ISTANBUL IS CALLING YOU
13th ISTANBUL DANCE FESTIVAL, 19th - 25th March 2025, hılton ıstanbul bomontı34-floor hotel Hilton İstanbul Bomonti is across from Bomontiada, a hub of music, food, and art. The famous Nişantaşı shopping district, Taksim Square, Dolmabahçe Palace, Grand Bazaar, and Blue Mosque are near the hotel. Walk to the metro within 10 minutes. It also has a three-floor spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and rooftop dining. İstanbul’s biggest hotel with 14 therapy rooms, closed and open swimming pools and 500 square meter fitness hall, the spa extends to 3.300 square meters of space.
13th ISTANBUL DANCE FESTIVAL
The Istanbul Dance Festival, founded by Kemal Keskin in 2011, has rapidly grown into one of the world’s largest and most prestigious dance events. It brings together dancers and artists from all over the globe (6.000 social dancers from 120 Countries), making it a hub for dance enthusiasts. The upcoming 13th edition promises to continue this legacy, offering an unforgettable experience through workshops, performances, social dance events, concerts, and competitions.
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Event Schedule
19:00 – 00:00
Dance Workshops for All Levels
Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Tango etc.
20:00 – 05:00
Wednesday Welcome Party on 4 Halls (Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Milonga)
10:00 – 16:00
Half Day Old City Tour
Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome
10:00 – 00:00
Dance Workshops for All Levels
Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Tango, Afro_Dancehall etc.
14:00 – 19:00
Afternoon Socials on 3 Halls (Salsa – Bachata, Kizomba and Milonga)
22:00 – 23:00
Show Programme
22:00 – 07:00
Thursday Party on 4 Halls (Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Milonga)
10:00 – 16:00
Bosphorus & Golden Horn TourPierre Lotti, Ortaköy, Spicy Bazaar
10:00 – 00:00
Dance Workshops on 8 Halls for All Levels
Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Tango, Afro_Dancehall, Zumba, Hip Hop, High Heels etc.
14:00 – 19:00
Afternoon Socials on 3 Halls (Salsa – Bachata, Kizomba and Milonga)
21:00 – 07:00
Friday Party on 5 Halls (Salsa, Cuban Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Milonga)
21:30 – 23:30
Show Programme
00:00 – 00:30
Fredy Clan – Salsa Live Concert
00:30 – 01:15
Dama – Bachata Live Concert
01:15 – 02:00
Dani J – Bachata Live Concert
12:00 – 15:00
Maykel Fonts & Marco Ferrigno-Elite Cuban York/8 Hours (200€/8h)
15:00 – 17:00
Chiara Tofani – Mambo Fusion (150€/6h)
17:00 – 19:00
Ezgi Zaman Dance Project (150€/6h)
19:00 – 21:00
Santee Hernandez & Sasha Phillips – Partnerwork On1 Fusion/4 Hours (50€/4h)
10:00 – 00:00
Dance Workshops on 8 Halls for All Levels Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Tango, Afro_Dancehall, Zumba, Hip Hop, High Heels, Bellydance, Swing, Flamenco, Syrtaki, Zeybek etc.
10:00 – 16:30
Golden League Salsa-Bachata Competition
14:00 – 19:00
Afternoon Socials on 3 Halls (Salsa – Bachata, Kizomba and Milonga)
17:00 – 22:00
Jack & Jill Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba, Tango Competitions
17:00 – 19:00
Diğdem Zeyrek Zumba Master Class
20:00 – 22:00
Retro Party (Oldies & Goldies)
21:00 – 07:00
Saturday Gala Night and Parties on 6 Halls (Salsa, Cuban Salsa/Reggaeton, Bachata, Kizomba, Milonga, House/Club )
21:30 – 23:30
Show Programme
00:30 – 01:30
Pinto Picasso – Bachata – Live Concert
01:30 – 03:00
Jennifer Dias & Elji Beatzkilla – Kizomba Live Concert BOOTCAMPS
10:00 – 11:00
Santee Hernandez & Sasha Phillips – Partnerwork On1 Fusion/4 Hours (60€/4h)
11:00 – 14:00
Maykel Fonts & Marco Ferrigno-Elite Cuban York (200€/8h)
14:00 – 16:00
Chiara Tofani – Mambo Fusion (150€/6h)
16:00 – 18:00
Ezgi Zaman Dance Project (150€/6h)
10:00 – 13:30
Golden League Salsa-Bachata Competition
10:00 – 00:00
Dance Workshops on 8 Halls for All Levels
Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Tango, Afro_Dancehall, Hip Hop, High Heels, Bellydance, Swing, Flamenco, Syrtaki, Zeybek etc.
14:00 – 19:00
Afternoon Socials on 3 Halls (Salsa – Bachata, Kizomba and Milonga)
18:00 – 22:00
Movida Bachata Solo Battles (Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Tango)
21:00 – 07:00
Sunday Party on 5 Halls (Salsa, Cuban Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Milonga)
21:30 – 23:30
Show Programme
00:00 – 00:30
Kiki Rubin – Bachata Live Concert
00:30 – 01:30
Kewin Cosmos – Bachata Live Concert
BOOTCAMPS
10:00 – 11:00
Santee Hernandez & Sasha Phillips – Partnerwork On1 Fusion Bootcamp (50€/4h)
12:00 – 14:00
Maykel Fonts & Marco Ferrigno-Elite Cuban York/8 Hours Bootcamp (200€/8h)
14:00 – 16:00
Chiara Tofani – Mambo Fusion/6 Hours Bootcamp (150€/6h)
16:00 – 18:00
Ezgi Zaman Dance Project (150€/6h)
11:00 – 18:00
PRINCESS ISLANDS TOUR/Price: 35€
11:00 – 18:00
DANCE WORKSHOPS (ALL LEVEL)
14:00 – 19:00
AFTERNOON SOCIALS ON 2 HALLS (SALSA-BACHATA AND KIZOMBA)
21:00 – 03:00
MONDAY PARTY ON 2 HALLS (SALSA-BACHATA AND KIZOMBA)
11:00 – 16:00
HALF DAY OLD CITY TOUR/Price: 40€ Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodome
14:00 – 19:00
AFTERNOON SOCIALS ON 2 HALLS (SALSA-BACHATA AND KIZOMBA)
21:00 – 03:00
TUESDAY PARTY ON 2 HALLS (SALSA-BACHATA AND KIZOMBA)
ISTANBUL IS CALLING YOU
13th Anniversary of Istanbul International Dance Festival (founded by Kemal Keskin in 2011), has rapidly grown into one of the world’s largest and most prestigious dance events that will take place between 19th - 25th March 2025 at Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel which is one of the biggest Hotel & Conference Center in Europe, located in the City Center (Şişli/Bomonti). It brings together dancers and artists from all over the globe, making it a hub for dance enthusiasts. The upcoming 13th edition promises to continue this legacy, offering an unforgettable experience through workshops, performances, social dance events, concerts, and competitions.