3-Year Anniversary
Latin Weekender
SAVE THE DATE
October 31st - November 2nd 2025
Latin Dance Jax
Located inside Monarch Ballroom
9050-9, San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, Fl.
Come celebrate our Third year with us! We have a full weekend full of activities.
Friday, October 31st: Friday Pre Social: Spooky!
Halloween Costume Party! 8PM-12:30PM
Saturday, Nov 1st: Specialty Dance Workshops: 11am-4pm
Saturday, Nov 2nd: 3-Year Anniversary: Elegance Social
8PM-2:00AM
Sunday, Nov 2nd: Sunday Funday:
Latin Dance Fiesta at Memorial Park 2:30Pm-6PM
Latin Dance Jax presents our 3-Year Anniversary Latin Weekend Celebration! This event: Our Friday Night Presocial: Halloween Costume Party!
Friday: November 1st from 7:45 PM - 12:30 AM.
Theme: Halloween Costumes!
SCHEDULE:
-7:45pm: Doors open
-8:00pm: On-1 Workshop
-9:00pm-12:30am: Latin Dance Social
-10:30pm: Costume Contest!
Costume Contest at 10:30PM for
1. Best Male Costume
2. Best Female Costume
3. Best Couples Costume
PRICE AT THE DOOR:
$20 Social + Workshop
$15 for Latin Dance Social only (After 9:00pm)
Location: Latin Dance Jax, located inside Monarch Ballroom. 9850-9 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
✨ Daytime Workshop Lineup ✨
11:00AM – Bachata Shines & Footwork with Jairo
Learn fun shines, musicality, and creative steps.
12:00PM – Brazilian Zouk with Nexus Zouk
Smooth body movement, connection, and flow.
1:00PM – Headliner Workshop with Natta & Thaisa
Modern & Sensual Bachata fusion.
💰 Pricing
Full Day Pass (All 5 Workshops): $60
Single Workshop: $20 each
✅ Access to every instructor with the Full Pass
✅ Learn from world-class instructors
✅ Choose your style or take them all
✅ No partner required — all levels welcome
2:00PM – Salsa Elegance with Alex & Lauren
Add styling, partnerwork, and refined movement.
3:00PM – Salsa Body Movement & Partnerwork with Choco
Cuban Salsa flavor, energy, and unique tricks.
🎟️ Full Pass Pricing
Early Bird Special: $70
Regular Price: $85
✅ Access to the entire 3-Day Anniversary Weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
✅ Includes all 5 daytime workshops on Saturday (11AM–4PM)
✅ Entry to the Saturday Night Elegance Social + Pre-Social Workshop
✅ Friday Halloween Pre-Social Party
✅ Sunday Outdoor Park Social
One pass covers it all — workshops, socials, and special events!
✨ Saturday Night Elegance Social ✨
An Elegant Evening of Dance, Music & Celebration
Saturday Night: Black & Gold Elegance Social
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Latin Dance Jax (inside Monarch Ballroom)
Dress to impress in black & gold and join us for our anniversary gala — the highlight of the weekend! Enjoy an evening filled with music, dancing, performances, a full CASH BAR and memories you won’t forget.
7:45PM – Doors Open
8:00PM – 9:00PM – Special Guest Bachata Workshop with International Headliners Natta & Thaisa
9:00PM – 1:59AM – Latin Dance Social with DJ Cognition (Orlando), spinning Salsa, Bachata, Zouk & Kizomba
11:00PM – Performances + Surprises
Evening hosted by MC Williams Martinez (Georgia)
Professional Photography by Daniel Tarrosa (Salchata Media Project)
Performances By:
Bachata Wawawa
Malembe Dance Company
Latin Rhythm at UCF
Corazon Dancers at FSU
Passes:
$25 (includes Workshop + Social + 1 non-alcoholic Drink)
Or included with the Full Weekend Pass (Early Bird $70 | Regular $85)
✨ Sunday 11/2 At Memorial Park ✨
Anniversary Edition: Latin Dance Fiesta by the River at Memorial Park!
Celebrate 3 years of Latin Dance Jax as we end our Anniversary Weekender with a special outdoor social right by the river! Join our unforgettable afternoon of rhythm, connection, and community at one of Jax’s most beautiful spots.
Date & Time: Sunday, Nov 2nd | 2:30PM – 6:00PM
Location: Memorial Park, Jacksonville (Right on the River)
(If it rains, we’ll be nearby under the RAM overpass)
Event Highlights:
Free Beginner Bachata Class at 2:30PM
Salsa, Bachata, Zouk & Kizomba social dancing until 6PM
Rueda de Casino (Circle Salsa Dancing)
DJ Alex spinning the hottest Latin beats (requests welcome!)
Anniversary Twist: Wear your LDJ Shirts to show your dance family pride!
Why You Can’t Miss This One:
FREE community event — no tickets, no fees!
Family-friendly & open to all skill levels
Special celebration to wrap up our 3-Year Anniversary Weekend!
What to Bring:
BYO blanket or lawn chair
Comfortable shoes (dance floor is on the street, avoid suede bottoms)
Friends, family & good vibes
