Rotterdam has a brand-new Latin dance event! Rotterdam Latin Festival, or RLF, is the first three-day Latin dance weekender in Rotterdam. So, if Latin dancing is the meaning and purpose of your life, then you’ll be in heaven, immersing yourself in kizomba, bachata and salsa for three full days.

For many, a night out in a Dutch bar or club is not complete without dancing some salsa, bachata or kizomba. Those seasoned in the Latin dance world will be thrilled that kizomba queen Sara Lopéz is coming to the Netherlands to give workshops during Rotterdam Latin Festival and she’ll also enter the most fun dance battles. 

Festival timetable

Put on your best dancing shoes because the Latin dance event of the year is here.

Friday August 16, 10pm-4am: Welcome Party

• Area 1: kizomba
• Area 2: bachata and salsa

Saturday, August 17 

• Workshop from 2pm-5pm
• Social dancing from 5pm-9pm
• Party from 10pm-5am

Sunday, August 18, 2pm-10pm: Goodbye Party

• Area 1: kizomba
• Area 2: bachata and salsa

Rotterdam Latin Festival DJ line-up

During the parties, workshops and dance battles, RLF’s musical forces will provide you with the most sultry Latin music. Here are the confirmed DJs so far:

Kizomba DJs

• No Limits
• Ciano
• Jay Lima

Bachata and salsa DJs

• Latin Mania
• Isza
• Virgil El Gigante

Rotterdam Latin Festival teachers

The kizomba teachers include Nili from Mi Zjilea and Dwe, of Kizomba Lounge fame; meanwhile, Glen from DançAmore will be teaching salsa and bachata. The other teachers have yet to be announced.

Get your tickets to Rotterdam Latin Festival

Rotterdam Latin Festival tickets are available online. Check out the festival website for more details.