Bachata foundations
Grounded sessions focused on connection, timing, posture, partnerwork quality, and clean social-floor fundamentals.
July 9-13, 2026 / Yerevan, Armenia
Yerevan Dance Festival
Five warm nights of bachata, musicality, partner connection, and social dance magic with artists and dancers gathered in the heart of Armenia.
- festival days
- 5
- guest artists
- 6
- roadmap stops
- 3
- social nights
- 5
Festival overview
Built for bachata dancers who want depth in class and heat on the social floor.
Expect a balanced mix of technique labs, musical partnerwork, warm socials, and late-night rooms spread across spaces that each carry a different part of the YDF rhythm.
Sensual and Modern Bachata
A dedicated lane for musical detail, controlled energy, and smooth late-night textures within the bachata family.
Dominican Bachata and social nights
Evening programming built around playful rhythm, joyful footwork, and intimate socials that can run deep into the night.
Lineup preview
Artists and couples shaping the bachata week.
A first look at the teachers shaping the workshop rooms, socials, and bachata moments across the festival.
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InstructorMai Lala
Cairo, Egypt 🇪🇬
An Egyptian bachata instructor known for Lady Styling classes built around isolations, hip fluidity, and soft sensual elegance.
- Lady Styling
- Body Isolations
- Sensual Bachata
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CoupleNestoras & Natalie
Cyprus 🇨🇾
Cyprus-based artists known for Bachazouk, blending Bachata Sensual foundations with authentic Zouk mechanics.
- BachaZouk
- Bachata Sensual
- Zouk Flow
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CoupleAlex & Tata
Tbilisi, Georgia 🇬🇪
Certified ConRi Style ambassadors and competition winners bringing precise, technical bachata classes from Tbilisi.
- ConRi Style
- Technique
- Dominican Influences
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CoupleMurad & Ella
Armenia 🇦🇲
Co-founders of Baila Bachata dance school, teaching detailed BachaZouk with deep social dance and stage experience.
- BachaZouk
- Bachata Sensual
- Detailed Technique
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CoupleAdrián & Virginia
Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸
Madrid-based artists sharing Bachata Flavour, a musical blend of traditional and sensual bachata with dynamic energy changes.
- Bachata Flavour
- Musicality
- Improvisation
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CoupleRamón & Andrea
Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸
Madrid-based Bachata New Generation artists focused on advanced sensual technique, fusion, flow, and partner connection.
- Bachata New Generation
- Sensual Technique
- Musicality
Roadmap preview
A clear route through the bachata week.
Each stop has a distinct role, from daytime workshops to rooftop-style bachata after-hours.
City center
Cascade Hall
10 Cascade Avenue, Yerevan
The main daytime venue for bachata workshops and early-evening gatherings, with a bright studio layout and easy access from the city core.
- Workshop rooms
- Registration desk
- Coffee corner
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Hrazdan river district
Riverside Loft
24 Riverside Street, Yerevan
An industrial-feeling social venue designed for long bachata sets, open floors, and a stronger nighttime sound profile.
- Main social floor
- Lounge zone
- Bar area
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Pricing preview
Passes designed for social-only, workshop-focused, or full-week bachata plans.
Compare the core options now, then refine messaging and checkout details later without changing the page structure.
Entry level
Social Pass
֏15,000
Best for guests who want evening access, community energy, and the social side of the bachata week.
- Access to all evening bachata socials
- Entry to the Thursday opening social
- Closing night bachata social
Most flexible
Festival Pass
֏32,000
The main all-round option for visitors who want bachata workshops in the day and socials at night.
- All social pass access
- Core workshop track
- Priority entry to bachata showcases
- Festival welcome pack
Limited spots
Full Experience
֏48,000
For dancers who want the fullest version of the YDF week, including premium sessions and smaller-group moments.
- Everything in the festival pass
- Small-group artist lab
- Reserved showcase seating area
- Host support for roadmap navigation
Final on-sale dates, payment links, and policy details will be confirmed closer to launch.
Stay in the loop
Ready to shape your Yerevan dance week?
Start with the lineup, review the roadmap, then pick the pass that matches how much bachata energy you want from day classes to sunrise sets.
Contact
hello@ydf-festival.exampleGroup requests, partner questions, and community inquiries can be handled manually before any checkout flow is introduced.
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