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İstanbul ıs callıng you
Istanbul is calling you…. Come to the City of Sultans and dance with the Sultans of the Dance. 13th Anniversary of Istanbul International Dance Festival (IIDF), which is considered one of the most popular latin dance festivals around the world with thousands of social dancers from over 100 countries is set to be held between on 19th – 25th March 2025 at Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel which is located in the City Center, Sisli/Bomonti
Istanbul also known as the city of Sultans is waiting for you! It is a magnificent city with a rich history.
Historically, it was specifically referred to as Byzantium and Constantinople. Besides its historical
sites, you will find many wonderful modern-day conveniences and breathtaking views in this alluring
Turkish city.
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THE FESTIVAL
The Festival will kick off on the night of March 19th Wednesday with Welcome Party. During the festival, participants will have the opportunity to join variety of dance workshops, indoor & outdoor parties, enjoy the dance competitions, amazing shows and live concerts performed by outstanding world-renowned singers, artists, instructors and show groups from the USA, South America, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, UK, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Israel, UAE, Scandinavia and the Balkans.
Elji Beatzkilla
Live Concerts
Castle of Dance Taxi Team
KIZOMBA-AFRO
ARTISTS
Dance Fest
HIGHLIGHTS
*6.000+ Social Dancers from 120 Countries
*7 Days of Dance, Fun, Parties, Excursions
*Live Concerts
-21 March Friday: Fredy Clan (Cuba) – Salsa
-21 March Friday: Dani J, Dama (Spain) – Bachata
-22 March Saturday: Pinto Picasso (US) – Bachata
-22 March Saturday: Elif Beatzkilla and Jennifer Dias (Portugal) – Kizomba
-23 March Sunday: Kewin Cosmos (US) – Bachata
-21,22,23 March: Kiki Rubin (Bulgaria) – Bachata
-And Suprize Salsa Live Concerts
*20 Amazing Shows every night by the World renowned Dance Artists
*500+ Workshops in Variety Dance Styles for All Levels by International 500 Instructors(Beginner/Improver/Intermediate/Advance)
Styles: Salsa LA-NY- Cuban, Bachata, Kizomba, Tango, Swing, Kompa, Semba, Tarraxo, Tarraxinha, Zouk, Rumba, Afro, High Heels, Hip Hop, DanceHall, Zumba, Reggaeton, Lindy Hop,
Flamenco, Bollywood, Belly Dance, Syrtaki, Zeibekiko, Zeybek
*20 Hours of Salsa/Bachata/Kizomba Master Classes
*DJ Master Class by DJ Zay’X and DJ Nao
*Dance Competitions (World Salsa and Bachata Championship, Jack & Jill Bachata Contest, Stargate Shows/Show Competitions)
Juries for Salsa; Johnny Vazquez, Jhoana Palhua, Diago Camilo, Ernesto & Denisse, Marco Ferrigno, Maykel Fonts, Alien Ramirez
Juries for Bachata: Kike y Nahir, Pablo & Raquel, Ofir Ofri, Gaby Estefy, Alex Morel, Jhoana Palhua
*Choreo Bootcamps/Trainings/Battles
-Maykel Fonts & Marco Ferrigno-Elite Cuban York/8 Hours (200€)
-Chiara Tofani – Mambo Fusion/6 Hours (150€)
-Ezgi Zaman Dance Project/6 Hours (150€)
-Sasha Phillips – Santee Hernandez/Partner Work on 1 Fusion/4 Hours (60€)
*Bosphorus Latin Cruise Party
*Bosphorus and Two Continents Tours – Byzantine and Ottoman Relics (Hagia Sophia Museum, Blue
Mosque – Sultanahmet, Topkapı Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, Underground Cistern, Princess Islands,
Grand Bazaar, Turkish Bath)
*Festival Pre – Post Tours
(Ephesus-House of the Virgin Mary, Cappadocia-Hot Air Balloons-Undergrand Cities-Thermal Springs,
Pamukkale-White Cotton Castle, Troy-Trojan Horse, Pergamon Ancient Cities)