Get Ready… The Grande Finale is Almost Here!

DBF 2025 Event Guide

We’ve updated our Event Guide with the latest schedule changes and workshop lineup — so make sure to download the newest version and stay in the loop! 
 

📲 Keep checking back, as we’ll continue to update the guide with any last-minute changes. Follow us here on social media and visit our website regularly to get the latest details and make your DBF experience unforgettable.
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Workshop Schedule
 

Get ready to learn from top instructors from around the world! Our workshop schedule is packed with Bachata, Salsa, Zouk, and Cumbia classes designed for all levels. From musicality and styling to partner work and social dance skills, there’s something for everyone.

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Thursday - PreParty

🎉 Thursday Pre-Party Kickoff! 🎉

 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott 8440 Freeport Pkwy, Irving, TX 75063

Start the Grand Finale with 3 amazing workshops: Salsa with Juho (8 PM), Sensual Bachata with Juan Calderon (9 PM), and Korke & Alex teaching
Bachata Sensual (10 PM)! 

Afterwards, dance the night away with social dancing until 4 AM
(Main Ballroom - Latin Mix Party).
FREE Entrance with Full or Party Pass!

 Ticket Sales

At The Door

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Daily and Nightly Passes will be available for purchase at the door.
We accept Cash, Venmo, and Zelle for all payments.

🎉 DBF Theme Parties 🎉

​Friday – Stop Light Party
Green = Single & Ready,
Yellow = It’s Complicated,
Red = Taken.
Let your colors do the talking! 

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Saturday – Halloween Party 
Our 16th Annual Costume Contest
starts @ 1:30AM with $300 in cash prizes!
Show off your most creative look. 

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Sunday – DBF T-Shirt Night
Wear your favorite Dallas Bachata Festival T-shirt from years past  or grab this year’s Limited Edition at registration!

Create Your Own
Profile Frame!

Create your “I’m Attending” or “I’m Performing” profile frame and let everyone know you’ll be part of the 2025 Dallas Bachata Festival Grand Finale. It’s a fun way to support the event and spread the excitement.

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I'm Attending, I'm Performing, & We're Performing

FREE Shuttle from 
DFW Airport to
 DFW Marriott Hotel North
8440 Freeport Parkway, Irving,TX 75063

After landing, pick up any checked luggage at Baggage Claim.
Call DFW Marriott Airport North at
(972) 929-8800 and give your last name and baggage claim terminal
(ex: A16, C2).

Take the escalator to the lower level and wait under the Grey “Courtesy Van” sign. Shuttles may take up to 30-45 minutes — please wave to the driver so they know to stop.

Look for the black shuttle with red/white lettering that says Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott North (not South). The hotel is less than 1 mile from the airport.

Saturday Pool Party

☀️💦 Saturday Pool Party 💦☀️
Join us Saturday from 2 PM – 4 PM for the ultimate daytime vibes! Cool off by the pool while DJ Jose spins the best Bachata and Latin beats to keep you dancing under the sun.
"Weather permitting"

Saturday Grand Finale
Dance Showcase @9pm

 Join us at 9:00 PM for the Grand Finale Dance Showcase, where top dance companies from across the USA will light up the stage with electrifying performances in a variety of styles. From Bachata to Salsa, this is your chance to witness the best of the best in one spectacular evening.

🕘 Doors open at 8:45 PM—come early, grab your seat, and soak in the energy. ✨ One stage. One night. One grand finale. We can't wait to share it with you!

A-Zouk Weekend 

 Zouk A-Z Immersion – Now Featuring Levels 1 & 2! Whether you’re brand new to Zouk or ready to level up, this progressive 12-hour Zouk journey is for you.
Led by Renato, Tamara, and Joao from Dallas Zouk (along with special guest Jules Bertrand, who introduced Zouk to DBF over a decade ago), you’ll learn foundational technique, musicality, and connection.

This year, we’re proud to also offer a Level 2 track for dancers who attended last year or already have some Zouk experience. Come fall in love with the art of Zouk — one step at a time.
Click below to explore detailed descriptions of each workshop

FREE PARKING

Parking Instructions for All Guests

All guests parking onsite must register their vehicle’s license plate with T-Park. Any vehicle not registered with T-Park may be subject to a fine.

Day Guests should follow the instructions for Event/Daily Parking:

• Upon arrival, look for Pay to Park signs.

• Scan the QR code or text ‘D2’ to
  972-694-4243.

• You’ll receive a link to enter your name and license plate number, and proceed to pay any applicable parking fees.

• On the payment screen, there will be a space to enter a validation code.

Your event’s
validation code is:521466AF
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Your daily event parking rate: Complimentary for 2025 DBF

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