West Coast Latin Dance Championships 2026

About this event

The 10th annual West Coast Latin Dance Championships takes place at Trilliant Studios in Oakland on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Organized by Salsamania Productions, the evening features salsa and bachata competitions followed by social dancing and serves as a qualifier for Euroson Latino in Mexico.

Doors open at 7:00 PM and competition begins at 7:30 PM. Soloists, couples and teams compete across amateur, professional and pro-am categories, with child, junior and older-age divisions also included.

First-place winners receive trophies, with medals for second and third place. The salsa and bachata social starts at 9:30 PM and runs until 1:30 AM on Sunday, October 18.

Admission is $20 at the door. Snacks, sangria and wine are available, and there is street parking near the studio.