Event Program

Hardcore social dancing until 6AM

PRE-PARTY NYC EVENTS

NY SBKZ Congress 2027 official pre-party NYC events, January 25–28
Salsa pre-party event flyer
Bachata pre-party event flyer
Zouk pre-party event flyer

EVENT INFO

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Prepare for NY SBKZ Congress 2027: bring photo ID and ticket QR code; performer registration; passes on DancePlace; transfers until Jan 2, no refunds
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SCHEDULES

Coming soon

Registration Hours & Location

Registration is in the Grand Ballroom, 3rd floor, New York Hilton Midtown (1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019).

  • Friday, January 29, 2027: 10AM – 2AM
  • Saturday, January 30, 2027: 9AM – 2AM
  • Sunday, January 31, 2027: 9AM – 2AM

Registration closes at 2AM every day. If you have not registered and picked up your wristband before 2AM EST, you will not be allowed entry, regardless of payment status. Bring a photo ID and your ticket QR code (on your phone or printed). Lost or removed wristbands incur a full replacement fee. All passes must be purchased on DancePlace. Performers must register at least one hour before their tech time.

Important Deadlines

  • January 2, 2027: last day for ticket transfers ($30 fee). All sales are final; no refunds.
  • January 8, 2027: performer registration closes; last day to reserve the discounted hotel rate.
  • January 15, 2027: last day for performers to submit music (email NYSBKZCongress@gmail.com).
  • January 18, 2027: prices go to door pricing.
  • January 22, 2027: all promo and performer pass codes close.
  • January 28, 2027: 2028 early bird sales begin.

Official Pre-Party Events in NYC (January 25–28, 2027)

  • Monday, January 25: Latin Mondays at 5th & Mad, 7 E. 36th St., 5PM – 1AM
  • Tuesday, January 26: Zouk at Solas, 232 E. 9th St., 8PM – 12:30AM
  • Tuesday, January 26: Salsa & Bachata at The Rose, 160 W. 25th St., 8PM – 12:30AM
  • Wednesday, January 27: Salsa at Solas, 232 E. 9th St., 7PM – 1AM
  • Thursday, January 28: Kizomba Party at The Rose, 160 W. 25th St., 8PM – 11:30PM
  • Thursday, January 28: Official Zouk Pre-Party at the Senior Zouk Social, 412 8th Ave., 4th Fl., 8PM – 12AM ($12 entry)
  • Thursday, January 28: Official Bachata Pre-Party, Passion Thursdays at Solas Bar, 232 E. 9th St., 8PM – 1AM (bachata class at 8PM; 21+)
  • Thursday, January 28: Official Salsa Pre-Party at KTown Dance Studio, 38 W. 32nd St., #404, 9PM – 2AM, with DJ Mambu (9PM), DJ Sergio (10:30PM) and DJ Willy (12AM); $25 online, $30 at the door

Don’t wait too long…

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