Something for every level during every time slot.
3-5 workshops held concurrently most hours.
Salsa on 1 ~ Salsa on 2 ~ Bachata ~ Latin Hustle ~ AFRO CUBAN ~ MUSICALITY ~ Pachanga ~ Cha Cha cha ~ Shines ~
Styling ~ Lifts & Tricks
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2026 Intensive Programs & Workshops
SALSA CERTIFICATION COURSE
with TITO ORTOS & Tamara livolsi, PUERTO RICO
Monday Oct. 13, 2026 from 11am - 6pm*
Royal York Hotel, room: Tudor (Mezzanine Level)
History of Salsa, Sunday Oct.12 from 12:30pm-2pm*, room: TBC
The Salsa Certification Course by Tito & Tamara is geared to salsa instructors or to those dancers who are thinking of becoming salsa instructors in the future. The course is also open to those salsa aficionados who would like to delve deeper and learn as much as possible about the art of Salsa.
The course will include both theoretical and practical components and will cover topics such as the history and evolution of Salsa music and dance, musicality and timing, teaching methodology including the Tito Ortos Method
as well as including more advanced lead and follow technique, a full hour of Pachanga and Boogaloo
and an intro to Bomba y Plena.
A written summary of the topics discussed and a certificate of completion will be given to each course attendee.
For those who took the course in 2025,
the History of Salsa is optional but encouraged.
First early bird ends May 31st, 2026. Second early bird ends July 31st, 2026.
Discount available to those who took the course in 2025.
Email jennifer@canadasalsacongress.com to receive a $70 off coupon code.
Group discount code available:
If a school has 4 or more instructors/dancers that
want to participate, email jennifer@canadasalsacongress.com
for a $50 off per person coupon code.
*Schedule subject to minor changes
International Judging Certification Course
Billy Fajardo
The 4-hour certification will be held Monday Oct 12th, time TBC
Room location: TBC
Billy Fajardo's judging certification course immerses participants in the intricacies of Latin dance competitions. Through rigorous training, attendees learn the essential criteria and rules governing judging. The highlight is a simulated judging experience, where participants refine their skills by evaluating performances, ensuring they are well prepared to assess dancers accurately and fairly in real competitions. This certification is critical for anyone interested in judging as well as great for instructors that coach competitors and competitors themselves who want to know the intricate knowledge of what judges are looking for.
About Billy Fajardo: Billy Fajardo is a world-renowned dancer, choreographer, adjudicator and event producer , and has been in the dance world for over 50 years. He began dancing dancing at the age of 14, immersing himself in ballet and jazz studies. In 1978, Billy’s dance company, the Dance Dimensions were discovered by the late Tito Puente while they performed at the Chateau Madrid in New York City, which opened doors to performances alongside Celia Cruz, Marc Anthony, La India, Tito Nieves, and many more. Having earned impressive titles and world championships in Salsa, Latin Hustle, Cabaret, and many others, Billy is a long-time dance school owner in Florida, and the co-owner and producer of The Summit Championship!
Prices increase May 31st, 2026.
Not sure if the course is for you? Contact us at info@canadasalsacongress.com to inquire.
BEGINNER BOOTCAMP
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTORS
Saturday, Oct. 10, 10:30am - 6pm
Royal York Hotel, rooms to be announced
6 hours of workshops geared towards beginners.
Workshops all in one room.
World-renowned instructors from across Canada and around the globe.
Geared to people who have been dancing salsa for less than one year.
Improve your salsa and bachata or explore a new dance genre.
Open to everyone. No partner necessary.
Included free with all full Congress passes and Saturday all-day passes.
History of salsa seminar
TITO ORTOS, PUERTO RICO
Sunday Oct.12 from 12:30pm-2pm*, room: TBC
This seminar is taught as part of the Salsa Certification Course by Tito Ortos, which is geared to salsa instructors or to those dancers who are thinking of becoming salsa instructors in the future. The course is also open to those salsa aficionados who would like to delve deeper and learn as much as possible about the art of Salsa.
You may also attend the seminar without participating in the Certification Course.
The course will include both theoretical and practical components and will cover topics such as the history and evolution of Salsa music and dance, musicality and timing, teaching methodology including the Tito Ortos Method
as well as new topics for 2025 including more advanced lead and follow technique, a full hour of Pachanga and Boogaloo and an intro to Bomba y Plena.
First early bird ends May 31st, 2026. Second early bird ends July 31st, 2026.
*Schedule subject to minor changes