New moves. New connections. |
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| 7:45 PM | Doors OpenThe doors are open. The evening begins. |
| 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM | Saturday Evening ShowsWorld-class talent. One stage. One incredible night. |
| 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM | Social DancingThe music won’t stop. Neither should you. |
| 11:00 PM | Cumbia Live ConcertA different rhythm. The same unforgettable energy. |
| 12:00 AM | Dani J Live ConcertLive music. Unforgettable moments. |
| 5:00 AM | Goodnight / Good MorningYou came for a festival. You leave with memories. |
Sunday Schedule
| Time |
Activity |
| 10:00 AM | Doors OpenOne last day. Let’s make it count. |
| 10:00 AM | Sunday Evening Shows Tech RehearsalFinal preparations for a memorable finale. |
| 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Antonio & Jasmina ChallengePush your limits. Rise to the challenge. |
| 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Dance WorkshopsOne more day to learn, connect, and grow. |
| 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Salsa & Bachata Jack & Jill CompetitionWho will rise to the top and claim the crown? |
| 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Pool PartySunshine, laughter, music, and friends. |
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| 7:30 PM | Doors OpenLet’s celebrate an unforgettable weekend. |
| 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Sunday Evening ShowsA beautiful ending to an incredible journey. |
| 9:30 PM – 3:00 AM | Social DancingOne more song. One more dance. One more memory. |
| 3:00 AM | Until Next YearThank you for being part of the Nova Dance Fest family. |
Friday Workshop Schedule:
Workshop schedule subject to change
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Room 1 |
Room 2 |
Room 3 |
Room 4 |
| 12:00 PM | Claudio & Claudia
Salsa | Brian & Jeannette
Salsa | Whitney James
Bachata | Privates |
| 1:00 PM | Michal & Niki
Bachata | Annette Saucillo
Salsa | Mariah & Andrea
Bachata | Privates |
| 2:00 PM | Jhoana Palhua
Salsa | Dennis & Danielle
Salsa | Bryon & Samantha
Bachata | Privates |
| 3:00 PM | JSquared
Bachata | Jhon & Liz
Salsa | Margarita & Johnny
Bachata | Privates |
| 4:00 PM | Tech Rehearsal | Helen Velazquez
Bachata | Marco Aguilar
Salsa | Edwin & Dakhota
Bachata |
| 5:00 PM | Tech Rehearsal | - | - | - |
| 6:00 PM | Tech Rehearsal | - | - | - |
Saturday Workshop Schedule:
Workshop schedule subject to change
|
Room 1 |
Room 2 |
Room 3 |
Room 4 |
Room 5 |
| 10:00 AM | David & Jennifer
Salsa | Michael & Trang
Salsa | Sabine McHugh
Bachata | Amanda Marquez
Jazz | - |
| 11:00 AM | Misaki
Salsa | Ferry Fleurs
Salsa | Cassandra Villaseñor
Bachata | Michal & Niki
Bachata | - |
| 12:00 PM | Edwin & Dakhota
Bachata | Milton Martinez
Salsa | Antonio & Jasmina
Challenge | Elian & Ashley
Salsa | - |
| 1:00 PM | Alex Toledo
Salsa | Bryan & Arianna
Salsa | Antonio & Jasmina
Challenge | Bryon & Samantha
Bachata | - |
| 2:00 PM | Juan & Sara
Bachata | Joshua & Natali
Salsa | Annaliza Peña
Cha cha cha | Mariah & Andrea
Bachata | - |
| 3:00 PM | Antonio & Jasmina
Salsa | Marisa Craig
Salsa | Kat & Josue
Bachata | Mitzy
Samba | - |
| 4:00 PM | Tech Rehearsal | Jarosky & Marika
Salsa | Ngoc
Bachata | Patrick & Johanna
Bachata | - |
Sunday Workshop Schedule:
Workshop schedule subject to change
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Room 1 |
Room 2 |
Room 3 |
Room 4 |
| 9:00 AM | - | - | - | Antonio & Jasmina
Challenge |
| 10:00 AM | Tech Rehearsal | - | - | Antonio & Jasmina
Challenge |
| 11:00 AM | Luis Aguilar
Salsa | Milton Martinez
Salsa | Margarita & Johnny
Bachata | Alex Toledo
Salsa |
| 12:00 PM | Elian & Ashley
Salsa | Jhon & Liz
Salsa | Alana Puerto
Bachata | Juan & Sara
Bachata |
| 1:00 PM | Antonio & Jasmina
Salsa | Oksana Klimashkina
Salsa | Ava & Rodolfo
Salsa | JSquared
Bachata |
| 2:00 PM | Jhoana Palhua
Bachata | Patrick & Johanna
Bachata | Hector & Annaliza
Salsa | Claudio & Claudia
Salsa |
| 3:00 PM | Jack & Jill | Vanessa & Guillermo
Bachata | Deymian & Angie
Salsa | Jennifer & David
Salsa |
| 4:00 PM | Jack & Jill | - | - | - |
| 5:00 PM | - | - | - | Bachata |
