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REDEFINING YOUR EXPERIENCE!
EXPERIENCE TRANSFORMATION!
EXPERIENCE DCBX|11!
VOTED #1 LATIN DANCE FESTIVAL IN THE UNITED STATES 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018!
THE #1 LATIN DANCE FESTIVAL IN THE UNITED STATES THE LAST FOUR YEARS!
DCBX #11 aka… DC BACHATA, KIZOMBA & WORLD LATIN MUSIC FESTIVAL IS 4 ELECTRIFYING DAYS OF MUSIC, DANCE, CONCERTS, EDUCATIONAL & ENTREPRENEUR WORKSHOPS, FASHION, FITNESS & WELLNESS! ALL CULTURES UNITING TOGETHER TO SHARE A PASSION, A PASSION FOR MUSIC, LATIN DANCE & THE ARTS!
With over 200 educational workshops across multiple educational tracks, award-winning nightly shows & Show Stopping Bachata, Salsa & Kizomba Concerts the 11th Annual DC Bachata, Kizomba & World Latin Music Festival aka DCBX is a feast for the senses!
Ranked one of the Top 3 Dance Latin festivals in the World with over 90% of attendees saying they will return year after year. it’s an event NOT TO BE MISSED! Over 6,000+ attendees will return to the Renaissance Hotel, the new home of DC Bachata. The Renaissance is located in the heart of Washington DC for an experience like none other! Join us for the SUPER BOWL of all Latin Festivals!
DCBX are the LEADING INNOVATORS in the LANCE DANCE WORLD.
WHY WE ARE #1 COME MEET 6000+ NEW FRIENDS 😀
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Get ready for the energy and excitement of DCBX|11!
CLICK the pic DCBX#11 Promo Video
THE CURRENT & CONSECUTIVE
4x LATIN DANCE EVENT OF THE YEAR
2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018
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Perform on one of the BIGGEST
Latin Dance Stages in the World!
DCBX Delivers Again and Again!
Nightly Experiences!
Did you miss DCBX|11?
Check out our concerts!
DCBX|12 Concerts to be announced in July!
At DCBX|11 on Friday, August 23rd!
BATTLE OF THE BACHATA REMIXERS
WAS CRAZY!
At DCBX|11 On Saturday, August 24th
Luis Vargas with his band from the Dominican Republic
& Los Adolescentes Original Singers from Venezuela rocked the Stage!
At DCBX|11 on Sunday, August 24th the
BATTLE OF THE BACHATA SAXOPHONES was CRAZY!
DCBX GIVES YOU MORE!
64,000 sq ft
of Dancing across the entire Renaissance hotel!
6000+ Latin Dancers
you can call your new friends!
“One of the top 3 greatest and well-organized festivals I have ever been to in my entire career of 50+ years!”
200+
Educational Latin Dance Workshops
50 States and 33 Countries
Represented at DCBX!
“DCBX is one of my favorite festivals of ALL TIME! You can’t miss it!”
175 Delicious Restaurants
within 4 blocks of the hotel in Downtown DC!
60+ World Class Artists
& Headliners in Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba & Zouk!
“DCBX delivers! One of the best dance experiences I could have ever asked for, I can’t wait to come back again next year!”
10+ Business of Latin Dance Workshops
Grow the Latin Dance Scene in your city & prosper!
8 Ballrooms
of Latin Dancing to 8am!
“So, I have grown up with dance my entire life. From ballet since the age of 4, a little jazz, a little modern, flamenco and ballroom. I have been surrounded by amazingly talented people and dancers my entire life. But this weekend, was incredible. This weekend was a COMPLETELY new, different and amazing experience. This was my first bachata congress ever and it was THE BEST experience ever! The dancing, the energy, the people, the talent, the hospitality, the encouragement, the unity, the support and the love for dance was OUT OF THIS WORLD! I met so many incredible people! I had so many amazing and fun dances! I learned so much about this new world and I can’t wait to experience this again! #DCBX2016 an unforgettable weekend!”
4 Rooftop
Day Parties dancing 11 Stories over DC!
3 Incredible
Concert Experiences!
“Congratulations to DCBX for 10 years of promoting culture and diversity in the biggest bachata festival in the United States.”
3 Bachata Ballrooms
for your dancing and listening pleasure!
Voted one of the Top 3
Latin Dance Festivals in the United States!
“After attending other congresses, which I have enjoyed as well, I noticed how fortunate we are in the DC area to have such a big Congress which does not only offer many different types of dance to choose from, but also offers educational workshops. Not to mention that there are numerous ballrooms and very talented instructors. DC Congress is by far my favorite dance event.”
1 World Class 4 Star Hotel
The World’s Largest Renaissance Marriott Hotel
1 Phenomenal Kick Off
Lobby Party!
“DCBX was fire! Non-stop dancing whether at workshops, rooftop parties, lobby parties, or in the ballrooms that didn’t close til 8am. The level of dancers that attend the congress is so high, it makes you wanting the event to never end. Definitely buying my pass for next year! Not something to ever miss out on!”
HOTEL
DCBX|12 Room block will open September of 2020!
* WE WILL SELL OUT! So don’t delay!
You can also mention DCBX, or DC Bachata!
If you have any issues please email [email protected]
98% OF DCBX ATTENDEES GAVE THE RENAISSANCE 5 STARS @ DCBX #11!
WE WILL SELL OUT AGAIN!
$161 RATE FOR SINGLE & DOUBLE ROOMS!
If you have more then 2 people staying in the room when you book on the online system it will charge you $212 a night. You can just put 2 people on the online system & still get a room with two beds for the $161 price.
Includes complimentary wifi in the hotel rooms & ballrooms. A $35 a day value FREE!
DISCOVER WASHINGTON, DC FROM OUR STUNNING DOWNTOWN HOTEL
Seamlessly blending style, functionality, and comfort, the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel welcomes you to the heart of the city with impeccable amenities and refined luxury. You’re just moments from some of the most famous things to do and experience here in the Nation’s Capital, including Chinatown, the White House, the National Portrait Gallery, and much more. Settle into your newly renovated room or suite, and enjoy perks like plush pillowtop mattresses, flat-screen TVs, and a well-lit desk.
Stay healthy and focused with a visit to our fitness center, or enjoy a range of delicious dining options at our on-site restaurants and lounges. With nearly 65,000 square feet of event space, we provide the perfect backdrop for magnificent meetings and events here in Washington. Yet through it all, our hotel manages to retain the sense of quiet luxury that will make you feel as though you’ve found a secret hideaway in the middle of it all. Plan your escape to the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel.
DCBX|11 THEMES
TICKETS
Jonathan & Jorge
NYC/PERU
Same Gender Champions AS SEEN ON WORLD OF DANCE
Harold & Reagan
Winnipeg, Canada
Current 3x Bachata Cabaret Champions
Deklan & Natalia
Peru
Multiple Salsa & Bachata Championships
Baila Conmigo
Colombia/New Jersey
Salsa Champions AS SEEN ON AGT!
Katie Marlow
(Miami)
Multiple time World Champion
Art In Motion
New Jersey
Ladies and Team Champions
Alien Ramirez
Cuba/Miami
30+x World Champion
Emily and Raul
Miami, FL
Latin Dance Champions
Agape Dance Company (Orlando, FL)
Amateur Bachata Champions
Billy Fajardo
NYC/Miami
Multiple Ballroom Champions
Alex and Romi
Miami, FL
Bachata Champions
Curvas Latinas
Japan
Ladies Team Bachata Champions
Jose & Loretta
(Philly)
Salsa (On1) Hustle World Champions
Maxi Solis
(Argentina)
Multiple World Champion
Ferocity Dance Company
(DC)
2x Professional Bachata Team Champions
Ladies Bachata Pro Team Champions
Franklin Liranzo
NY
5x World Salsa Champion
JP & Stephy
France
Olympiads of Kizomba Champions, 2017/2018
Martha & Irving
DC
Sara & Dario
Seville, Spain
Azael Bachata Fever & Sindi
Mexico/Lithuania
Maxi Solis
(Argentina)
Sergio Jasso & Bianca Chapman
San Diego/Mexico
Leo and Jomante
NYC/Lithuania
Bri Jones
NYC
Vladi & Ximena
Connecticut/DC
Mariela
NYC
Ivonne Pronovich
NYC
Pablo Tomassi
Sensual Movement (NYC)
Emily and Raul
Miami, FL
Latin Dance Champions
Alex and Romi
Miami, FL
Bachata Champions
Curvas Latinas
Japan
Ladies Team Bachata Champions
Rodrigo and Wendy
Charlotte, NC
Zeke-El-Fabolous
Chicago
Artistic-Director
Damian Guzman
Houston
THE MOB
Jonathan & Jorge
NYC/PERU
Same Gender Champions AS SEEN ON WORLD OF DANCE
Harold & Reagan
Winnipeg, Canada
Current 3x Bachata Cabaret Champions
Deklan & Natalia
Peru
Multiple Salsa & Bachata Championships
Maxi Solis
(Argentina)
Agape Dance Company
(Orlando, FL)
Ivonne Pronovich
NYC
Art In Motion
New Jersey
Darlin García
Philly
Jorge Alberto
Ritmo Urbano
Tampa
Renaud Ayotte
Canada
Geo & Kim
Toronto
Matthew and Savannah
Ohio
Tania Wong
Canada
Alex Bezianis
Miami
De’Jon and Clo
New Orleans
Edwin and Dakota
NYC/New Mexico
Ambassador of Bachata DR
Carlos Cinta
Chicago
Juan & Melanie
Baltimore
Geo & Kim
Toronto
Baila Conmigo
Colombia/New Jersey
Salsa Champions AS SEEN ON AGT!
Katie Marlow
(Miami)
Multiple time World Champion
Art In Motion
New Jersey
Ladies and Team Champions
Alien Ramirez
Cuba/Miami
30+x World Champion
Emily and Raul
Miami, FL
Latin Dance Champions
Achiko
(NYC)
Darlin Garcia
Art In Motion
(Philly)
Go Earl Rush
(Washington DC)
Jose & Loretta
(Washington DC)
Salsa (on1) Hustle World Champions
Robert
Codari Pro
(NYC)
Piel Canela
NYC
Codari Pro Team
(NYC)
Billy Fajardo & Ahtoy Julianna
Miami/NYC
Liethis Hechavarria
Santiago de Cuba/NYC
Jonathan Burke
Boston/DC
Alexander La Rosa
Cuba
Tania Daley
New Orleans
Jenny Geska
North Carolina
Eric Kizomba
(Washington, DC)
Kizomba Chick
(Tampa)
DJ Alex Misterio (Director of Kizomba)
(DC)
JP & Stephy
(France)
Marc Brewer & Rose
Detroit
Ami Nagano
Japan
Orlando & Megan
Detroit
Kiki Elsilencio
Butherly Lubin
DJ Visser
Alex & Mathilde
(France/Brazil)
Christina Montoya & Alisson Rodriguez
(LA-Brazil)
Ashley Kent & District Zouk
(DC)
Kendra Haynes
(Miami, FL)
Sarah Zuccaro
(Chicago)
Marc Brewer & Rose
(Detroit)
DJ Power
(NYC Featured Zouk DJ)
Sofie Toris & Luciano
(Czech Republic & Brazil)
Kadu & Larissa
(LA & Australia)
Ry El Zen Zouk & Jessica
(NYC)
DJs
DJ Soltrix
(Tampa, FL)
#1 Bachata Remixer in the World
90K Followers FB
Millions of Audio Mix Downloads
DJ Manuel Citro
(Italy)
#1 Bachata Remixer in Europe
Thousands of Downloads on Soundcloud
One of the Top Sensual Bachata Remixers
DJ Chapa
(Argentina)
#1 Bachata Remixer in South America
Thousands of Downloads on Soundcloud
One of the Top Sensual Bachata Remixers
DJ Emerzive
(Washington, DC)
Part of Team Bachata
One of the Most In-Demand Bachata Djs in the USA
50K downloads on SoundCloud
DC Artists
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
WASHINGTON DC/DMV LINE UP
from DCBX 11!
DCBX 12 line up will be announced in September of 2020!
✔Mr. Sorto’s Kids (DC)
✔Ashley Kent District Zouk (DC, USA)
✔Alex Misterio (DC, USA)
✔Eric Jones Santana (DC, USA)
✔Kat Flores (VA)
✔Yoli Campos (DC, Colombia)
✔Alex Rodriguez (DC)
✔Terrisa Widener (Virginia)
✔Bebe Alanis (DC)
✔GO GO EARL RUSH (DC, USA)
✔Josmarly Cordero(Baltimore/Venezula)
✔Kat Arias Ferocity Dance Company (VA,)
✔Latin Swag (DC/Atlanta, USA)
✔Linda Saenz, Classe Dance Company (VA)
✔Oriana Gabriela (DC/Venezula)
✔Orlando Machuca (DC, USA)
✔Psyon (DC)
✔Zafire DC (DC)
✔Abrahan Sannoh (VA)
✔Michelle Reyes (VA)
✔Marcelo Troncoso (VA)
✔Steph Metzger (MD)
✔Watson & Paola (Philly)
✔David Cuevas (MD)
✔Ceci (“DC Salsa Queen) (DC,VA)
✔Essie La Chistosa & Daryl Shaw – Latin Suede (VA)
✔ Savannah Brooke (VA)
✔Abdul Al-Ali (DC)
More about DCBX
We are pleased to invite you to participate at this year’s 2019 DCBX|11 Conference in the heart of Downtown DC. This event is taking place Thursday, August 22nd, to Monday, August 26th, at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel at 999 9th Street NW, Washington, DC. DCBX is Cultural Collaborators in Dance, Latin Music, Film, Entrepreneurship, Business and food coming together to Do, Connect, Be & eXperience! This undertaking is a cultural, informative, community affair that will position businesses in front of international and local attendees from 50 States & 33 Countries.
During our flagship DCBX Conference, thousands of people from all 50 States & 33 plus countries attend the festival featuring world-class Latin dancing, concerts, fashion, film, fitness, and educational programs. Another 50,000 people view the broadcast and hundreds of thousands join in the social media conversation.
$157 RATE FOR SINGLE & DOUBLE ROOMS!
A NEW EXPERIENCE JUST FOR YOU!
- Free wifi for attendees in the ballrooms!
- Free wifi in hotel rooms when you join Marriott Rewards (it’s free)!
- Starbucks in the lobby to keep you AWAKE!
- Bachata Ballroom & Authentic Bachata Ballroom next to each other!
- Less than a 10-minute walk to the White House & other monuments!
- A new Bigger Ballrooms!
- More dance floors for your dancing pleasure!
- Ultra modern look with a recently completed 64 million project!
- In the middle of DC’s newest posh neighborhood City Center
- 1 block from over 100+ Restaurants including Chinatown
TAKING YOUR EXPERIENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
- DCBX Lobby welcome & dance party on Friday!
- Salsa Concerts in the Salsa Ballroom
- Bachata Concerts in the Main Bachata Ballroom
- Skychata Sunset parties on the 11th flr. overlooking DC every day!
- Skychata lessons on the 11th floor overlooking DC every day!
- New Shut Up Just Dance Headphone party Craze!
- The DCBX Flavor Fest an outdoor Street Fair Latin Food/Dance Event!
- The Best Line-Up of Instructors we have ever brought!
- New Exciting Concerts nightly!
- Out on the town night party at clubs like Cuba Libre & Lucky Strike!
